as in sheaths
something that encloses another thing especially to protect it
the coffin was placed in a cement hull
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Recent Examples of hulls
David Szondy
april 20, New Atlas, 20 Apr. 2026
The structure features a multi-layer, marine-grade finish, similar to that found on boat hulls.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2026
From there, a renovation inspired by hulls, portholes, and other nifty ship mechanics unfolded, full speed ahead.
—Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 4 Apr. 2026
With massive, deep-V hulls and ballast systems that add thousands of pounds, these boats are designed to displace large amounts of water and generate huge waves for wakeboarders and wakesurfers.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 2 Apr. 2026
An armada of steely clouds with coal-black hulls was scudding between the rims, while a wash of pale pigments played across the canyon walls in a way that was entirely unfamiliar to me.
—New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
These Avenger-class minesweepers had wooden hulls covered in fiberglass that helped prevent Iranian magnetic mines attaching to their hulls.
—Luis Martinez, ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
Schoolchildren play around rusted hulls of fishing boats moored in the desert—quiet memorials to what’s been lost.
—Michael Snyder, Saveur, 11 Mar. 2026
Insurance coverage will initially focus on protecting cargo and the vessels’ hulls and machinery.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 9 Mar. 2026
Noun
The days when a seafaring nation could rely on a blue-water fleet of major combat ships numbering less than one or two hundred hulls is over.
—David Szondy
april 20, New Atlas, 20 Apr. 2026
The structure features a multi-layer, marine-grade finish, similar to that found on boat hulls.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2026
From there, a renovation inspired by hulls, portholes, and other nifty ship mechanics unfolded, full speed ahead.
—Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 4 Apr. 2026
With massive, deep-V hulls and ballast systems that add thousands of pounds, these boats are designed to displace large amounts of water and generate huge waves for wakeboarders and wakesurfers.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 2 Apr. 2026
An armada of steely clouds with coal-black hulls was scudding between the rims, while a wash of pale pigments played across the canyon walls in a way that was entirely unfamiliar to me.
—New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
These Avenger-class minesweepers had wooden hulls covered in fiberglass that helped prevent Iranian magnetic mines attaching to their hulls.
—Luis Martinez, ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
Schoolchildren play around rusted hulls of fishing boats moored in the desert—quiet memorials to what’s been lost.
—Michael Snyder, Saveur, 11 Mar. 2026
Insurance coverage will initially focus on protecting cargo and the vessels’ hulls and machinery.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hulls
Noun
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Opt for bigger hanging bulbs, discrete flickers, or even hanging sheaths.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2026
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The payload was designed to test a hypersonic navigation system capable of accurately identifying spacecraft position, even when communications are blocked by intense plasma sheaths during hypersonic flight.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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As the ball comes in, two players move towards either post and another is positioned at or peels away to the penalty spot, with the ensuing chaos providing opportunities to score.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Lemon peels speed up decomposition in your compost bin.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Deputies searched the beach and found blood, two pairs of shoes, a Glock handgun and shell casings, according to an arrest affidavit police provided to the Daily News.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
7 May 2026
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Police found evidence of gunfire at the scene, including several shell casings in the road.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
6 May 2026
Verb
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During the drive, a tank shells the car, killing most of the occupants.—
E. Alex Jung,
Vulture,
11 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Once the doors open, the video shows, at least a dozen young people, many of them wearing face coverings or ski masks, storm into the building and run into different rooms inside.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
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The state has passed numerous laws regarding enforcement — including a ban on agents wearing face coverings that was blocked by a federal judge earlier this year.—
Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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These e-liquid pods are used with a device that is also made by the company.—
Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
6 May 2026
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Where a spa weekend once meant a massage and a green smoothie, today’s high-end retreats deploy blood panels, cryotherapy pods and medical doctors to deliver measurable results — and charge accordingly.—
Lauren Schuster,
Kansas City Star,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Much like a dog that barks at every little noise and passerby, my skin is reactive.—
Devon Abelman,
Allure,
24 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, the same neighbor’s dog barks at all hours, day and night, and a large shoe rack sits outside her door — an eyesore and a fire code violation.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The sturdy plastic housings resist fading and cracking and are brown in color to blend with most outdoor surfaces.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2026
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Traditional outdoor TVs, with thick bezels and industrial housings, often disrupt that balance, becoming visual anchors rather than complements.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Hulls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hulls. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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