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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
Jesse Raub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 2026
But his reporting from Cuba eventually got under the regime’s skin.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
Ben Church, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
Modern recruitment models tend to prepare for the long term, whereas Villa have shown there are different ways to skin a cat.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026
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Noun
This gyuto is hand-forged and features the Nashiji (pear skin) pattern, hammered into the steel to prevent food from sticking when slicing.
—Jesse Raub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 2026
But his reporting from Cuba eventually got under the regime’s skin.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
Verb
The sport, therefore, has a strong relationship with the military, with troops in such environments regularly skinning up mountains before skiing back down.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
Modern recruitment models tend to prepare for the long term, whereas Villa have shown there are different ways to skin a cat.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skin
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Another stadium change sparks old NFL debate While the Mercedes-Benz logos will be returned to their place on the facade after the tournament, Atlanta Stadium's exterior isn't the only area experiencing a major change.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Beyond the stylish exterior, it’s packed with practical safety details, including a locking zipper compartment, slash-resistant construction, and an additional zippered interior pocket to keep valuables tucked away.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2026
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The PlayLab staff will host a story time featuring books inspired by bison, along with a coloring craft event and a touch-and-feel experience with bison pelts.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Please, please, please tell me that pelt was not Rollo.—
Lincee Ray,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Mar. 2026
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There's no need for Cher to want to turn back time, as the music legend arrived at the Met Gala in black lace and leather.—
Anika Reed,
USA Today,
5 May 2026
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After he was ejected, the coach then inexplicably gathered a personal item — a leather briefcase more suited for the office than a ballpark — and began to walk slowly off the field.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
4 May 2026
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This scene stings with recognition.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Apr. 2026
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Captain Ethan Ampadu is one of the survivors of that stinging 2024 play-off final defeat.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Simply cream the butter and sugar together, add the eggs, dry ingredients, and bananas, and pour the batter in the pan.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
23 Apr. 2026
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Its flower colors range from shades of yellow to cream, pink, and red.—
Sheryl Geerts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Apr. 2026
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In spite of their initial resistance, Didion’s writing pulls buried recollections to the surface.—
Maddie Connors,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Kay isn’t some kind of unhinged chaos agent or emotional thrill-seeker (well, maybe just a little), but rather an adventurous artist eager to dig deep beneath the surface.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
28 Apr. 2026
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Of note, Billie Eilish wore an Oscar De La Renta dress for a cause, calling for the storied house to end its ties to fur.—
Luis Giraldo,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
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Adorned in fur coats, colorful sunglasses and patterned ties, artists and celebrities including Owen Wilson, Rufus Wainwright, Lauren Halsey and Catherine Opie joined to celebrate gala honorees Betye Saar and television writer and producer Darren Star.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2026
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The result is a deeply sad drama that’s trying on a thriller’s coat for size.—
Chris Feil,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
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The shoes were paired with a Michael Kors Collection Leopard-Printed Calf Hair Balmacaan coat.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
1 May 2026
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“Skin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skin. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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