as in hides
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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The long silhouette gives you ample coverage and hides pesky sweat spots (like the inner thighs), while still offering a lightweight feel.—
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But this spectacular view hides some interesting details.—
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In the fourth minute, Meschack Elia whips a ball across the box to Bakambu, eight yards from goal.—
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Stephen Fry whips out his phone to snag a picture with Johnny Knoxville inside the Fox Upfront 2026 afterparty in New York City on May 11.—
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Plus, they’re made with lightweight materials (nylon straps and foam outsoles) to prevent foot fatigue.—
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Sandals have two small straps for an upper, one above the toes and the other above the main portion of the foot.—
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Just in time for summer, Amazon’s Memorial Day sale slashes 25% off the price of these Nike Calm Mules, which play off the trending sneakers-to-sandals trend.—
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SpaceX's Starlink is rolling out a new deal that slashes the monthly price of the satellite internet service in the US by $21.—
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In the 1860s, the Central Pacific Railroad laid tracks, which allowed for crops to be transported to market.—
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Tomatoes are among the most popular backyard garden crops—and with good reason.—
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“Rawhides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rawhides. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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