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as in exterior
an outer part or layer
space-age materials used on the skin of the aircraft
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as in pelt
the outer covering of an animal removed for its commercial value
hats made from beaver skins were once fashionable
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as in leather
the hairless natural covering of an animal prepared for use
calfskin gloves
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as in to sting
to rob by the use of trickery or threats
got his revenge on the dirty swindler who had skinned him
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as in to cream
to defeat by a large margin
we simply got skinned in the interoffice softball tournament
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Recent Examples of skin
Jen Christensen, CNN, 13 Jan. 2025
The skin on the star fruit is edible, so there is no need to peel it.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Ld, Health, 13 Jan. 2025
Jamie Shandro, Outside Online, 20 Dec. 2024
Edward’s parenting was particularly industrious, requiring his children to paint their own rooms, make their own clothes and earn extra cash by trapping and skinning muskrats to sell their pelts.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Ash should be washed off skin as quickly as possible.
—Jen Christensen, CNN, 13 Jan. 2025
The skin on the star fruit is edible, so there is no need to peel it.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Ld, Health, 13 Jan. 2025
Verb
The year Nina turned 16, she was bound and determined to reach a new high point of base camp, Camp Muir, by skinning up on her own skis.
—Jamie Shandro, Outside Online, 20 Dec. 2024
Edward’s parenting was particularly industrious, requiring his children to paint their own rooms, make their own clothes and earn extra cash by trapping and skinning muskrats to sell their pelts.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024
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Lee’s role as the female lead’s bodyguard catapulted him to national heartthrob status; his popularity was so great that fans would regularly leave messages all over the exterior of his apartment, and traffic would be stalled across four lanes ahead of one of his fan meetings.—
Regina Kim,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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The exterior of the hospital was filmed at Faith Community Hospital in Jacksboro, Texas.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Jan. 2025
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Soon, Siberian fur traders were trapping and harvesting pelts in the Aleutian Islands and around the island of Kodiak off Alaska’s southern coast.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
3 Jan. 2025
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The hatmakers of Europe, buried in the pelts of otters and beavers from the lush New World, experimented with various substances to create felt.—
Sallie Tisdale,
Harper's Magazine,
2 Dec. 2024
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This fine leather Bosca bifold at Nordstrom offers several card slots and a section for cash, allowing for easy organization.—
Jené Luciani Sena,
Fox News,
18 Jan. 2025
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These loafers are covered in a striking merlot velvet with leather detailing, and have a chunky rubber sole that adds some retro flair.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
18 Jan. 2025
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Throughout the interior of the villa, guests can expect minimalist design with thoughtful historic touches — keep your eyes peeled for original details like wood floors, exposed beams, and doors.—
Dobrina Zhekova,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2025
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The report also called for repairs of peeling and cracking floor surface coating, which prevents them from being cleaned properly.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
6 Jan. 2025
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One day later Miami would kick off its plans for 2025 right by landing former Georgia starting quarterback Carson Beck in the transfer portal (more on that in a bit), but, still, this Orange Bowl had to sting Cristobal over all that might have been.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
10 Jan. 2025
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That loss hurt, of course, and losing the Super Bowl this time around would sting, too.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Zinc oxide is a key ingredient in most infant diaper creams so its ultra gentle.—
Bea McMonagle,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
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To make the cake, in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter, sugar, salt, and lime zest until light and fluffy.—
Neda Ulaby,
NPR,
23 Dec. 2024
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From May 2023 to May 2024, an El Niño current prevailed in the tropical Pacific, helping to drive average sea surface temperatures to a record-high 20.87°C (69.56°F), or more than half a degree celsius warmer than the 1991 to 2020 average.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
TIME,
10 Jan. 2025
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Simple surface cleaning, like vacuuming, dusting, and mopping, can reduce exposure and limit risk.—
Emily Mullin,
WIRED,
10 Jan. 2025
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Waterhouse herself also recently wore a different fur coat that looked similar to this one.—
Aamina Inayat Khan,
StyleCaster,
14 Jan. 2025
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Digital tools for animal fur were completely rebuilt, achieving a more natural look and enabling the adventurous sequences where lions swim and interact with snow.—
Bill Desowitz,
IndieWire,
13 Jan. 2025
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“Skin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skin. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.
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