cuticles

Definition of cuticlesnext
plural of cuticle

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Noun
  • Today, for the first time at the Olympics, skiers will scamper uphill wearing carpet-like skins on their skis or just their stiff boots, then barrel back down an ungroomed course.
    Sean Nevin, NBC news, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Just like apples, peaches, grapes, and other fruits, their skins are also loaded with nutrients like antioxidants and fiber.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Time draws these kids osmotically through a membrane, turning them into things like us, adults captured by the brittle carapaces of our egos.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Also in the Tuamotus, on the atoll of Tikehau, divers head out to Tuheiava Pass with Tikehau Diving for regular sightings of mantas at a cleaning station (pinnacles that draw large fish to have their gills, teeth, and carapaces cleaned by smaller ones).
    Terry Ward, AFAR Media, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • There are eight appetizers and shareable plates for $10.
    Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
  • But in the off-season, O’Shea underwent foot surgery that required two plates and 11 screws to repair the damage.
    Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 16 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • None of these are permanent shields.
    Matt Shumer, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Come next spring, shields and masks will no longer be confined to weekend getaways in the great outdoors.
    Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 9 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Edelman’s long history in the interiors sector goes back to his first job sorting hides at his family’s company Edelman Leather, which his parents bought in 1981 and which eventually became a leading provider of premium leather furniture design.
    Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
  • All the meat was consumed by family members, the hides used as blankets for camping.
    Scott Haugen, Outdoor Life, 4 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Clear nail polish can be used instead of saliva or water to easily seal envelopes by swiping a small amount along the edge of the envelope flap before closing.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2025
  • Attach the envelopes to the streamers, and then tuck a piece of chocolate into each envelope.
    Janna Oberdorf, Parents, 15 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • Tyler has been embedded in the treasurer’s office, which calculates and mails out property tax bills, for years.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
  • First issue mails within 8 - 10 weeks.
    Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
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“Cuticles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cuticles. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.

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