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Recent Examples of exoskeleton
For years, however, the face of the gigantic crawler eluded scientists—Arthropleura fossils discovered since the 1800s were often only remnants of headless exoskeletons left behind during molting.
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Olatunji Osho-Williams, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Oct. 2024
Their exoskeletons turned up later, crisp-fried atop a meat dish.
—Ann Abel, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024
When ground bees come into contact with diatomaceous earth, the microscopic, sharp particles within the powder abrade their exoskeletons, leading to dehydration and death.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Sep. 2024
The exoskeleton of Starlink satellites surrounding Earth, invisible from the ground, will feel almost palpable, shifting with the whims of the richest person in the world, who controls it all.
—Marina Koren, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2024
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Olatunji Osho-Williams, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Oct. 2024
Their exoskeletons turned up later, crisp-fried atop a meat dish.
—Ann Abel, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024
When ground bees come into contact with diatomaceous earth, the microscopic, sharp particles within the powder abrade their exoskeletons, leading to dehydration and death.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Sep. 2024
The exoskeleton of Starlink satellites surrounding Earth, invisible from the ground, will feel almost palpable, shifting with the whims of the richest person in the world, who controls it all.
—Marina Koren, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exoskeleton
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The armor is part of Taiwan's broader efforts to strengthen its defenses amid increasing military aggression from China.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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Some warriors were knights clad in armor with oversized swords, hammers and shields.Desirae Sin, Hartford Courant, 19 Dec. 2024
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The lobster carapaces infuse a briny, umami-rich flavor into the stock.Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 4 Nov. 2024
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The floors were dark, shining slate; the ceilings were 25 feet tall; the furniture was precious and uncomfortable and looked to my child’s eye like the carapaces of huge insects frozen in place.Lauren Groff, The Atlantic, 28 Sep. 2024
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Building this way addresses a number of challenges from sustainability, workforce and housing shortages, and construction productivity.Phil Kirschner, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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In the Inland Empire, values should climb 2.7% Though prices may keep rising, if incomes climb as well and mortgage rates fall, the housing market could become more affordable to people looking to break in.Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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Heavenly aromas of ripe black fruits, pencil lead, mocha, and cigar box draw you in to the glass for ethereal flavors of cassis and black raspberry enveloped in a sheath of velvety tannins.Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2024
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Miranda, however, wears a sheath of strident red skin-tight sequins, with a crimson damask coat arranged just so over her shoulders.Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
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As a precautionary measure, a protective wall was constructed parallel to the ship's hull using thousands of 50-kilogram (110-pound) bags filled with sand.Newsweek, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
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The wreck is mostly covered by coral, but Castro and other divers have been able to excavate timbers from the ship’s hull and frame by digging trenches.Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Dec. 2024
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In contrast, oysters sequester carbon in the process of constructing their shells; the carbon footprint of a pound of oysters is an outstanding 97% lower than that of shrimp.Erik Kobayashi-Solomon, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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The Kemble Interiors designers turned workout rooms into fanciful event spaces and had West Palm Beach artist Christa Wilm cover a floor-to-ceiling fireplace in a colorful collage of shells.Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2024
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Nguyen, who suffered two head wounds, was found with a handgun on his right thigh, records show, and several bullet casings were also found in the apartment.Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
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In one room, small, round casings litter the floor.Greg Myre, NPR, 19 Dec. 2024
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This births a protostar that continues to gather matter from its prenatal cocoon of gas and dust.Robert Lea, Space.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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Soothing is packed with 15 vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants (shout out to chamomile flower and Indian gooseberry) to cocoon skin for long-lasting hydration.Deanna Pai, Allure, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Exoskeleton.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exoskeleton. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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