skeletal
adjective
skel·e·tal
ˈske-lə-tᵊl 
: of, relating to, forming, attached to, or resembling a skeleton
Examples of skeletal in a Sentence
The archaeologist found skeletal remains.
She was skeletal after her illness.
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Two months later, in December of 2008, a meter reader found Caylee’s skeletal remains less than a mile from Casey’s parents house.
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Fortesa Latifi, Rolling Stone, 5 Mar. 2025
Some of the most promising advancements include: Pharmaceutical solutions: Scientists are exploring medications that can slow bone loss, preserving skeletal strength in microgravity.
—Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 1 Mar. 2025
Sure, there are skeletal representations and renderings of what Earth was like millions of years ago.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025
After emerging from the tunnels as part of a ceasefire deal earlier this month, Israelis were shocked by the skeletal state of Or Levy, Ohad Ben Ami and Eli Sharabi.
—Christian Edwards, CNN, 26 Feb. 2025
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Fortesa Latifi, Rolling Stone, 5 Mar. 2025
Some of the most promising advancements include: Pharmaceutical solutions: Scientists are exploring medications that can slow bone loss, preserving skeletal strength in microgravity.
—Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 1 Mar. 2025
Sure, there are skeletal representations and renderings of what Earth was like millions of years ago.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025
After emerging from the tunnels as part of a ceasefire deal earlier this month, Israelis were shocked by the skeletal state of Or Levy, Ohad Ben Ami and Eli Sharabi.
—Christian Edwards, CNN, 26 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for skeletal
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“Skeletal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skeletal. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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skeletal
adjective
skel·e·tal
ˈskel-ət-ᵊl
: of, relating or attached to, forming, or resembling a skeleton
skeletal muscles
the skeletal system
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