Thesaurus results for SHELLED

shelled

verb

Definition of shelled

past tense of shell

as in peeled

to remove the natural covering of shelling peanuts

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as in bombed

to use bombs or artillery against the enemy shelled the city for days without letup

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Recent Examples of shelled For homemade, combine ¾ cup sugar, ¾ cup water, ½ cup shelled and toasted pistachios and a pinch of salt in a saucepan. — Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 8 July 2026 These coiled, shelled relatives of squid and octopuses were abundant predators, hunting in the same waters as fish, turtles, sharks and extinct marine reptiles called plesiosaurs. — Torben Rick, The Conversation, 18 June 2026 Smith was shelled Saturday, allowing eight runs in 4 1/3 innings for Triple-A Charlotte. — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026 Enemy shelled battery position at 1815, causing casualties. — Kevin Maurer, The Atlantic, 6 June 2026 Despite that, getting shelled by both Troy and arch-rival Florida has to be a bitter pill to swallow for such a proud program. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026 After roasting, shelled pumpkin seeds will last one to two weeks at room temperature or up to one month in the refrigerator, notes Johnson. — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 31 May 2026 The 16-way adjustable sport seats are standard, while performance seats shelled in carbon fiber—presenting more aggressive thigh and shoulder bolsters—are optionally available. — Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 8 May 2026 Peas Fresh peas, whether snow, snap, or shelled, hit the market around mid-April. — Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 27 Apr. 2026

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To ensure you don’t miss your $10 off Hotwire coupon code, keep your eyes peeled for the email that should arrive in your inbox shortly after signing up.

— Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026
Keep your eyes peeled for soft launch announcements on Dan’s social media pages.

— Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Aug. 2026

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Theatrical revenue dropped 46 percent from the comparable quarter last year as Supergirl and The Bride bombed.

— Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2026
Elsewhere, Israel bombed the Gaza Strip and the Syrian president met in Damascus with the Iraqi Kurdish regional leader over security concerns.

— Elena Becatoros, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026

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