1
as in sheaths
something that encloses another thing especially to protect it
eating oysters straight out of their shells
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2
as in structures
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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3
as in exteriors
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 shells
ABC News,
28 June 2026
The recreational use of bigger display fireworks, such as salutes that contain two grains – 130 milligrams – of explosive materials and professional-grade aerial shells with more than 60 grams of pyrotechnic compositions isn't allowed.
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Finch Walker,
USA Today,
27 June 2026
For cherry pits with hard shells, soaking can soften them, enabling roots to emerge more easily.
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Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
27 June 2026
Choose small shells with smooth edges that will fit inside your ice mold.
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Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 June 2026
The 50th edition of the nation’s largest Independence Day celebration will feature 85,000 fireworks shells in 30 colors launched from six barges, plus a new laser show from the Brooklyn Bridge.
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Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
26 June 2026
Organizers say the display will feature three times as many fireworks shells as in previous years, creating the largest Stars and Stripes show to date over the Liberty Memorial Tower.
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J.m. Banks
june 26,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
Island Way Sorbet Island Way Sorbet has become a fan favorite thanks to its frozen fruit sorbet served inside real fruit shells.
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Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
Clam shells target your gluteus medius and minimus for improved knee stability.
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Jakob Roze,
Health,
18 June 2026
E. Alex Jung,
Vulture,
11 Dec. 2025
Noun
At one point in March, Syria accused Hezbollah of launching artillery shells across the border toward Syrian army positions, which Hezbollah denied.
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ABC News,
28 June 2026
The recreational use of bigger display fireworks, such as salutes that contain two grains – 130 milligrams – of explosive materials and professional-grade aerial shells with more than 60 grams of pyrotechnic compositions isn't allowed.
—
Finch Walker,
USA Today,
27 June 2026
For cherry pits with hard shells, soaking can soften them, enabling roots to emerge more easily.
—
Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
27 June 2026
Choose small shells with smooth edges that will fit inside your ice mold.
—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 June 2026
The 50th edition of the nation’s largest Independence Day celebration will feature 85,000 fireworks shells in 30 colors launched from six barges, plus a new laser show from the Brooklyn Bridge.
—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
26 June 2026
Organizers say the display will feature three times as many fireworks shells as in previous years, creating the largest Stars and Stripes show to date over the Liberty Memorial Tower.
—
J.m. Banks
june 26,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
Island Way Sorbet Island Way Sorbet has become a fan favorite thanks to its frozen fruit sorbet served inside real fruit shells.
—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
Clam shells target your gluteus medius and minimus for improved knee stability.
—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
18 June 2026
Verb
During the drive, a tank shells the car, killing most of the occupants.
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E. Alex Jung,
Vulture,
11 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shells
Noun
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Opt for bigger hanging bulbs, discrete flickers, or even hanging sheaths.
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The payload was designed to test a hypersonic navigation system capable of accurately identifying spacecraft position, even when communications are blocked by intense plasma sheaths during hypersonic flight.
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Even in Caracas, where only five buildings collapsed, Rodríguez said at least 30 additional structures have already been classified as unsafe.
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Or gawky characters, all angular bone structures and willowy limbs?
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Logos plastered on the truck’s exteriors advertise its affiliation with Freedom 250, which the White House created last year to organize patriotic activities for the anniversary.
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According to home exteriors expert Dan Staupe, the practice is a major waste of energy.
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This peels the macro noise off the 10-K, leaving behind a clean, company-specific dataset that background models can actually calculate.
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As the series peels back the secrets surrounding the coastal town, Southwick’s performance evolves from rebellious teenager to a young man forced to confront painful truths about his family and his place in a much larger story.
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The campus is eerily silent, even as Israel attacks Lebanon and the United States bombs Iran.
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The United States bombs Iran's nuclear facilities days later.
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At least six shell casings were recovered from the scene of the shooting, according to Pittsburgh Public Safety spokesperson Eliza Durham.
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During the investigation, shell casings found at the scene were later compared to a firearm Craig admitted belonged to him, the release said.
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Students create portfolios at the end of each unit, which are assessed on common core standards, historical and cultural frameworks, and school-specific rubrics developed by Miss Major Middle.
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States that have streamlined permitting, strengthened RPS frameworks and designed tax credit incentive programs that can withstand legal scrutiny are already seeing results.
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If a sensitive topic surfaces, state your needs and invite theirs while keeping the tone steady and respectful.
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Paul walks the cavern’s polished concrete floor, absorbs its hum, grazes its plastic surfaces with his fingertips.
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“Shells.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shells. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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