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carcass

noun

ˈkär-kəs

Definition of carcass

as in corpse

a dead body the carcass of a squirrel that had been run over

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Recent Examples of carcass At least one of the alligators was shot with a crossbow bolt, indicating intentional targeting, and the carcasses of the two alligators that died were abandoned and left to waste, TPWD said. — Doug Myers, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026 Crows and black kites have also been feeding on leftover rabbit food and carcasses, further shifting the ecosystem on the island. — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026 Managers were instructed to remove all roach carcasses and seal the bottoms of entryways to prevent more pests from entering. — Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026 Public meetings were surrounded by people waving signs with photos of bloody bear carcasses. — Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for carcass

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corpse

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Espinal-Del Cid is facing charges of criminal homicide, possession of an instrument of crime, abuse of a corpse and other offenses, Khan said.

— Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
He was initially booked on a felony abuse of corpse charge before authorities later added a murder charge, police said in a news release.

— Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 17 Aug. 2026

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