braincase

noun

Definition of braincasenext
as in skull

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Recent Examples of braincase The oral cavity became more compact, the jaw receded relative to the braincase and the angle between the oral cavity and the skull base became more acute. — Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026 Next, the team wants to use digital reconstruction methods to correct deformation on other parts of the skull, such as the braincase, to reveal insights about the brain size of Little Foot — and potentially unlock clues about the cognitive abilities of our early human ancestors. — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 7 Mar. 2026 But there is evidence of the first stages in the evolution of a trait that allows the beak to move independently of the braincase, as seen in modern birds. — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2025 Although only bits of her braincase were recovered, the fragments suggested a brain volume of 388 cubic centimeters. — Donald C. Johanson, Scientific American, 15 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for braincase
Recent Examples of Synonyms for braincase
  1. skull
  2. cranium
  3. noggin
  4. pate
  5. noddle
  6. poll
Noun
  • The fragment, which comes from the rear of the skull, had a distinctive combination of features that researchers linked to the megaraptorans.
    — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 15 Oct. 2026
  • A shot to her back and a bullet grazing her skull led to medical complications and her ultimate retirement from the Army.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of skull
Noun
  • The 39 partial remains that will return to Nagaland by the end of this year include a warrior’s cranium, a woman’s skull, and a young person’s jaw, among others.
    — Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 8 Sep. 2026
  • In August 1983, workers in Prescott found a human cranium, a collection of non-human bones and a time capsule, Othram said.
    — David Chiu, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of cranium
Noun
  • Coke may not have been involved, but clearly something went down, because Combs was taken to a local hospital early on October 10 with something wrong with his noggin.
    — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Whatever special kind of brain worms have established themselves in Elon Musk’s noggin appear to be spreading throughout his companies.
    — Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of noggin
Noun
  • The kitchen makes its own terrines, pates and pickles, among other pantry staples, which shine in dishes like mussels in tomato-miso escabeche and burrata with pistachio pistou and fermented honey.
    — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026
  • French research suggests that people with numerous, deep forehead wrinkles are more likely to die of heart disease than those with smooth frontal pates.
    — Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of pate
Noun
  • For a fun sweet-and-salty spin, swap the chow mein noddles for an equal amount of potato sticks.
    — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2025
  • The menu features noddle dishes and other traditional Chinese food items with a Midwest twist.
    — Jessica Rodriguez, Journal Sentinel, 20 June 2024
Definition of noddle
Noun
  • Several polls have shown the Texas contest competitive as Abbott seeks a fourth term in office.
    — Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 10 Oct. 2026
  • According to a poll commissioned by Le Figaro, some sixty-two per cent believe that the students’ actions are justified.
    — Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of poll

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“Braincase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/braincase. Accessed 16 Oct. 2026.

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