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
The man once rumored to have purchased the Elephant Man's bones never acknowledged any alleged skeletons hiding in his own closet.
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Rodney Carmichael, NPR, 3 June 2026
The same continuous weight-bearing load that protects the heart also signals the skeleton to stay strong.
—Allison Palmer
updated June 3, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
Weight-bearing and resistance exercise load the skeleton directly, signaling the body to lay down new bone tissue.
—Allison Palmer
updated June 3, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
Tooth enamel is the hardest part of the entire mammal skeleton; 97 percent of it is hydroxyapatite, the hard mineral component of bone (most bone tissue is only about 40 to 70 percent hydroxyapatite).
—ArsTechnica, 2 June 2026
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Rodney Carmichael, NPR, 3 June 2026
The same continuous weight-bearing load that protects the heart also signals the skeleton to stay strong.
—Allison Palmer
updated June 3, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
Weight-bearing and resistance exercise load the skeleton directly, signaling the body to lay down new bone tissue.
—Allison Palmer
updated June 3, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
Tooth enamel is the hardest part of the entire mammal skeleton; 97 percent of it is hydroxyapatite, the hard mineral component of bone (most bone tissue is only about 40 to 70 percent hydroxyapatite).
—ArsTechnica, 2 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for skeleton
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skeleton
Noun
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While much attention since the fire has focused on rebuilding physical structures, Nemecek said preserving the ranch’s purpose is equally important.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
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Although the structure itself has been replaced, the site has been home to community gatherings, events, concerts and celebrations for the past 130 years.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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The framework could be signed by both sides remotely in the next few days, Araghchi said.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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Large randomized trials testing specific food protocols don’t yet exist, but the hormonal physiology underlying the general framework is well documented.—
Allison Palmer
Updated June 13,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 June 2026
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Tyrnauer also plans to use Tribeca Festival’s history to spark a larger conversation about cities, art, and the need for connection, examining how De Niro and Rosenthal harnessed cinema as a form of civic architecture and activism.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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Ukrainian professionals who once worked in finance, information technology, construction, game design and architecture have turned their civilian capabilities to military means.—
Elizabeth Shackelford,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
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“Skeleton.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skeleton. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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