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as in thin
being of less than usual width
the tree swing was supported only by a couple of skinny branches
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as in slender
having a noticeably small amount of body fat
her grandmother was always insisting that she was too skinny and never tired of trying to force more food on her
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as in scoop
information not generally available to the public
a TV show that offers all the skinny on Tinseltown and the stars that light it up
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Recent Examples of skinny
Alison Willmore, Vulture, 16 July 2025
The candidates are running to represent Arizona’s 7th Congressional District, a bright-blue stronghold that includes much of the state's border with Mexico and a skinny slice of Avondale and Tolleson.
—Laura Gersony, AZCentral.com, 15 July 2025
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Jan. 2025
Stay tuned for Deadline’s Q&A with Blue Bloods EP Kevin Wade for the BTS skinny on the series finale.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 13 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Caught in an undignified situation, humiliated by a hot, skinnier love interest, Jessica was the latest incarnation of the funny fat lady (who is never actually that fat, merely representative of the average American woman).
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 16 July 2025
The candidates are running to represent Arizona’s 7th Congressional District, a bright-blue stronghold that includes much of the state's border with Mexico and a skinny slice of Avondale and Tolleson.
—Laura Gersony, AZCentral.com, 15 July 2025
Noun
The 14-time Grammy Award winning pop star attended the Kansas City Chiefs vs. the Las Vegas Raiders game last month in black skinnies, reigniting online debates about the fit’s status in fashion.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Jan. 2025
Stay tuned for Deadline’s Q&A with Blue Bloods EP Kevin Wade for the BTS skinny on the series finale.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 13 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skinny
Adjective
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Cover it with a thin layer of topsoil or compost to cover the seeds.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
24 July 2025
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The market is thin in run-producing bats, and O'Hearn not only fills that need but is versatile enough to play the corner outfield spots as well.—
Hunter Mulholland,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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What’s Next in The Night Sky Just two mornings later, on July 23, a very slender waning crescent moon will rise near Jupiter in deep twilight, low in the east-northeast just before sunrise.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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There's just one real road that runs up and down this slender stretch of coast due to Tulum's quick growth, making navigating a breeze (but traffic is nothing less than hectic for much of the day).—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
19 July 2025
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Portion dough with a scoop (about 3 tablespoons) onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper about 2 inches apart.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
The Courier-Journal,
2 Aug. 2025
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But earlier this month, O’Donoghue landed another scoop in a very personal interview with U.S. leader Donald Trump.—
Heather Farmbrough,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
Adjective
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But its critics say EA continues to make narrow and curious choices that neglect both systemic issues and the complexly human reasons people give, as a battle for billions rages on.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
24 July 2025
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Greene’s characterization of a ‘narrow audience’ echoes this.—
Matthew Carey Salyer,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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Lift your hips off the ground and place a block underneath your sacrum, the widest, boniest part of your pelvis.—
Cory Martin,
Verywell Health,
16 Oct. 2024
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Differences in Adult Bones That being said, some adults are bonier than others.—
Sam Walters,
Discover Magazine,
3 Nov. 2023
Noun
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Lollapalooza’s website has some safety tips listed — like wearing earplugs to protect hearing and taking breaks from being in the sun — but does not have information on crowd safety procedures.—
Kate Perez,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Aug. 2025
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For brides on a budget, Hoffman's top tip is to go second-hand—not just for the dress, but for accessories and décor too.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
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Central Florida school districts are preparing for a leaner financial year, driven by declining enrollment, when classes start next month.—
Steven Walker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 July 2025
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The goal is not to let your body become desensitized or lean into routine/habit.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
31 July 2025
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Tuesday, Paddack was on his way to Target Field when his agent at Boras Corp. called and said trade rumors were picking up.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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To further fuel breakup allegations, in May, rumors surfaced that the Baton Rouge, Louisiana native stepped out on her soon-to-be ex-husband with her trainer.—
Essence,
Essence,
31 July 2025
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“Skinny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skinny. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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