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as in sheath
something that encloses another thing especially to protect it
eating oysters straight out of their shells
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as in structure
the arrangement of parts that gives something its basic form
workers at the shipyard have thus far erected the shell of the ship
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as in exterior
an outer part or layer
the shell of the building is all glass, making it conspicuous on a street with mostly limestone facades
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Recent Examples of shell
Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 12 Dec. 2024
Three shell casings recovered outside the Midtown Manhattan hotel where Thompson was fatally shot match the gun allegedly found on Mangione when he was arrested, police announced Wednesday.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 12 Dec. 2024
Susie Blann and Joanna Kozlowska, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Nov. 2024
During that same time span, the Buffalo Bills shell two future mid-round selections to the Cleveland Browns for the services of another veteran wideout in Amari Cooper.
—Kambui Bomani, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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Noun
The 20-inch carry-on has a soft shell exterior to keep the suitcase's weight down and two inline skate wheels.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 12 Dec. 2024
Three shell casings recovered outside the Midtown Manhattan hotel where Thompson was fatally shot match the gun allegedly found on Mangione when he was arrested, police announced Wednesday.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 12 Dec. 2024
Verb
And at least five civilians, including a 17-year-old girl and 10-year-old boy, were injured by falling drone debris and shelling in Ukraine’s northeastern Kharkiv region Sunday, its Gov. Oleh Syniehubov and local prosecutors said.
—Susie Blann and Joanna Kozlowska, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Nov. 2024
During that same time span, the Buffalo Bills shell two future mid-round selections to the Cleveland Browns for the services of another veteran wideout in Amari Cooper.
—Kambui Bomani, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shell
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Lopez wore the brand’s long-sleeve brown crêpe midi dress, featuring a sheath silhouette, crewneck and padded shoulders.Charlie Carballo, WWD, 1 Nov. 2024
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The top featured an interlacing satin design, while the black taffeta skirt followed a sheath silhouette.Chiara Kim, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024
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This makes the nation’s opportunity structure more pluralistic, allowing individuals to pursue opportunity through many avenues linked to labor-market demands.Bruno V. Manno, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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In archaeology, it can be used to non-invasively examine the internal structures of artifacts and remains without damaging them.Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Its restoration involved repairing holes in its metal exterior and giving it a new coat of paint, plus the installation of a small storage box outside.Adam Williams, New Atlas, 9 Dec. 2024
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In vivid detail, Boyle describes the sights and sensations that a person setting foot on the moon’s dusty exterior would experience, thereby bringing the moon closer to readers than ever before.Joe Spring, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Dec. 2024
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Once the spiced syrup has been off heat for about five to 10 minutes, peel six lemons and add the peels to spiced syrup, then stir briefly.Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 9 Dec. 2024
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Just peel and cube them, put them in your slow cooker along with brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, and other ingredients.Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
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The Syrian civil war, up to last week, was the tedious winnowing process in which the Assad government bombed, killed, and terrorized Syrians into either fleeing the country or submitting to him.Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Russian forces are bombing the steel smelters regularly.Michael Robinson Chávez, NPR, 7 Dec. 2024
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Shell casings found at the site of Thompson's killing were also forensically matched to the ghost gun that Mangione was allegedly carrying on Monday, according to police.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Those were the words written on bullet casings found at the scene of Thompson's shooting, authorities said.Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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By using frameworks like STEEPV and focusing on emerging trends, family offices can be better prepared for the challenges and turn opportunities into transformative growth.Francois Botha, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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The printer involves a movable framework with a printhead attached to a rig that moves across a ground layer.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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Leaf miners tunnel inside leaves between the upper and lower surfaces.Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2024
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Premium materials like Nappa leather, Alcantara and carbon fiber adorn the surfaces and furnishings.New Atlas, New Atlas, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Shell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shell. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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