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Recent Examples of braincase
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.
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Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2025
Additional skeletal details, like the pattern of jaw articulation and the structure of the braincase, were also contradictory to its classification.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 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
The specimens in question do show features in common with adult T. rex — among them the forehead, snout and braincase, said Thomas Carr, a paleontologist at Carthage College who first made the case that Nanotyrannus represented young T. rex.
—Asher Elbein, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2024
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Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2025
Additional skeletal details, like the pattern of jaw articulation and the structure of the braincase, were also contradictory to its classification.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 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
The specimens in question do show features in common with adult T. rex — among them the forehead, snout and braincase, said Thomas Carr, a paleontologist at Carthage College who first made the case that Nanotyrannus represented young T. rex.
—Asher Elbein, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for braincase
Noun
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The family said the young boy suffered skull fractures on both sides of his head but has since been released from the hospital.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Officials later confirmed the skull was human, a police spokeswoman said.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
6 Apr. 2026
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But with only a partial cranium, there wasn’t much to go on.—
Cody Cottier,
Scientific American,
2 Jan. 2026
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The other two craniums were found in 1990.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
26 Dec. 2025
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The suave Hernández character Domingo appeared briefly but was conked on the noggin by White, who also achieved Five-Timers status, but as a musical guest.—
Omar L. Gallaga,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2026
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The front of the mouse arches down and spreads wide, suggesting the noggin of the snake it's named after.—
Zackery Cuevas,
PC Magazine,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Amidst the drunk, half-naked and lascivious troupe, Father Vincent O’Keeffe, in his dark black suit and pasty bald pate, strikes an incongruous figure.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Mar. 2026
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Crispy, golden bunuelos filled with mushroom pate.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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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
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The menu features noddle dishes and other traditional Chinese food items with a Midwest twist.—
Jessica Rodriguez,
Journal Sentinel,
20 June 2024
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Their statewide poll from March 20-25 includes responses from a bipartisan group of 613 likely Colorado voters for the 2026 election.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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At the same time, most Americans -- 56% -- disapprove of the way the Supreme Court is handling its job, compared with 44% who approve, the Marquette poll found.—
Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Braincase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/braincase. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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