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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
Grace McCarty, Glamour, 13 Mar. 2026
Changing clothes and showering after spending time outside to wash pollen off your skin and hair.
—Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026
The Sports Desk, NBC news, 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
In addition to headbands, barrettes, and clips, Bigelow’s comprehensive beauty selection includes fine fragrances, skin care, makeup, and bath and body products across mass and luxury brands.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 13 Mar. 2026
Changing clothes and showering after spending time outside to wash pollen off your skin and hair.
—Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Verb
Then the athletes rip off the skins and ski a short downhill portion before returning to climbing, this time with a combination of skinning and bootpacking (dashing uphill in their ski boots, with skis secured to a backpack).
—The Sports Desk, NBC news, 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
Noun
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The exterior of the building will be made of mostly stucco with pops of color including blue, green and grey, Schwartz said.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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Painted Brick Painting your front door to add a pop of color or updating your home's exterior with fresh paint is typically a great way to spruce up and appeal to buyers.—
Kristine Gill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 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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As submitted, the petition would not limit the trapping or hunting of furbearers, just the sale of their furs and other parts, including hides, pelts, skins, claws and similar items.—
Olivia Young,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Minimalist doesn’t have to mean no flair—this pillow makes a name for itself with a circle silhouette, a twisted piping, and a leather material, resulting in a pillow that fits a minimalist palette while still delivering on plenty of personality.—
Shoko Wanger,
Architectural Digest,
9 Mar. 2026
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Outside the shows, the shade popped up on the street as well, appearing in accessories and statement separates, from leather jackets to bubble skirts.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
9 Mar. 2026
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The institute and federal ocean officials say those appendages, called cerata, hold the stinging cells in a concentrated form, making the slug’s sting especially potent.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Mar. 2026
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If these stinging insects are nesting in your yard, look for the things that might be attracting wasps and learn how to keep them away.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2026
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Add the olive oil, a little at a time, while continuing to cream the cheese into the mixture.—
Nancy Vienneau,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2026
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Next, cream the butter and sugar in a mixer, about three minutes on medium speed.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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Stellar occultations are, alas, difficult to observe — they can only be seen from random narrow tracks across the surface of the Earth.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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In order to be more confident in predicting an El Niño, trade winds blowing from east-to-west across the equator would need to slacken, allowing more warm water from the western Pacific to push east and emerge at the surface.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
10 Mar. 2026
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Communications student Loane Concy Clementia recently stood outside the Rabanne show at Paris Fashion Week, wearing a black bra, a white lace and satin skirt and a white fur bomber off the shoulder.—
Madeleine Schulz,
Vogue,
9 Mar. 2026
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Mix-and-match bold colorways (think jewel tones and maybe silks with an iridescent sheen), textures like faux fur, and patterns that go beyond checks and stripes.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
9 Mar. 2026
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Outside, the carbon fiber was refinished, and new clear coat was applied.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
13 Mar. 2026
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Martha collapses into Margo’s giant black coat, which looks like a parachute.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Skin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skin. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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