as in blows
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument
gave the dog a sharp pelt on the nose with her rolled up newspaper
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as in furs
the outer covering of an animal removed for its commercial value
caught beavers and sold the pelts to fur traders
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as in races
to proceed or move quickly
pelted away when the cops arrived
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as in throws
to send through the air especially with a quick forward motion of the arm
pelted snowballs at each other while waiting for the bus
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as in hides
to strike repeatedly
pelted the other kids with pebbles
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Recent Examples of pelts
Adam Harrington, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
Avoid storing fur in plastic garment bags, warm, dry closets, or dank, humid areas like the basement, as this can dry out pelts and lead to cracking or shedding.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
Only Ralph could make tweed, velvet, fur pelts and suiting sexy and recognizable and stylishly sumptuous.
—Anika Reed, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
But humans have been lethal to stoats in return, especially when their pelts turn white.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
Natural fur coats come from the pelts of animals, and the fur is a protein fiber like human hair.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 14 Jan. 2026
That’s because shearling (or used synonymously, sheepskin) coats and jackets are essentially animal pelts.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 12 Jan. 2026
The mammals found in the Himalayas and mainland Southeast Asia into South China, are trafficked alive as exotic pets and their pelts are also sold illegally.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 7 Jan. 2026
Washington, two years into this rebuild, is still looking up at Philadelphia, which captured its second straight division title with a 29-18 win Saturday, becoming the first NFC East team in more than two decades to win consecutive division pelts.
—David Aldridge, New York Times, 21 Dec. 2025
Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2026
Noun
The PlayLab staff will host a story time featuring books inspired by bison, along with a coloring craft event and a touch-and-feel experience with bison pelts.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
Avoid storing fur in plastic garment bags, warm, dry closets, or dank, humid areas like the basement, as this can dry out pelts and lead to cracking or shedding.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
Only Ralph could make tweed, velvet, fur pelts and suiting sexy and recognizable and stylishly sumptuous.
—Anika Reed, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
But humans have been lethal to stoats in return, especially when their pelts turn white.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
Natural fur coats come from the pelts of animals, and the fur is a protein fiber like human hair.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 14 Jan. 2026
That’s because shearling (or used synonymously, sheepskin) coats and jackets are essentially animal pelts.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 12 Jan. 2026
The mammals found in the Himalayas and mainland Southeast Asia into South China, are trafficked alive as exotic pets and their pelts are also sold illegally.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 7 Jan. 2026
Washington, two years into this rebuild, is still looking up at Philadelphia, which captured its second straight division title with a 29-18 win Saturday, becoming the first NFC East team in more than two decades to win consecutive division pelts.
—David Aldridge, New York Times, 21 Dec. 2025
Verb
Not so much because Paul puts on-again, off-again partner Dakota Mortensen into a headlock and then pelts him with metal bar stools — sadly, this is a scene that would not be out of place on many reality shows — but because a small child is in the room.
—Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pelts
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This incident also led to Eckert and Hellberg nearly coming to blows before being separated by the fourth official.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Israel and Hezbollah have continued to exchange blows, mainly in southern Lebanon, since a nominal ceasefire took hold last month.—
Compiled byDemocrat-Gazette stafffrom wire reports,
Arkansas Online,
12 May 2026
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Miranda flings furs across desks like royal decrees.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2026
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Among the products listed in most price currents were cotton, flour, furs, leather, oil, animal skins, tobacco, and wheat.—
Chris Roush,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 Apr. 2026
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Eta Aquarid meteors can be spotted from April 19 to May 28 as Earth passes through the debris trail left in the wake of Halley's Comet as the comet races along its 76-year orbit.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
2 May 2026
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Jake LaRavia races down for a layup.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
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Continue reading … PAWS OFF — Curiosity throws this cat for a loop in the kitchen.—
,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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When the pitcher throws the entire game without any relief.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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Two-year-old Mala Audio Bar sets its cocktails to the crackle of vintage vinyl, while Konbini hides behind a grocery storefront, opening into a Colombian-Japanese speakeasy where disco and highballs collide amid a beautiful crowd.—
Allie Lazar,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
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More than 2,500 shoppers have given it a perfect rating, and reviewers appreciate that the lightweight formula hides dark circles — without settling into fine lines.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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However, there’s usually an honor code with that – nothing else but punches and giving the fight crowd a show.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
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Reigns hit a pair of Superman punches, but Fatu hit a kick.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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Material World is a weekly roundup of innovations and ideas within the materials sector, covering what’s changing in how fashion is made, scaled or engineered from emerging biomaterials and alternative leathers to sustainable substitutes and future-proof fibers.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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Each one features expansive picture windows or a private terrace and is decked out with leathers, wood veneers, and marbles.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2026
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Running back Adrian Peterson #28 of the Minnesota Vikings rushes for a 48 yard touchdown against the Denver Broncos in the fourth quarter of a game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on October 4, 2015 in Denver, Colorado.—
Riley Moser,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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Everyone in the group rushes together.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
8 May 2026
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“Pelts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pelts. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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