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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
Mark Eller, Outside Online, 15 Nov. 2024
The bribes, according to the indictment, were laundered through shell companies owned by Imelda Cuellar.
—John C. Moritz, USA TODAY, 6 Nov. 2024
Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2024
Renna Renna Brown-Taher has expanded on her original inspiration of coffee bean shells to a broader, more all-encompassing brand.
—Daisy Shaw-Ellis, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2024
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Noun
And in extreme cold, these versatile gloves performed nicely as liners inside a heavier mitt or weatherproof shell.
—Mark Eller, Outside Online, 15 Nov. 2024
The bribes, according to the indictment, were laundered through shell companies owned by Imelda Cuellar.
—John C. Moritz, USA TODAY, 6 Nov. 2024
Verb
Hezbollah has been shelling Israel for a year in solidarity with the Palestinians in Gaza, who’ve been under Israeli attack.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2024
Renna Renna Brown-Taher has expanded on her original inspiration of coffee bean shells to a broader, more all-encompassing brand.
—Daisy Shaw-Ellis, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shell
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Lopez wore the brand’s long-sleeve brown crêpe midi dress, featuring a sheath silhouette, crewneck and padded shoulders.Charlie Carballo, WWD, 1 Nov. 2024
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The top featured an interlacing satin design, while the black taffeta skirt followed a sheath silhouette.Chiara Kim, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024
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After thawing, the structure is often broken, leading to a separated or less elastic consistency.Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2024
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Embracing Innovative Strategies Furthermore, family offices are moving beyond traditional strategies, pursuing co-investments and bespoke financing structures to better align with their long-term goals.Rami Harajli, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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She’s had hers for years, and the hard shell exterior, zippers, and wheels have held up surprisingly well.Kristin Canning, SELF, 26 Nov. 2024
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With a studded hardware exterior, satin lining, tasseled drawstring closure, and priced at only $125, this clutch purse exudes glitz and glam.Emma Sandler, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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Gently roll/tap the eggs to release the shell and peel 5.Ashia Aubourg, Outside Online, 8 Nov. 2024
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Surrounded by his arsenal of keyboards, the 74-year-old peeled back the years with strong vocal performances.Brian McCollum, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
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Meanwhile, Israeli planes have made frequent sorties over Syria and even bombed Houthi infrastructure in Yemen, more than 1,000 miles away.Shalom Lipner, Foreign Affairs, 25 Nov. 2024
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Bowen Yang is looking back on bombing his first Saturday Night Live screen test after an interaction with Lorne Michaels.Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Nov. 2024
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Police found casings from multiple different guns at the scene, the complaint states.Chris Ramirez, Journal Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2024
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Castro said two other officers were standing in the street searching for shell casings when gunfire erupted.Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 28 Oct. 2024
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The memorandum of understanding not only cancels the one-day strike, but also creates a framework for UMMAP 6730 and U-M Health's negotiating teams to reach a tentative agreement within the next two weeks.Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
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From underdeveloped supply chains and limited access to funding to inconsistent regulatory frameworks, these challenges often stifle the growth of local designers.Stephan Rabimov, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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And lastly clean surfaces regularly to prevent odor buildup.Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Topographic features on Earth’s surface, such as mountains and deep-sea trenches, also distort its shape slightly.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 15 Nov. 2024
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“Shell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shell. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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