exoskeletons

noun

plural of exoskeleton
as in pods

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Recent Examples of exoskeletons Recreational exoskeletons have been popping up for years, but the new IRMO M1 exoskeleton feels like a turning point. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 Dec. 2025 After years of exoskeletons built primarily for medical, workforce and military applications, the recreational sport exoskeleton is really having its marketable moment. — New Atlas, 3 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exoskeletons
  1. pods
  2. husks
  3. sheaths
  4. hulls
  5. casings
  6. shells
  7. cocoons
  8. housings
Noun
  • Chaparral features interchangeable cargo pods, enabling operators to adapt the aircraft for different missions without altering its core platform.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The weather phenomenon has been known to intensify the yearly Harmattan winds, which dry out topsoil and cause pods to fall.
    — Paige Bruton, semafor.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of pods
Noun
  • While waiting for the water to boil, shuck the corn and discard the husks.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2026
  • For corn grilled in the husk, look for husks that are lightly charred in spots.
    — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of husks
Noun
  • The research team says future versions may use adjustable sheaths or elastic materials to fit a wider range of bodies.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 July 2026
  • 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, 14 July 2026
Definition of sheaths
Noun
  • The hulls for these ships could potentially be built with US allies Japan or Korea, while the nuclear components are fitted out in a shipyard on US shores.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The front cross-beam (a structure that links the hulls at the front of the boat) snapped and the catamaran collapsed into its constituent pieces, with the wingsail falling to the water.
    — Andrew Rice, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of hulls
Noun
  • Police found shell casings that all came from the same firearm recovered from the scene, per the statement.
    — Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Per the initial information, someone shot back from inside the park, and officers later found two sets of shell casings in the park and across the street, including rifle casings.
    — Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of casings
Noun
  • Scoop them out of pumpkins, or buy them with or without shells.
    — Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Investigators found a dozen 9mm shells in the middle of North 18th Avenue, indicating the victims didn't fire any rounds.
    — WCCO Staff, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of shells
Noun
  • The caterpillar even guards the wasp’s cocoons before eventually dying.
    — Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Regularly inspect your clothing and textiles, such as curtains, tablecloths, and cloth napkins, for signs of moth activity, such as holes, larvae, or cocoons.
    — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2026
Definition of cocoons
Noun
  • To scale up capacity, operators simply add more cells to the stack, and no need to redesign heavy mechanical housings.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 6 Aug. 2026
  • There is zero mechanical connection to anything outside their respective housings.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 10 July 2026
Definition of housings

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“Exoskeletons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exoskeletons. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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