as in structure
the arrangement of parts that gives something its basic form
Native Americans covered the skeletons of their wigwams with bark, rush mats, or hides
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Recent Examples of skeleton
But some countries and non-profits have been forced to send skeleton teams, or no one at all.
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Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Inside a wood and glass display case in a locked basement room, the team found an almost complete skeleton, adorned with armbands and a chest plate, Carpenter wrote.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 5 Nov. 2025
The Hold Steady frontman’s sixth solo album has been praised for its groovy narrative skeleton.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 31 Oct. 2025
This layer then preserved the surface underneath it in three dimensions as the dinosaur’s organic matter continued decaying before its skeleton eventually fossilized.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 23 Oct. 2025
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Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Inside a wood and glass display case in a locked basement room, the team found an almost complete skeleton, adorned with armbands and a chest plate, Carpenter wrote.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 5 Nov. 2025
The Hold Steady frontman’s sixth solo album has been praised for its groovy narrative skeleton.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 31 Oct. 2025
This layer then preserved the surface underneath it in three dimensions as the dinosaur’s organic matter continued decaying before its skeleton eventually fossilized.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 23 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skeleton
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Flares such as this one reveal the presence of incredibly large stars near the hearts of galaxies and shed light on the very structure of galaxies, Ford said.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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This modularity allows researchers to easily tailor specific functions — such as efficient ionic conduction — into the material without compromising the fundamental stability or overall structure.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
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The race’s result will likely shape the state's legal and political framework for years to come, and may influence national debates about political speech, accountability for public officials and the boundaries of campaign rhetoric.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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On the technical front, the platform supports multiple engines and frameworks, with native templates alongside integration with Godot and Phaser.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
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Expansive lawns, multiple patios, and intimate courtyards throughout the property create spaces for gatherings of any size, while the careful integration of architecture and landscape—bridges, circular entryways, waterfalls, and streams—ensures a sense of discovery at every turn.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
6 Nov. 2025
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Adopting the Southern view, the Supreme Court issued opinions that severely undermined the legal architecture of Reconstruction.—
Equal Justice Initiative,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Skeleton.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skeleton. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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