cowhides 1 of 2

present tense third-person singular of cowhide

cowhides

2 of 2

noun

plural of cowhide

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cowhides
Verb
  • Revenge softens some of Baron Frankenstein’s colder mannerisms into a more playful performance from Cushing; after escaping the gallows, the Baron hides his true identity and takes work at a hospital for the poor to access a supply of body parts.
    Rory Doherty, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2025
  • This type of bias often hides in plain sight.
    Chris Stevens, Nashville Tennessean, 19 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • In the video, Campos whips her long hair in disbelief.
    Christina Noriega, Refinery29, 13 Oct. 2025
  • So unless Benito uncharacteristically whips out a slate of cover songs, his set will be entirely in Spanish.
    Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • To placate the rideshare companies, Newsom signed a separate bill that slashes their insurance requirements for accidents.
    Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Researchers at Rice University have developed a new catalyst that slashes iridium use in proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzers by over 80%.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Use Mesh Bags Consider using mesh laundry bags for delicate items or items with straps.
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Lovevook Travel Backpack with Packing Cubes This weekender backpack, a cute yet functional option with gold hardware, a drink sleeve with adjustable straps, and a hidden pocket for valuables.
    Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 20 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
  • Past this point, plant growth will begin to cease, resulting in the same state in their crops as if a hard freeze has happened.
    Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • About 1,746 people died, along with thousands of cattle, sheep, goats, chickens, dogs, and untold birds, antelope, and other wildlife.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
  • In addition to elephants, the delta is home to such animals as buffalos, hippos and antelopes.
    David Chiu, PEOPLE, 7 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
  • The heels are lined with chamois leather and the toes with linen; the soles are pigskin.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 4 Aug. 2025
  • For supreme comfort while riding, choose cycling jerseys, bibs, and shorts from Mission Workshop—you’ll love the soft feel, extra pockets, and protective chamois.
    Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
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“Cowhides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cowhides. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.

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