carcasses

NOUN

dead body; framework, base structure

Synonyms

WEAK

body cadaver corpse framework hulk mort remains shell skeleton stiff

NOUN

dead body

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cadaver corpse hulk remains skeleton

STRONG

body framework shell stiff

WEAK

cold meat loved one mort

Example Sentences

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The walls were full of asbestos, mold and rodent carcasses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

On Tuesday, the Sheriff’s Office began using ground-penetrating radar to search the soil at Miranda’s Rescue in Fortuna for carcasses.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026

She was elated that authorities are taking allegations against the rescue seriously but overwhelmed by the “horrible darkness” of the carcasses discovered.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026

At the same time, while the number of cows being slaughtered has fallen, carcasses weigh more so there's been oversupply.

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026

There are insect carcasses everywhere, squashed against the windowpanes and walls, languishing in pools of water behind the taps of the sink.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri