skeletal
adjective
skel·e·tal
ˈske-lə-tᵊl 
: of, relating to, forming, attached to, or resembling a skeleton
Examples of skeletal in a Sentence
The archaeologist found skeletal remains.
She was skeletal after her illness.
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In August 2020, a hiker came across skeletal remains at the same park, according to the National Park Service.
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David Chiu, People.com, 29 July 2025
Partially buried skeletal remains, which investigators now know to be Rea's, were found in marsh grass alongside Route 95 South in Newburyport.
—Sophie Clark, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 July 2025
Images of skeletal children have sparked fresh outrage in much of the world aimed at Israel and its prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 28 July 2025
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july 25, New Atlas, 25 July 2025
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David Chiu, People.com, 29 July 2025
Partially buried skeletal remains, which investigators now know to be Rea's, were found in marsh grass alongside Route 95 South in Newburyport.
—Sophie Clark, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 July 2025
Images of skeletal children have sparked fresh outrage in much of the world aimed at Israel and its prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 28 July 2025
In order to make the humanoid fit into the look of the band – and possibly not to frighten youngsters given its skeletal T-800 vibe – PNDbotics dressed the robot in a loose-fitting hoodie, cap and face covering.
—Paul Ridden
july 25, New Atlas, 25 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for skeletal
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“Skeletal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skeletal. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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skeletal
adjective
skel·e·tal
ˈskel-ət-ᵊl
: of, relating or attached to, forming, or resembling a skeleton
skeletal muscles
the skeletal system
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