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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
James Manso, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2025
My skin immediately felt hydrated and moisturized, but that’s all thanks to the multi-lipid complex formulated in the balm, which reinforces the skin barrier and coconut seed butter that locks in moisture.
—Stixx Mathews, Essence, 4 Nov. 2025
Gabrielle Chenault, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Oct. 2025
Otherwise known as Bloody Face, Thredson's murderous actions, including skinning victims, were motivated by his search for a mother figure after being abandoned as a child.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Three years later, the products feature a new hero ingredient from Augustinus Bader called TFC5, which is meant for people with less skin damage than Augustinus Bader’s traditional clientele.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2025
My skin immediately felt hydrated and moisturized, but that’s all thanks to the multi-lipid complex formulated in the balm, which reinforces the skin barrier and coconut seed butter that locks in moisture.
—Stixx Mathews, Essence, 4 Nov. 2025
Verb
This can include field dressing, skinning, butchering into various cuts and packaging.
—Gabrielle Chenault, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Oct. 2025
Otherwise known as Bloody Face, Thredson's murderous actions, including skinning victims, were motivated by his search for a mother figure after being abandoned as a child.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skin
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On the day of the crash, the FBI collected pictures of the car’s exterior, paint samples and other evidence, according to an affidavit filed by the Justice Department.—
Omar Jimenez,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Diehard fans would recognize the cozy exterior of Meredith's house anywhere, and those who live in Seattle can even drive by it.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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Fur trappers, the almanac stated, used this time to hunt beavers for their pelts.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Nov. 2025
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Fur trappers, the almanac stated, used this time to hunt beavers for their pelts.—
John Tufts,
IndyStar,
3 Nov. 2025
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Natasha opted for a brown strapless leather maxi dress, while her younger sister, Ella, wore a gray-and-white pinstripe blazer and skirt paired with a simple black shirt.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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Downstairs, Bennett is watching the preparations on a monitor when a contestant named Angel, portraying Vixen, strides onto the screen in a long green vest and snug-fitting black leather pants.—
Kristen Baldwin,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Nov. 2025
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While basic first aid can often ease the pain of a bee sting, according to the Mayo Clinic, those who are stung more than a dozen times can experience a more severe reaction, which includes nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever and lightheadedness.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Considering that one cocktail could cost one hour of some employees’ wages, the removal of that free drink benefit stung even more, Quimby and Reber told Deadline.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream together butter and sugar until combined.—
Kathryn Gregory,
Louisville Courier Journal,
15 Oct. 2025
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In a stand mixer, thoroughly cream together the shortening, margarine, 3 cups of the sugar, and the eggs.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The contributions of Sara Shallenberger Brown, Amelia Brown Frazier and Owsley Brown Frazier barely scratch the surface of what George Garvin Brown’s descendants have done, and continue to do, for the Louisville community.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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All that Wednesday fears surfaces once Lucas and his parents Mal (Tucker Boyes) and Alice (Allie Tamburello) arrive.—
Rick Mauch,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Oct. 2025
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His fur was singed and bitten, his arm broken, and his mouth crawling with maggots.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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Another possible explanation for the name is that this was also the season when people set beaver traps during the fur trade.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
4 Nov. 2025
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The top coat gave it an extra gel-like finish.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
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The ready-to-wear collection includes coats, tailoring and knitwear, shirts, dresses and custom prints.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Skin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skin. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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