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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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The temporary structure is due to remain in place for two years, evolving with the seasons and collections designed by Maria Grazia Chiuri and Kim Jones, creative directors of womenswear and menswear, respectively.Joelle Diderich, WWD, 22 Nov. 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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The film crew spent two months location scouting to find both the right exterior for the radio station and the best hallways, which proved difficult given how modern many of Czech Republic’s streets look today.Matt Minton, Variety, 26 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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Fans should keep their eyes peeled for the Glenfinnan viaduct, the 21-arched overpass seen in the film.Diana Pearl, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
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Black Friday is one of the best days of the year to score deals on nearly every type of item, but many Americans have their eyes peeled for specific streaming savings.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 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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Place the jack plug on the front casing and make sure the charging cable is secured behind the front casing.Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 27 Nov. 2024
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The Texas Department of Public Safety crime lab confirmed the bullet found in her body and the shell casing found by Robinson police were both fired by the handgun in Daigneault's possession, the DA's office said.Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 12 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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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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Fine layers of latex were then sprayed onto the surfaces and removed a few days later, taking dirt away with them from the stones’ pores, nooks and crevices.Thomas Adamson and John Leicester, Los Angeles Times, 29 Nov. 2024
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In 2024, many of them have battery power strong enough to run up to an hour uninterrupted and have suction capable of cleaning any room and any surface, without the inconvenience of a cord.Sarah Madaus, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
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“Shell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shell. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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