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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
The lobster carapaces infuse a briny, umami-rich flavor into the stock.
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Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 4 Nov. 2024
The floors were dark, shining slate; the ceilings were 25 feet tall; the furniture was precious and uncomfortable and looked to my child’s eye like the carapaces of huge insects frozen in place.
—Lauren Groff, The Atlantic, 28 Sep. 2024
But Groff is an actor who’s able to communicate hurt and humanity even through a carapace of ego and moral deficiency.
—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
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Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 4 Nov. 2024
The floors were dark, shining slate; the ceilings were 25 feet tall; the furniture was precious and uncomfortable and looked to my child’s eye like the carapaces of huge insects frozen in place.
—Lauren Groff, The Atlantic, 28 Sep. 2024
But Groff is an actor who’s able to communicate hurt and humanity even through a carapace of ego and moral deficiency.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for carapace
Noun
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Clad in tactical gear and wielding riot shields and military-style rifles, federal agents lobbed non-lethal munitions, including rubber bullets, tear gas and flash-bang grenades, to disperse crowds.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
10 June 2025
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President Donald Trump's new Golden Dome missile defense shield for the U.S., designed to protect against next-generation, long-range weapons, is modeled on the Iron Dome.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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This was more like a caterpillar body with odd patterns on its plates and a snapping turtle mouth.—
Bill Desowitz,
IndieWire,
9 June 2025
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Reyes had just 28 plate appearances entering Saturday’s game and has graded out negatively offensively and defensively in a small sample.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
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What To Do Visitors can go full-moon kayaking, explore a 2000-year-old ancient Calusa shell mound, or cruise to secluded islands like Cabbage Key for Gulf shrimp and slow, old-Florida life.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
8 June 2025
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Dilly Dally, like other turtles treated and re-released by the LMC, will be tracked via satellite attached to her shell to chart her movements and monitor her re-acclimation to living in the wild.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
6 June 2025
Noun
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And the streets of Washington were not built to have tonnes of heavy armor rolling over them.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Tolbert then allegedly fired multiple shots, striking the officer four times — in the left leg, left arm, the chest of his body armor and the shoulder.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2025
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Customer Needs Versus System Architecture CPOs and CTOs can be like two chefs arguing over a recipe—one focuses on plating (customer-facing features), while the other prioritizes the kitchen equipment (tech).—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
6 May 2025
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Plus, it’s made from durable brass that’s covered in 14-carat gold plating that’s hypoallergenic, waterproof, and tarnish-resistant, according to the brand.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency said experts will closely examine the ship's hull before beginning the next phase of restoration, which will take place at a dry dock at the neighboring port of Rajin and is expected to last seven to 10 days.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 June 2025
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Analysts thought the stresses placed on the hull and keel during such an accident could have potentially led to its scrapping.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
6 June 2025
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During their investigation, police found six 10mm shell casings at the scene.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2025
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While the casing is mostly reinforced plastic, the screen surround is titanium.—
Andrew Williams,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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To further the house’s connection to nature, Wright used flagstone flooring inside and out and employed large sheaths of glass windows for visual continuity.—
Elizabeth Fazzare,
Architectural Digest,
15 May 2025
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The case is likely to hinge on DNA evidence from a knife sheath, under a victim’s fingernails and in bloodstains.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
15 May 2025
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“Carapace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carapace. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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