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skin

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verb

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as in to peel
to remove the natural covering of I prefer not to skin potatoes before mashing them

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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of skin
Noun
Rosewater, another key ingredient, helps to replenish dry and dull skin. Tatayana Yomary, Essence, 21 Oct. 2025 The Snake Learn to Let Go From the savannahs of South Africa to the tropical waters where sea kraits wriggle, snakes all over the world must shed their skins. Kate Siber, Outside, 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
Two Cornell students hunted and skinned a 120-pound bear inside a residence hall kitchen over the weekend, university personnel said. Greta Cross, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025 Candice and Glenn sent Parker and Madison to wash off their swamp smell, then did the dirty work of prepping and skinning the frogs. Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 9 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for skin
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skin
Noun
  • More to Explore The exterior of the house resembles a three-dimensional De Stijl painting.
    JSTOR Daily, JSTOR Daily, 15 Oct. 2025
  • The drone’s registration number must be clearly displayed on its exterior.
    Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 15 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Fur trappers, the almanac stated, used this time to hunt beavers for their pelts.
    Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Although fur farms are banned in many countries, millions of animals are killed every year for their pelts, which are used in clothing, according to animal welfare charity Humane Society International.
    Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Settle into lie-flat leather seating, savor gourmet meals prepared by a private chef, and enjoy a selection of fine wines and spirits.
    Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2025
  • For shoes, Hurley wore a pair of strappy sandals crafted in a metallic pink leather.
    Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Joey Ortiz stung a groundball to Muncy’s left.
    Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
  • But for Hovland, the lingering frustration of missing Sunday singles and watching Harris English sit out for no fault of his own still stings.
    Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream together butter and sugar until combined.
    Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 Oct. 2025
  • 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
  • Poland’s Nazi labyrinth The countryside around the little Polish village of Pniewo looks serene, with its yellow crops and patches of forest, but beneath the surface lies a sprawling 20-mile maze of tunnels, shafts, underground railway stations and combat facilities.
    Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
  • These three picks just scratch the surface of on-sale fall tableware and decor, so make sure to keep scrolling to shop more autumnal finds at Pottery Barn.
    Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Fully committing to the look, Kardashian dyed her hair blonde for the Gala and accessorized the vintage number with diamond drop earrings and a white fur jacket.
    Ariana Quihuiz, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
  • The name beaver moon comes from beavers setting up their lodges for winter during this time of year, and the history of trapping beavers for the North American fur trade during this season, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac.
    Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 20 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • De Beers got into the action by tapping South African designer Thebe Magugu to design mac coats for its 20-minute film at Frieze Masters.
    Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
  • This isn’t just a new coat of paint.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 16 Oct. 2025

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“Skin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skin. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.

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