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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
Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 7 Jan. 2026
These changes to the fabric’s texture can also irritate delicate skin.
—Elizabeth Brownfield, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026
Quanta Magazine, 27 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
What Tomato Paste Actually Is Tomato paste is made by cooking tomatoes slowly for hours, removing seeds and skins, and reducing the pulp until thick and intensely concentrated.
—Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 7 Jan. 2026
These changes to the fabric’s texture can also irritate delicate skin.
—Elizabeth Brownfield, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026
Verb
Researchers could run a measuring wheel across an animal’s hide and mark out units in chalk, or skin the creature and measure its surface area by hand.
—Quanta Magazine, 27 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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This chic travel bag has a waterproof faux leather exterior, plus a durable polyester lining that’s easy to clean.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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The unlawful taking of any part or accessory affixed to the interior or exterior of a motor vehicle in a manner which would make the item an attachment of the vehicle or necessary for its operation.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Jan. 2026
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The mammals found in the Himalayas and mainland Southeast Asia into South China, are trafficked alive as exotic pets and their pelts are also sold illegally.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
7 Jan. 2026
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Washington, two years into this rebuild, is still looking up at Philadelphia, which captured its second straight division title with a 29-18 win Saturday, becoming the first NFC East team in more than two decades to win consecutive division pelts.—
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
21 Dec. 2025
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Vegan leather pants also stood out because of their ridiculously steep markdowns ($55 seems almost too good to be true).—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
7 Jan. 2026
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Narrowed, smooth leather and mid-height heels streamline the denim style, giving it an elongating appearance.—
Aaron Royce,
InStyle,
7 Jan. 2026
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But the Chiefs not being in the playoffs still stings.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
7 Jan. 2026
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But a lackluster performance during that fall's vice presidential debate did little to help the party avoid stinging losses in November 2024.—
Hunter Woodall,
CBS News,
5 Jan. 2026
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Tips for Making Cherry Cookies Decker’s recipe doesn’t call for softened butter, but allowing the butter to soften before beating it with the sugar (a process known as creaming) will lead to a lighter, fluffier texture.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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And for dessert, there’s the delightful sponge balls called gulab jamun and shahi falooda, a sweet drink mixed with basil seeds, cream and rose syrup.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
30 Dec. 2025
Noun
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This airflow spins the rotator through surface friction alone.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
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The tiny liquid droplets in the fog can freeze instantly to any surface, including vehicles and road surfaces.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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Try adding new pieces like full-length animal-print coats, faux-fur boots, and tights for a warm-weather wardrobe option that feels glamorous and warmly cozy.—
Belle Bakst,
InStyle,
6 Jan. 2026
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After picking up after her dog’s shedding fur and food crumbs for years, senior SEO analyst Stewart Savin found that the Bissell PowerClean FurFinder has been one of the best cordless models to tackle these messes and more on hardwoods.—
Terri Williams,
Architectural Digest,
6 Jan. 2026
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Meyer, meanwhile, wore a white graphic tee with black mini shorts and a Thom Browne top coat, W reported.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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Aside from its practicality at night, the coat is also a lightweight and stylish find that’ll keep you warm without overheating.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Skin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skin. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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