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a hard shell on the back of some animals (such as turtles or crabs)
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Also in the Tuamotus, on the atoll of Tikehau, divers head out to Tuheiava Pass with Tikehau Diving for regular sightings of mantas at a cleaning station (pinnacles that draw large fish to have their gills, teeth, and carapaces cleaned by smaller ones).
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Terry Ward, AFAR Media, 11 Sep. 2025
The carapace, or hard exterior, is smooth and without small hairs, according to the study.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2025
The new genus’ males have these arms, known as palps, that are 2.23-3.85 times longer than their carapace, most likely an adaptation to avoid female cannibalism during mating.
—New Atlas, 3 Aug. 2025
It’s beautifully designed, with a glossy white carapace, matte black articulated legs, and dark purple wires.
—Erico Guizzoevan Ackerman, IEEE Spectrum, 30 Nov. 2017
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Terry Ward, AFAR Media, 11 Sep. 2025
The carapace, or hard exterior, is smooth and without small hairs, according to the study.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2025
The new genus’ males have these arms, known as palps, that are 2.23-3.85 times longer than their carapace, most likely an adaptation to avoid female cannibalism during mating.
—New Atlas, 3 Aug. 2025
It’s beautifully designed, with a glossy white carapace, matte black articulated legs, and dark purple wires.
—Erico Guizzoevan Ackerman, IEEE Spectrum, 30 Nov. 2017
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for carapace
Noun
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These efforts worked — but only as a temporary shield.—
Jennifer Granholm,
semafor.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Warren used the Brink’s driver as a shield and pointed his gun at the guard.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Weber has been impressed by Martinez’s contributions with the bat and with his defense behind the plate.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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Lee then came up to the plate and fell behind in the count 1-2.—
Tony Gleason,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The beak — also called the jaw — is the only rigid portion, made of chitin, a tough material also found in the shells of crabs, lobsters and insects.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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The postponement is due to significant moisture damage found in the foundation, floors, roof coverings and exterior walls which comprise the building’s shell, as well as microbial contamination found elsewhere in the structure.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Becoming Batman Almost every piece of a Batsuit — the cape and cowl, boots, belt, and body armor — has to be custom made to the person’s measurements.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Apr. 2026
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Police also reported seizing five suppressors, 58 high-capacity magazines, three sets of body armor and several thousand rounds of ammunition.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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Trump and the first lady were initially shielded by his detail behind armored plating placed on the stage.—
Calvin Woodward,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Gold plating, after all, is only a thin veneer.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
13 Apr. 2026
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Bellini says the hull is optimized for stability at high speeds, with power coming from a pair of either diesel or gas Volvo Pentas rated at 350 and 300 hp, respectively.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
28 Apr. 2026
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The troops climbed a rope ladder to a door in the hull and jumped through, brandishing rifles.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Prosecutors said shell casings from the gun matched those that were recovered at the hospital.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Later, however, an indictment alleged that shell casings found at that scene matched the 9mm gun in his possession when he was arrested.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Their Bartolucci Vineyard 2021 has enticing aromas of cocoa powder, black raspberry, and red cherry that transition to flavors of blackberry, cassis, and pencil lead, all wrapped in a velvety tannic sheath.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
24 Apr. 2026
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His conclusion created a possible opening for Kohberger’s defense to prevent the sheath — and the DNA found on it — from being introduced at trial, Turvey said.—
Kevin Fixler
April 23,
Idaho Statesman,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Carapace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carapace. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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