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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
Celeste Polanco, Essence, 1 May 2025
Dyeing eggs also dates back to the ancient Middle East when people used onion skins to color them, Kizenko said.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 20 Apr. 2025
New Atlas, 5 Mar. 2025
Fur handling is a lengthy discussion for another time, but at the very least, have a plan to skin your catch, then roll it up (fur out) and put it in the freezer, to be sold or tanned at a later time.
—Skye Goode, Outdoor Life, 27 Feb. 2025
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Noun
When most of us think of K-beauty, our mind instantly goes to skin care.
—Celeste Polanco, Essence, 1 May 2025
Dyeing eggs also dates back to the ancient Middle East when people used onion skins to color them, Kizenko said.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 20 Apr. 2025
Verb
Naledi skins its trailer out in a combination of aluminum and aluminum composite.
—New Atlas, 5 Mar. 2025
Fur handling is a lengthy discussion for another time, but at the very least, have a plan to skin your catch, then roll it up (fur out) and put it in the freezer, to be sold or tanned at a later time.
—Skye Goode, Outdoor Life, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skin
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The exterior is European flax linen and the feather-down insert with its organic cotton shell is the ideal medium firmness.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
26 Apr. 2025
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Hedges, who plays a blue-collar quarry worker, sees his hard-hat exterior unexpectedly soften by the play’s end.—
Laura Regensdorf,
Vogue,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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There has been little direct evidence of such garments, but bone needles and the bones of the fur-bearing animals used to make pelts provide some indirect evidence of this early tailoring.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
26 Dec. 2024
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Fur trappers, the almanac stated, used this time also to hunt beavers for their pelts.—
John Tufts,
The Courier-Journal,
22 Nov. 2024
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The whiskey is smooth and silky on the palate, featuring a harmonious blend of stone fruit, caramel, leather, and a hint of smoke.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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The event will feature 120 American artists working in ceramics, decorative fiber, basketry, furniture, glass, jewelry, leather, metal, mixed-media, wood, paper and wearable art.—
Roger Catlin,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Recent federal proposals aim to peel back the curtain, mandating clearer disclosure of fees, rebates and spread pricing.—
Yasser Almuaala,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Carefully peel the round from the tortilla press, place on the comal and cook on one side for 1 minute.—
Jess Fleming,
Twin Cities,
27 Apr. 2025
Verb
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That play — not even a full turnover, mind you — is what stings a full year later.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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Malone, who gets Mincemeat’s best song, still looks like a favorite in his category, and Mincemeat did get recognition for its score (written by three of its stars, members of the same comedy troupe), but the lack of enthusiasm elsewhere must sting.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
1 May 2025
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Medications for neuropathic pain include: Amitriptyline Duloxetine Pregabalin and gabapentin Capsaicin creams and patches are also used.—
Sarah Jividen,
Verywell Health,
22 Apr. 2025
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The best face massagers are an easy way to level up your skin-care routine and give your precious serums, cleansers, and creams some well-deserved support.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Then, almost all at once, the insects burrow upward and break through the surface of the soil, often making their presence known by erupting in loud and at times constant choruses.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2025
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The park is also home to California’s first maritime heritage underwater trail, which passes by the barges and boats that now rest below the surface of Emerald Bay.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2025
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Potential adopters tend to prefer cats with other fur patterns and more outgoing personalities, according to Henkel.—
Simone Jasper,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2025
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Its fur has a yellow-gray tint and its eyes appear relatively large.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Skin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skin. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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