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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
David Fear, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2026
An interior wall is covered in mold that transforms into skin disease.
—Natasha O'Neill, Vanity Fair, 13 Feb. 2026
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Birds of paradise from islands such as New Guinea were hunted and skinned, then exported to Europe and the US, where they were sold to milliners at auctions in London, Paris and Amsterdam.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
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Noun
This will get rid of any loose hair, flaky skin, or pesky dandruff.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2026
An interior wall is covered in mold that transforms into skin disease.
—Natasha O'Neill, Vanity Fair, 13 Feb. 2026
Verb
But, in market, each one is skinned differently and matched with unique-to-OEM services.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Birds of paradise from islands such as New Guinea were hunted and skinned, then exported to Europe and the US, where they were sold to milliners at auctions in London, Paris and Amsterdam.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skin
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The Xenon gloves from Rab are remarkably lightweight, warm, and breathable thanks to its featherweight but durable Pertex exterior and just right amount of premium Primaloft Gold insulation inside.—
Joe Jackson,
Outside,
11 Feb. 2026
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The exteriors may be similar, but the interiors couldn’t be more different.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
11 Feb. 2026
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But humans have been lethal to stoats in return, especially when their pelts turn white.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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The swish of chainmail coming down the runway was audible, as models slinked down the catwalk decked in statement pelts and belts.—
Anika Reed,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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These premium leather slippers offer shoe-to-mule versatility, grippy traction and all-day comfort.—
Avery Newmark,
AJC.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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After attending 25+ seasons myself as a fashion editor, my NYFW arsenal is honed and polished, like the leather boots on my feet.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
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In the days following a second consecutive season without making the playoffs, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, in a walk-off interview with local reporters after the final news conference of the season, admitted that the loss of one player stung significantly.—
Joseph Hoyt,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Steve died in 2006 after being stung by a stingray at the Batt Reef off the coast of Australia.—
Janelle Ash , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Follow this recipe for the perfect cake, including creaming the butter and sugar.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2026
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Next, cream the butter and sugar in a mixer, about three minutes on medium speed.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Too much architecture — too many foyers, signs, cafés, screens, glossy surfaces, bright colors, and walls — could ruin the raw, funky feel of the place.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
10 Feb. 2026
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This is ideal for decades of sliding across the ice, because bigger mineral grains are more likely to get plucked out by the ice, leaving holes in the surface that could cause unpredictable behavior.—
Andrea Thompson,
Scientific American,
10 Feb. 2026
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Moments later, Carthen struts into the frame wearing a Patriot's jersey corset, an enormous fur stole, and knee-high Timberland stilettos.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
9 Feb. 2026
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Cue everyone with a fur baby of their own crying into their beer and chicken wings.—
Debby Wolfinsohn,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Blige fully committed to the monochromatic moment, pairing the coat with a coordinating faux-fur handbag.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
13 Feb. 2026
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On Thursday afternoon, about 300 people in a mix of puffer coats and fleeces shuffled in place on a line that snaked south along Seventh Avenue to West 10th Street, wrapped around Julius’ and circled back — an Ouroborous.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
12 Feb. 2026
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“Skin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skin. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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