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
Washington Post, 28 Mar. 2021
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
Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Made for summertime heat, this breathable slip-on features Sperry's classic silhouette with a memory foam insole, rawhide laces, and flexible non-marking rubber outsole that offers enhanced traction.
—Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Also in that particular drawer: dog biscuits, rawhide chews — and the pristine bunny.
—Washington Post, 28 Mar. 2021
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
The Dolce & Gabbana rawhide leather shirt and Alice + Olivia suede bell bottoms Wilson wore during the photo shoot for her 2024 album, Whirlwind.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Made for summertime heat, this breathable slip-on features Sperry's classic silhouette with a memory foam insole, rawhide laces, and flexible non-marking rubber outsole that offers enhanced traction.
—Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Mar. 2025
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Verb
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From formal opera gloves to leather driving gloves, like a pencil skirt, gloves are also a beloved vintage style that can instantly give your ensemble Old Hollywood flair.—
Morgan Evans,
InStyle,
15 Jan. 2026
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From penny loafers and tassel loafers to leather and suede variations, there are so many different iterations of the tried-and-true shoe that can fit seamlessly into your closet, no matter your personal style.—
Abby Morgan Lebet,
Glamour,
31 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The original style of most sauces is spicy-sweet with molasses, ketchup, and hickory flavors being the predominant notes.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
17 Jan. 2026
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When burned, the wood produces a rich, aromatic smoke due to high lignin levels, which imparts a more intense flavor than oak or hickory, with earthy cumin undertones and a mild sweetness.—
Von Diaz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
11 Dec. 2025
Verb
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As my colleague Adam Serwer has written, many Minnesotans are engaging in protests and efforts to deliver food and supplies to families in hiding.—
Julie Beck,
The Atlantic,
31 Jan. 2026
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Asked whether the 2-0 derby defeat to Manchester United at Old Trafford on January 17 might have gone a different way had Diogo Dalot been red-carded in the 11th minute for a knee-high foul on Jeremy Doku, Guardiola was insistent that his Manchester City team could not hide behind the decision.—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Leather Coats and Jackets Leather is often made from cowhide, but it can also be made from the hide of other animals, such as bison, deer, goat, and sheep.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
14 Jan. 2026
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Earth-tone rooms have oversize leather chairs, gas fireplaces, Native American rugs, and cowhide upholstery.—
Emily Pennington,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Even then, though, leadership didn’t whip against the bill, which ultimately passed with seven Democrats voting in favor.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
30 Jan. 2026
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In an age when polarized politics have whipped extremists into a frenzy and disagreeing with someone’s views justifies physical assault among fringe elements, the assault on Omar is a new abysmal milestone of societal degradation.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Native trees, especially oaks and birch, are important to the reproductive success of insectivorous birds and other wildlife.—
GrrlScientist,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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These birds especially love birch trees for nesting and enjoy a feeder full of suet, sunflower seeds, and peanuts.—
Kier Holmes,
Martha Stewart,
18 Jan. 2026
Verb
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If carefully tanned, well made, and properly cared for, a real fur hat or coat should last for decades.—
Skye Goode,
Outdoor Life,
29 Jan. 2026
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This is a gradual self-tanning lotion that helps reduce the appearance of cellulite with ingredients such as collagen, elastin and caffeine from green tea.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Michelle Williams turned heads in a sheer black gown that featured a structured bodice with delicate straps and a dramatic black tulle train.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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Skorniakov worked with him on axels using a harness and a pole, bracing and lifting as his son spun in the straps.—
Sally Jenkins,
The Atlantic,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Rawhide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rawhide. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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