Thesaurus results for RAWHIDE

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verb

Definition of rawhide

as in to leather

to strike repeatedly with something long and thin or flexible the desperados rawhided their horses in a futile attempt to outride the posse pursuing them

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Recent Examples of rawhide

Verb

DreamBones, a healthy alternative to rawhide, is great for dogs who love to chew, and a bag of 24 treats is 52 percent off. — Carly Kulzer, PEOPLE.com, 7 May 2022 The unplugged, pastoral side to baseball, with its hickory bats, Kentucky bluegrass, rawhide, and western Pennsylvania dirt, isn’t going away. — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 18 Mar. 2021

Noun

Despite this, Brister did explain that there are times when rawhide can be good for dogs. — Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025 Chinese laborers, rare for that time, made rawhide bags on site to take the limestone and dump it into iron buckets on an aerial tramway, according to Meniketti’s report. — Sacbee.com, 6 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for rawhide

Recent Examples of Synonyms for rawhide

Verb

From pencil to pleated, mini to knee-length, sheer to leather, and understated to embellished — the skirt ruled the runway.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
Those getting leathered up are Léa Seydoux, Dave Bautista, Kelvin Harrison Jr, Lily-Rose Depp, Doona Bae, Riley Keough, Chris Pine and Cate Blanchett.

— Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of leather

Noun

The multicolor look is contrasted by a more restrained Japan-exclusive Gray/Black/Beige style which features a gray denim base and the same hickory stripe overlays found on the Estate Blue colorway.

— Riley Jones, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026
Benton settled in 1841, then incorporated 60 years later, expanding outward from the planting of a hickory tree.

— Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of hickory

Verb

In Fallen Leaves Adult pests, larvae, and eggs can all hide out in old and fallen leaves that have dropped off deciduous plants, trees, and dead veggies.

— Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 6 Nov. 2026
What starts as a thrilling hustle exposes just how many guns are hiding inside the homes of their seemingly safe community.

— Marta Balaga, Variety, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of hide

Noun

Pony hair, crafted out of genuine cowhide, is a premium choice, not only because of its distinct aesthetic but also due to the excellence of the material’s quality.

— Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026
In the living room, a cardboard chair by British designer Max Lamb faces a Le Corbusier Lc4 chaise chair by Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Jeanneret for Cassina covered in a cowhide.

— Gay Gassmann, Architectural Digest, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of cowhide

Verb

There’s getting into shape and then there’s whipping a company into shape, preparing it for the fast-moving future.

— Evan Clark, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026
Now comes Denver, which whipped the Panthers in Super Bowl 50 because Carolina couldn’t handle the Broncos’ pass rush.

— Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of whip

Noun

Most of the color right now is coming from early-changing tree species such as dogwood, sourwood, red maple, black gum, tulip poplar and birch.

— Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 17 Oct. 2026
The back roads of southwest Virginia wind, crest, and plunge through lush valleys of oak, poplar, birch, and maple trees.

— David Alm, Longreads, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of birch

Verb

Her designs are crafted in France using leather farmed in France and tanned in Italy, and are constructed entirely without stitching, using an innovative system of folding, assembly and rivets.

— Alex Wynne, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
Coco & Eve’s face tanning mist offers a way to achieve a natural, radiant glow entirely on her own terms, without sun exposure, tanning beds, or heavy makeup.

— Ethan Stone October 9, Idaho Statesman, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of tan

Noun

As for the strap, the model comes equipped with a gray saffiano calf leather iteration, complete with beige calf leather lining.

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2026
With its open toe, the Sandaloo elegantly reveals the foot, while the wide strap and sturdy heel provides a feeling of security.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2026

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