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as in exteriors
an outer part or layer
space-age materials used on the skin of the aircraft
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as in pelts
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 leathers
the hairless natural covering of an animal prepared for use
calfskin gloves
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as in cheats
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 bombs
to defeat by a large margin
we simply got skinned in the interoffice softball tournament
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Recent Examples of skins
Elisabetta Tosi, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Historical fashion reveals that garments made from whole animal skins—including heads, paws, and tails—were not unusual, according to The Genealogist.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Thankfully, a young woman named Didi (Valerie Franco), who’s a monster on the skins, takes the gig.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 12 Sep. 2025
Plant Correctly Plant the cloves with their papery skins, pointed ends up, about 2 to 4 inches deep in your prepared planting spot.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2025
More on tegu lizards Tegus are often hunted for skins, local consumption, and sometimes, the commercial pet trade, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2025
But for a less labor-intensive process, Moyer said a 20-minute soak in baking soda and water helps skins roll off more easily.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 5 Aug. 2025
Noun
Producers macerated the skins for longer periods of time to get more colorful wines and sought greater concentration.
—Elisabetta Tosi, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Historical fashion reveals that garments made from whole animal skins—including heads, paws, and tails—were not unusual, according to The Genealogist.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Thankfully, a young woman named Didi (Valerie Franco), who’s a monster on the skins, takes the gig.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 12 Sep. 2025
Plant Correctly Plant the cloves with their papery skins, pointed ends up, about 2 to 4 inches deep in your prepared planting spot.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2025
More on tegu lizards Tegus are often hunted for skins, local consumption, and sometimes, the commercial pet trade, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2025
But for a less labor-intensive process, Moyer said a 20-minute soak in baking soda and water helps skins roll off more easily.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skins
Noun
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Located at the end of a dirt road and cul-de-sac, the modernist, split-level home had wood-shingle exteriors, huge living room windows, two large decks with bay views and a patio and garden.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
19 Sep. 2025
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Magna took home a runner-up award here for using hemp nylon in place of traditional nylon in car exteriors.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
16 Sep. 2025
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Around that same time, English merchants began offering Caribbean rum to the Shawnee and other Native groups as part of the trade in deerskins and beaver pelts.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Aug. 2025
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Material World is a weekly roundup of innovations and ideas within the materials sector, covering news from emerging biomaterials and alternative leathers to sustainable substitutes and future-proof fibers.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
18 Sep. 2025
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And then there are the ultralight leathers.—
Naomi Rougeau,
Robb Report,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Even as his car peels away down the street, several kids run after it.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
5 Sep. 2025
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There are many more layers here, which the film gradually peels away to reveal the tragedy at its core.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Remind them their worth is non-negotiable When your child fails — gets cut from the team, bombs a test — remind them their value isn't up for debate.—
Jennifer Breheny Wallace,
CNBC,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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What interests me is the conversation between surfaces, glossy against matte, the warmth of wood beside the coolness of stone.—
Kissa Castaneda,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The sturdy plastic housings resist fading and cracking and are brown in color to blend with most outdoor surfaces.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Sep. 2025
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European colonists in America killed beavers primarily for their furs and for their scent glands, which were (and are) used in perfumes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Sep. 2025
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Hudson and Dommek say non-Indigenous people assume all Indigenous Alaskans live in igloos and dress in furs, but that’s not typical of many, including the Iñupiat people.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
4 Sep. 2025
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The formula includes celery seed (rich in strengthening fatty acids) and lots of vitamins (B5, E, and F), while the sheer pink hue can double as a lovely blush polish after two coats.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Moisture trapped in their coats or ears can lead to infections or skin issues.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Skins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skins. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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