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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
Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
At the same time, the gentle formula, powered by LashCatalyst™ Peptide Complex, botanicals, and vitamins (prostaglandin-free), creates an ideal base for sensitive skin.
—Essence, 28 Oct. 2025
Gabrielle Chenault, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Oct. 2025
Otherwise known as Bloody Face, Thredson's murderous actions, including skinning victims, were motivated by his search for a mother figure after being abandoned as a child.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
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Noun
In the Dallas Fort Worth, Bowie House, Auberge Collection channels nurture through the Qi facial, a soulful treatment using gold micromagnets to lift and restore the skin and ground the spirit.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
At the same time, the gentle formula, powered by LashCatalyst™ Peptide Complex, botanicals, and vitamins (prostaglandin-free), creates an ideal base for sensitive skin.
—Essence, 28 Oct. 2025
Verb
This can include field dressing, skinning, butchering into various cuts and packaging.
—Gabrielle Chenault, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Oct. 2025
Otherwise known as Bloody Face, Thredson's murderous actions, including skinning victims, were motivated by his search for a mother figure after being abandoned as a child.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skin
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The exterior is crafted from water-resistant suede, while a thick interior faux fur lining keeps your toes toasty on bone-chilling days.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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The thieves used a basket lift to scale the museum’s exterior, forced open a window, and used cutting tools to open display cases in the Apollo Gallery.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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Her own hair, by celebrity hairstylist Dimitris Giannetos, was styled into tiny, Renaissance inspired braids, complementing the thicker pelts across her body.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
25 Oct. 2025
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Sometime between Monday night and Tuesday morning, fencing was cut and pens and nest boxes were destroyed to release the mink, which are raised for their pelts, Fur Commission USA said.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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In addition to its roomy style, fans also enthusiastically cite the bag’s leather material for its durability.—
Michelle Baricevic,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Oct. 2025
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The vintage look featured a large fur trim attached to a leather corset and a leather tassel skirt over black leggings.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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While basic first aid can often ease the pain of a bee sting, according to the Mayo Clinic, those who are stung more than a dozen times can experience a more severe reaction, which includes nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever and lightheadedness.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Considering that one cocktail could cost one hour of some employees’ wages, the removal of that free drink benefit stung even more, Quimby and Reber told Deadline.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream together butter and sugar until combined.—
Kathryn Gregory,
Louisville Courier Journal,
15 Oct. 2025
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In a stand mixer, thoroughly cream together the shortening, margarine, 3 cups of the sugar, and the eggs.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The contributions of Sara Shallenberger Brown, Amelia Brown Frazier and Owsley Brown Frazier barely scratch the surface of what George Garvin Brown’s descendants have done, and continue to do, for the Louisville community.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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All that Wednesday fears surfaces once Lucas and his parents Mal (Tucker Boyes) and Alice (Allie Tamburello) arrive.—
Rick Mauch,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Oct. 2025
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The vintage look featured a large fur trim attached to a leather corset and a leather tassel skirt over black leggings.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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As his skin gradually healed, his fur began growing back.—
Allison Moses,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
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The cropped, slim fit gives it a modern shape that layers cleanly under blazers or coats.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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For Halloween 2021, Pepper Thai — cookbook author and Chrissy Teigen's mom — showed off her costume on Instagram as the ultimate momager, wearing a fur coat and holding a Hermès Birkin bag.—
Diana Pearl,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Skin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skin. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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