as in shield
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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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Whereas preservatives carry the heavy burden of acting as a shield between our food and the microbial or oxidative forces that try to corrupt it, flavors exist purely for our entertainment.—
Ali Bouzari,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Mar. 2025
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The formula is infused with Japanese Green Tea and Aloe Vera to soften, hydrate and smooth your skin while acting as an invisible shield to prevent melting, fading and creasing.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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One major demand on HR leaders’ plate that wasn’t as present five years ago is responding to advancements in AI, and their implications for the workforce, Patscot said.—
HR Brew,
Fortune,
31 Mar. 2025
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Between creating their product or service, acquiring customers and hiring necessary staff, startup business owners have a lot on their plates.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Although his original estimate of $10,000 was accurate for the shell of the house, the interior has cost another $10,000.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2025
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At Littlejohn’s side, Hood makes the sign of the cross over and over again, until the other man is just a shell.—
Brenna Ehrlich,
Rolling Stone,
29 Mar. 2025
Noun
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For example, upgrading the forge lets players improve weapons and armor, while upgrading the dojo trains allies to learn new skills in order to help Naoe and Yasuke prepare for the threats that lie ahead.—
George Yang,
Rolling Stone,
18 Mar. 2025
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Sure, the misguided invention is another ding to Jesse’s ego, but that armor is all but impenetrable by now, as is his status as leader of the family’s (hugely profitable) church.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
9 Mar. 2025
Noun
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TikTok Is Now Delivering Viral Dishes like Baked Feta Pasta Nationwide (Exclusive) While the plating process clearly takes time, the food prep process adds to it because Mohmedi makes all of her recipes from scratch.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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Best for Dual Stimulation: Unbound Nipple & Clit Clamp Courtesy of brand Unbound Nipple & Clit Clamp $35 Unbound Type: Nipple/clit clamps Material: Brass, 24K-gold plating Waterproof: Yes Feeling adventurous?—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Beijing has the largest navy in the world by hull count, including two aircraft carriers in service.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
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The sight of the team’s F50 capsized on Sydney Harbour, the crew in the hull, waiting to be rescued, summed up a miserable low point in their SailGP season.—
Andrew Rice,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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He’d been shot in the face with a revolver that left no shell casings.—
Brittny Mejia,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2025
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But with a significant price drop, all of the pros like the handsome metal casing, decent battery life, and easy-to-see, sharp matte display take on more value.—
Jade Chung-Lee,
PCMAG,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Remove the leaves and sheaths, place the samples in a paper bag, and immediately send the samples to a laboratory for CSNT testing.—
Dr. Haiying Tao,
Hartford Courant,
8 Feb. 2025
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Investigators identified him as a suspect, in part, after comparing the DNA profile on the knife sheath to those filed in consumer databases and building a family tree.—
Mike Baker,
New York Times,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Carapace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carapace. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.
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