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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
Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 18 Aug. 2025
Its durable shell can stand up to Florida downpours, and the 360-degree spinner wheels make navigating even MCO’s iconic carpet a breeze.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2025
Kathleen Magramo, CNN Money, 16 July 2025
The initial salvos were followed by what Thailand described as airstrikes on military targets in Cambodia, as Bangkok accused Phnom Penh of shelling and killing civilians.
—Britt Clennett, ABC News, 28 July 2025
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Noun
This shell is a bit longer, about 2.4 inches long, but found in the same general area as the brightband mussel, according to the study.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 18 Aug. 2025
Its durable shell can stand up to Florida downpours, and the 360-degree spinner wheels make navigating even MCO’s iconic carpet a breeze.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2025
Verb
Three deaths were recorded in Ukraine – one from shelling in the Sumy region and two in Kharkiv – over the previous 24 hours, with 38 people wounded, according to officials.
—Kathleen Magramo, CNN Money, 16 July 2025
The initial salvos were followed by what Thailand described as airstrikes on military targets in Cambodia, as Bangkok accused Phnom Penh of shelling and killing civilians.
—Britt Clennett, ABC News, 28 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shell
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Remick was also one of the officers behind the fatal Feb. 4 shooting of 51-year-old Jose Mendez Rios, who officers said charged at them with what appeared to be a knife but was ultimately found to be a sheath.—
Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
21 Aug. 2025
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Payne, during his review of the scene, found a leather knife sheath next to Mogen’s body in her room on the third floor of the home.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
30 July 2025
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By using standard resume headings, maintaining consistent structure and formatting throughout, and using spelling or grammar checkers to ensure that content is written correctly, applicants tend to stand out to AI.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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If armadillos have created burrows under structures, Indiana DNR recommends illuminating the burrow or placing a radio near the entrance to help drive them away.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
22 Aug. 2025
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The rugged exterior is designed for the outdoors, featuring a wireless charging pad, dual flashlights, and a compass clip for added utility in the backcountry.—
Becca Blond,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Aug. 2025
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The fire originated in trash in the exterior of the building before spreading through a window and into a first-floor apartment unit.—
Leo Bertucci,
Louisville Courier Journal,
24 Aug. 2025
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In 1996, Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy and John F. Kennedy Jr. got married outside a peeling white log cabin chapel on Cumberland Island, Georgia.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
14 Aug. 2025
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To make peeling easier, lightly crack the eggs as soon as they are done and shock them in an ice bath for 10 minutes.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
14 Aug. 2025
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Russia's insistence on a peace agreement rather than a ceasefire appears to be a strategic maneuver designed to prolong hostilities and allow Russia to continue bombing Ukrainian cities.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Aug. 2025
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Its time at Sony wasn’t very fruitful; Biblical comedy The Book of Clarence bombed, as did the action comedy The Machine.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Aug. 2025
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Officers at the scene recovered at least 40 shell casings, including at least two types of rifle rounds.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025
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Police officers also recovered two Spear .380 shell casings at the scene that are believed to be from the gun Richard fired.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
14 Aug. 2025
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This framework is vital for the future of Gaza, which together with the West Bank will form the Palestinian State, particularly for Gaza's post-war reconstruction and humanitarian recovery, and the release of hostages.—
Ami Ayalon,
Time,
18 Aug. 2025
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The entity tasked with building the legal framework — Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) — is pushing on multiple fronts.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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This proliferation of machine identities creates massive attack surfaces.—
TK Keanini,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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These tumors are firm, white, and moist on the surface, Aguirre says, and generally persist for up to 150 days—and then disappear.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Shell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shell. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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