as in to leather
to strike repeatedly with something long and thin or flexible
was cowhiding the horse until a police officer intervened
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Recent Examples of cowhide
Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 23 June 2023
Cari Shane, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
Called the Vamp Boots, the sculptural silhouette flows in plush cowhide suede, rising just above the ankle in a continuous fluid form.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2025
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Verb
These sneakers feature white pebble leather, faux pony hair, and cowhide detachable straps.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 23 June 2023
Noun
There are ski helmets and Stetsons, colorful Gortex bibs and brown cowhide chaps, floor-length fur coats and hip-length puffer jackets — and of course, ski boots and cowboy boots.
—Cari Shane, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
Called the Vamp Boots, the sculptural silhouette flows in plush cowhide suede, rising just above the ankle in a continuous fluid form.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cowhide
Verb
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The texture play looks cool and intentional, like an all-black outfit that layers leather with silk.—
Samantha Brash,
InStyle,
8 Feb. 2026
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All thoughtfully designed with custom touches— from minibars designed as leather campaign chests to leather writing tables accentuating the space.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Feb. 2026
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Pictures of Piper the dog, who last year went through an awful health scare after having a rawhide treat.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 July 2025
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Chinese laborers, rare for that time, made rawhide bags on site to take the limestone and dump it into iron buckets on an aerial tramway, according to Meniketti’s report.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
6 July 2025
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On her personal Instagram and TikTok accounts, Hirshleifer-Penn often shares her own designer outfits and must-have items, a Celine calfskin midi skirt with a gourmette chain fastening one day, a military-green Saint Laurent jacket with a stand collar the next.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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There were also pieces from earlier collections on the runway, including a pinstriped leather suit from 2003 and a calfskin jumpsuit from 1991.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
26 Jan. 2026
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This means that bills get hearings, debates happen in public, and legislators are required to vote on issues instead of hiding behind process.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Maybe Mark Kelly and several other dissident members of Congress are hiding the sun in a big bag.—
Alexandra Petri,
The Atlantic,
14 Feb. 2026
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The set features stable legs and armrests made of a durable steel frame and handwoven rattan that’s all-weather and easy to clean.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
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The modern plantation-style decor—lots of warm earthy colors and a touch of rattan—suitably echo the languid tropical surrounds.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Dec. 2025
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The former is notable for its insulated, waterproof construction and retro color blocking, while the puffer uses a 100-percent nappa sheepskin leather.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Plush textures such as sheepskin, velvet, or textured upholstery, combined with enveloping shapes and natural materials, make chairs feel like an experience rather than an afterthought, inviting hotel guests to sit, relax, and linger.—
Colleen Sullivan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Jan. 2026
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It’s inspired by a French silk pie, but without any eggs to whip.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
12 Feb. 2026
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For season 1 of The Boss, InStyle Editor in Chief Sally Holmes taps Julia Fox (Uncut Gems, Him, The Moment) as the Temporary-Permanent Ambassador of Slayage in an effort to whip the InStyle team’s style into shape ahead of New York Fashion Week.—
InStyle Editors,
InStyle,
11 Feb. 2026
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The interior is finished in birch, with maple flooring, and looks quite spacious thanks to the unfussy layout.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 Feb. 2026
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Chaga — Inonotus obliquus — is a fungus that grows on birch trees in northern regions of the world like Siberia, Canada and Northern Europe.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Cowhide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cowhide. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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