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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
But Groff is an actor who’s able to communicate hurt and humanity even through a carapace of ego and moral deficiency.
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Sara Holdren, Vulture, 16 June 2024
Younger crabs may not have the fuzzy claws, and it's recommended to look for a notch on their carapace, or shell, between their eyes and the four small spines on each side.
—Li Cohen, CBS News, 11 June 2024
And on top of that is this amazing sort of carapace of incredible glamour.
—Andrea Lavinthal, Peoplemag, 24 May 2024
Its impressive carapace alone can measure up to 12 inches across, with legs that can extend up to 12 feet from claw to claw.
—Anna Nordseth, Discover Magazine, 1 Mar. 2024
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Sara Holdren, Vulture, 16 June 2024
Younger crabs may not have the fuzzy claws, and it's recommended to look for a notch on their carapace, or shell, between their eyes and the four small spines on each side.
—Li Cohen, CBS News, 11 June 2024
And on top of that is this amazing sort of carapace of incredible glamour.
—Andrea Lavinthal, Peoplemag, 24 May 2024
Its impressive carapace alone can measure up to 12 inches across, with legs that can extend up to 12 feet from claw to claw.
—Anna Nordseth, Discover Magazine, 1 Mar. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for carapace
Noun
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The rest of the page displays a laundry list of what these shields involve.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
4 Mar. 2025
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When cops made their first attempt to get inside, Rivera shot at them, hitting an officer’s ballistic shield, police said.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Instead, Triple-A Nashville manager Rick Sweet brought the Brewers’ lineup to the plate with a shrug.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Mar. 2025
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All of it snatched off the plates with torn pieces of that beautiful, crepe-like bread.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
Orlando Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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At that distance, my three-inch magnum shell loaded with No. 4 shot should have killed him.—
Larry Dablemont,
Outdoor Life,
5 Mar. 2025
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The running back has made a comeback in the NFL, especially last season, with so many defenses leaning on two-high shells to prevent big plays.—
Brad Biggs,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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When recovered, the rifle was loaded with high-powered ammunition capable of piercing standard body armor and ready to fire, with the scope caps flipped open, the selector lever set to fire and a round chambered.—
Michael Dorgan,
Fox News,
28 Feb. 2025
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Their thick skin ensures that this precious juice is the fruit itself has a strong coat of armor to protect it during packing, shipping, and making the trip from the store to your kitchen.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Feb. 2025
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Unlike Olympic medals these days which are mostly made of silver with gold plating, these were smaller and made entirely of gold.—
Michael Casey,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Jan. 2025
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Each dish will be a fascinating journey through the art of plating: a unique approach that redefines the rules of mise en place, both visually and gastronomically, from breakfast to aperitif.—
Benedetta Rossi,
Architectural Digest,
20 Nov. 2024
Noun
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Meanwhile, the Chinese navy, which is the largest in the world by hull count, sent to sea all of its aircraft carriers that are in active service.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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Even with water gushing into the hull at a rate of 170 gallons a minute, the Miss Majestic's powerful Higgins pump should have prevented the disaster.—
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette,
arkansasonline.com,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Officers detained one person at the scene, and investigators found some bullet casings possibly connected to the shooting in the area, Steinbroner said.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Feb. 2025
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Built into the casing of the screen are two small speakers with an output of 3W per channel that’s useful for playing alerts but not strong enough to play music well.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Columbia River Knife & Tool (CRKT) has bravely taken one of its most unique folding knife designs and adapted it into a sleek, compact axe that packs safely without a sheath and flips into full-on chopping mode in milliseconds.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
27 Feb. 2025
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Amid the investigation, trace amounts of DNA found on a knife sheath at the scene of the 2022 murders in Moscow, Idaho, did not show up in law enforcement CODIS databases.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Carapace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carapace. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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