as in structures
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 skeletons
Perry’s films can lurch from romance to madcap Madea comedy to skeletons-in-the-closet family drama and back…all in the space of 20 minutes.
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Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
Despite looking like a fighter pilot who could win a game of dogfight football, Colin isn’t framed as a temptation for Marissa, and a lack of sexy secrets proves to be a recurring blind spot for the series, even if those two have plenty of other skeletons in their massive, boring closets.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 6 Nov. 2025
Ronnie here — time to swap skeletons for pumpkin spice and enjoy those gorgeous fall colors before Mariah Carey fully thaws.
—Ronnie Li, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Researchers found key reproductive hormones estrogen, progesterone and testosterone in hard tissues, such as the bones and teeth, of skeletons dating back as far as 1,000 years, according to a study published October 2 in the Journal of Archaeological Science.
—Jack Guy, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
The skeletons sit on a bench in the old theater's lobby.
—Keith Sharon, Nashville Tennessean, 30 Oct. 2025
Skulls and skeletons are another iconic part of the holiday, and take several forms, from colorful sugar skulls to face painting.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2025
Halloween festivities Aaron Brewer made a great Michael Myers, meanwhile members of the Dolphins staff dressed up as skeletons.
—Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2025
Jack-o’-lanterns flicker on doorsteps, skeletons hang from porches and children test out their costumes before the big night.
—Brandi D. Addison, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Oct. 2025
Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
Despite looking like a fighter pilot who could win a game of dogfight football, Colin isn’t framed as a temptation for Marissa, and a lack of sexy secrets proves to be a recurring blind spot for the series, even if those two have plenty of other skeletons in their massive, boring closets.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 6 Nov. 2025
Ronnie here — time to swap skeletons for pumpkin spice and enjoy those gorgeous fall colors before Mariah Carey fully thaws.
—Ronnie Li, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Researchers found key reproductive hormones estrogen, progesterone and testosterone in hard tissues, such as the bones and teeth, of skeletons dating back as far as 1,000 years, according to a study published October 2 in the Journal of Archaeological Science.
—Jack Guy, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
The skeletons sit on a bench in the old theater's lobby.
—Keith Sharon, Nashville Tennessean, 30 Oct. 2025
Skulls and skeletons are another iconic part of the holiday, and take several forms, from colorful sugar skulls to face painting.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2025
Halloween festivities Aaron Brewer made a great Michael Myers, meanwhile members of the Dolphins staff dressed up as skeletons.
—Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2025
Jack-o’-lanterns flicker on doorsteps, skeletons hang from porches and children test out their costumes before the big night.
—Brandi D. Addison, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skeletons
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In all, more than 8,000 California wildfires blackened 525,223 acres, killed 31 people and burned 16,512 structures in the past year, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection said.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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The Palisades fire killed 12 people and destroyed more than 6,000 structures, becoming the third-most destructive fire in state history.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Jan. 2026
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Because health care has been relatively slow to develop AI governance frameworks, CFOs are increasingly being asked to approve significant investments in technology their organizations may not yet have the internal expertise to evaluate or manage, Freestone said.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
6 Jan. 2026
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In practice, the idea behind Trade The Pool is relatively straightforward - applying institutional-style capital allocation and risk frameworks to individual traders.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
5 Jan. 2026
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To find a better solution, the researchers built an algorithm to engineer useful disordered architectures.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
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By integrating new technology, automation, and zero-trust architectures, CSPM tools are working to ensure the future of cloud security.—
Wyles Daniel,
Ascend Agency,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Skeletons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skeletons. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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