as in structure
the arrangement of parts that gives something its basic form
Native Americans covered the skeletons of their wigwams with bark, rush mats, or hides
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Recent Examples of skeleton
From the best-selling (and often sold-out) skeleton earrings and Wicked-esque hoops to an enamel bracelet that conjures memories of Beetlejuice, there’s an accessory for every kind of Halloween celebrator.
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Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
Ironically, the very storm responsible for their deaths is likely what preserved their skeletons so well, the researchers said.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2025
The skeleton that pops out from behind the grandfather clock was the best gag of the night.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
The film bluntly communicates the danger of football on the body and brain, with X-ray-vision scenes that show players’ skeletons bearing the impact of hellacious hits.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2025
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Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
Ironically, the very storm responsible for their deaths is likely what preserved their skeletons so well, the researchers said.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2025
The skeleton that pops out from behind the grandfather clock was the best gag of the night.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
The film bluntly communicates the danger of football on the body and brain, with X-ray-vision scenes that show players’ skeletons bearing the impact of hellacious hits.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skeleton
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But the relief is short-lived, as the structures around Shibuya Crossing begin to implode.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
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During another visit, a city investigator reported seeing unpermitted construction of concrete pads, structures and grading.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Sep. 2025
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Mahmoud Abbas, speaking virtually because the US denied his visa, advocated for a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict, a framework that has gained more traction after several Western nations formally recognized a Palestinian state.—
Claire Cameron,
semafor.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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For now, the goal is to come up with a general framework.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
28 Sep. 2025
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The 3rd-gen Oryon architecture inside the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 will upped the core count from 12 to 18 for the top-end version, the Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
25 Sep. 2025
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Their ivory piping mimicked ancient Greek architecture, and featured edible seashells, pearls and busts.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Skeleton.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skeleton. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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