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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
Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 31 Dec. 2024
But, of course, don’t stress if a few drops of oil or a couple egg shell slivers make it down the drain.
—Julia Mitchem, Architectural Digest, 30 Dec. 2024
Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 24 Nov. 2024
Saed Nabhan, Khaled’s nephew, told CNN on Monday that there was tank shelling in their neighborhood.
—Abeer Salman, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
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Noun
The show featured 23,000 individual pyrotechnic shots and more than 13,000 aerial shells.
—Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 31 Dec. 2024
But, of course, don’t stress if a few drops of oil or a couple egg shell slivers make it down the drain.
—Julia Mitchem, Architectural Digest, 30 Dec. 2024
Verb
One Lebanese army soldier was killed, and 18 others were wounded after Israel shelled a checkpoint in the Middle Eastern country.
—Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 24 Nov. 2024
Saed Nabhan, Khaled’s nephew, told CNN on Monday that there was tank shelling in their neighborhood.
—Abeer Salman, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shell
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Investigators found a tan leather knife sheath on Mogen's bed.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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Erivo wore a sheath silhouette backless halter gown with a deep v-neckline accentuated by the gown's bright white lapels.Charna Flam, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
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The 10 Babe's locations occupy older buildings—former firehouses, warehouses, barn-style structures.Carolanne Griffith Roberts, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025
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Architect Kengo Kuma has designed a structure that blends seamlessly into its leafy surroundings, thanks in part to the use of Cypress wood and other natural materials, as well as traditional Japanese building methods.Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 5 Jan. 2025
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Keeping it uncovered helps achieve a nice exterior.Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2025
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The grand tourer had a lot to live up to but had little trouble doing so thanks to its sleek exterior and potent Colombo V-12.Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 6 Jan. 2025
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Throughout the interior of the villa, guests can expect minimalist design with thoughtful historic touches — keep your eyes peeled for original details like wood floors, exposed beams, and doors.Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2025
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The report also called for repairs of peeling and cracking floor surface coating, which prevents them from being cleaned properly.Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 6 Jan. 2025
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With Biden now down to his final two weeks, there are no active discussions about bombing Iran.Barak Ravid, Axios, 6 Jan. 2025
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After last year’s host, Jo Koy, memorably bombed, the emcee this year, Nikki Glaser, could hardly do worse.Stephanie Goodman, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
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Twenty-eight shell casings were found in and around the car after the shooting, according to court documents.Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 11 Jan. 2025
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Over the centuries, the decomposing bodies left cavities inside the hardened mineral casings.Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Jan. 2025
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If your business operates in industries that have strict data rules and regulations, such as finance and healthcare, SASE can work within a zero-trust framework, which assumes that no user or device should be trusted by default.Maxwell Alles, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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Although they can be pruned into any shape, Wood recommends that pruning is kept within the framework of the plant.Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2025
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Gardeners should avoid applying surface soil amendments immediately before heavy rainfall.Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 10 Jan. 2025
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Slap Shot by Savannah Rose Upon spotting an unknown newcomer in its habitat, a North American beaver will lift its tail and bring it cracking down onto the surface of a pond, emitting a dull slapping noise that warns its family of the possible danger nearby.Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Shell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shell. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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