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as in exterior
an outer part or layer
space-age materials used on the skin of the aircraft
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as in pelt
the outer covering of an animal removed for its commercial value
hats made from beaver skins were once fashionable
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as in leather
the hairless natural covering of an animal prepared for use
calfskin gloves
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as in to sting
to rob by the use of trickery or threats
got his revenge on the dirty swindler who had skinned him
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as in to cream
to defeat by a large margin
we simply got skinned in the interoffice softball tournament
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Recent Examples of skin
Health Editorial Team, Health, 18 Apr. 2025
This new species, found near the summit, is adept at moving through trees and has bright blue skin visible only when inflated.
—Stories By Real-Time News Team, With Ai Summarization, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2025
New Atlas, 5 Mar. 2025
Fur handling is a lengthy discussion for another time, but at the very least, have a plan to skin your catch, then roll it up (fur out) and put it in the freezer, to be sold or tanned at a later time.
—Skye Goode, Outdoor Life, 27 Feb. 2025
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Noun
This sudden and severe allergic reaction can cause dizziness, difficulty breathing, and skin reactions.
—Health Editorial Team, Health, 18 Apr. 2025
This new species, found near the summit, is adept at moving through trees and has bright blue skin visible only when inflated.
—Stories By Real-Time News Team, With Ai Summarization, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2025
Verb
Naledi skins its trailer out in a combination of aluminum and aluminum composite.
—New Atlas, 5 Mar. 2025
Fur handling is a lengthy discussion for another time, but at the very least, have a plan to skin your catch, then roll it up (fur out) and put it in the freezer, to be sold or tanned at a later time.
—Skye Goode, Outdoor Life, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skin
Noun
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The exterior is European flax linen and the feather-down insert with its organic cotton shell is the ideal medium firmness.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
26 Apr. 2025
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The exterior is unpainted gray polypropylene, with vinyl wraps available for personalization.—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Clouded leopards are threatened by deforestation and poaching, as land is cleared for palm oil agriculture and they are hunted for their teeth, pelt and bones used in some traditional medicine, according to the Smithsonian.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
10 Mar. 2025
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His supporters swiftly took to the streets in Bucharest, CNN’s affiliate Antena 3 reported, with some tearing up asphalt from the roads to pelt police who had amassed to guard the BEC building.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN,
10 Mar. 2025
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Hanging on the wall behind him is a framed photograph of a younger Sam next to a motorcycle, in dark glasses and a leather jacket.—
Ashley Milne-Tyte,
NPR,
24 Apr. 2025
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The multiple colors and finishes (vegan leather, wood, Alcantara) make these phones stand out against a world of black, white, and gray devices.—
Iyaz Akhtar,
PC Magazine,
24 Apr. 2025
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Recent federal proposals aim to peel back the curtain, mandating clearer disclosure of fees, rebates and spread pricing.—
Yasser Almuaala,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Carefully peel the round from the tortilla press, place on the comal and cook on one side for 1 minute.—
Jess Fleming,
Twin Cities,
27 Apr. 2025
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Now Warning To All iPhone Users Google Pixel’s Unbeatable Upgrade—Bad News For Samsung Being stuck at No. 2 behind Lamar likely stings just a little more than usual for Drake.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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But China is also seeking to build tighter relationships in Asia with nations stung by Trump’s tariffs.—
Josh Boak,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Medications for neuropathic pain include: Amitriptyline Duloxetine Pregabalin and gabapentin Capsaicin creams and patches are also used.—
Sarah Jividen,
Verywell Health,
22 Apr. 2025
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The best face massagers are an easy way to level up your skin-care routine and give your precious serums, cleansers, and creams some well-deserved support.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Then, almost all at once, the insects burrow upward and break through the surface of the soil, often making their presence known by erupting in loud and at times constant choruses.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2025
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The full story begins 70 to 60 million years ago, when a slab of rock sliding into Earth’s mantle melted, creating a plume that reached the surface some 30 million years later.—
David Bressan,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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The young woman wore a Dr. Zhivago fur hat, and laughed in a contagious way.—
Spencer Reece,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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Simple, but elegant, the bright white and cream–color rooms are contrasted by dark walnut headboards and nightstands, while the faux fur throw strewn over the bed adds a hint of lavishness.—
Christina Liao,
Vogue,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Skin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skin. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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