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a hard shell on the back of some animals (such as turtles or crabs)
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Recent Examples of carapace
There were two carapaces, and one of them had little stones that would just sort of dance on the top of his head — because truly, those were the only moving parts.
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Emma Forgione,
Vulture,
31 Mar. 2026
The exterior, a carapace with a deep brown hue, is flecked in black sesame seeds and scraggly around the edges.
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Chronicle Staff,
San Francisco Chronicle,
22 Dec. 2025
Stick with the shell not just for a more affordable option but because the outer carapace contains lots of flavors and can be used to create a fish broth.
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Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
22 Dec. 2025
Also in the Tuamotus, on the atoll of Tikehau, divers head out to Tuheiava Pass with Tikehau Diving for regular sightings of mantas at a cleaning station (pinnacles that draw large fish to have their gills, teeth, and carapaces cleaned by smaller ones).
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Terry Ward,
AFAR Media,
11 Sep. 2025
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Emma Forgione,
Vulture,
31 Mar. 2026
The exterior, a carapace with a deep brown hue, is flecked in black sesame seeds and scraggly around the edges.
—
Chronicle Staff,
San Francisco Chronicle,
22 Dec. 2025
Stick with the shell not just for a more affordable option but because the outer carapace contains lots of flavors and can be used to create a fish broth.
—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
22 Dec. 2025
Also in the Tuamotus, on the atoll of Tikehau, divers head out to Tuheiava Pass with Tikehau Diving for regular sightings of mantas at a cleaning station (pinnacles that draw large fish to have their gills, teeth, and carapaces cleaned by smaller ones).
—
Terry Ward,
AFAR Media,
11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for carapace
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Reflective, multilayer shields will block the most heat, and ones with a thicker foam core will work much better than thin ones.
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The federal program, established by Congress in 1990, shields immigrants from countries in turmoil from deportation.
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The Diamondbacks grabbed an early lead on what should have been an out at the plate.
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Sox right fielder Braden Montgomery prevented more damage with his solid throw to the plate.
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Investigators recovered shell casings and two handguns from the residence, according to court documents.
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Inside one of those flip-top coolers, raw shell eggs measured 59 degrees, 18 degrees above maximum for proper food safety.
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At least 11 people dressed in black arrived at the facility late on Independence Day, including some wearing body armor and carrying firearms, the indictment reads.
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In it, a preteen discovers a suit of armor made out of boxes and embarks on a quest through massive cardboard castles on a theater stage.
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These are formulated to restore chrome’s mirrorlike finish without tarnishing or damaging the plating.
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The plating of the dishes is gorgeous, utilizing the brightly colored edible flowers sourced nearby.
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Bottom cleaners use lances to scrape biofoul off hulls.
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Welded into the hull, a 1949 Dutch coin honoring the 50th anniversary of the Marshall Plan, along with a newspaper, act as markers to symbolize both Dutch and American identity.
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Police recovered at least 40 shell casings at the scene of the attack.
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To do so, look for insect droppings, casings, eggs, or the pests themselves.
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Bold aromas of black cherry, espresso bean, and nutmeg give way to sublime flavors of cassis, charcuterie, and freshly ground nutmeg wrapped in a sheath of feathery tannins.
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More recently, a forensic scientist and criminologist hired by Kohberger's defense team named Brent Turvey has raised concerns about the chain of custody of the prosecution's main piece of evidence, a Ka-Bar knife sheath with Kohberger's DNA on it recovered next to Mogen and Goncalves.
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“Carapace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carapace. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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