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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
Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
For more olive-toned skin, experts suggest opting Peach.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 5 Aug. 2025
Michael Cox, New York Times, 6 July 2025
It is packed with 12 actives including a Suprême Skin Bio Complex (to boost skin renewal), which brightens, de-puffs, smoothens and firms skin around the eye area.
—Bianca Salonga, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025
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Noun
The Battle Pass will include 100 tiers of cosmetic unlocks including weapon skins, charms, XP tokens and more.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
For more olive-toned skin, experts suggest opting Peach.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 5 Aug. 2025
Verb
In particular, Jess Carter was skinned three times by Delpinhe Cascarino in the first half — two warning signs, and then the assist for Marie-Antoinette Katoto’s opener.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 6 July 2025
It is packed with 12 actives including a Suprême Skin Bio Complex (to boost skin renewal), which brightens, de-puffs, smoothens and firms skin around the eye area.
—Bianca Salonga, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skin
Noun
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The exterior of the Kempner Theater was later altered into more of an Art Deco style that was highlighted by ceramic tile.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Aug. 2025
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The weekender bag has a soft exterior that is flexible enough to accommodate clothes, shoes, and toiletries, and the material is waterproof, ensuring everything inside is protected regardless of travel-day conditions.—
Rachel Trujillo,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Most notable is Dave Bautista's lead performance as bounty hunter Boyce, who is tasked with escorting a witch into a post-apocalyptic wasteland in search of a werewolf's pelt to give to an evil queen.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 July 2025
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Divots taken from the fairways looked like pelts, and the greens were noticeably softer and more receptive.—
Doug Ferguson,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2025
Noun
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The dining room’s leather seating, custom bauble ceiling and a 1,100-gallon aquarium pair perfectly with a menu of salmon and strip loin.—
DeMarco Williams,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Common case materials include hard plastic, faux leather, silicone and other materials still.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The 14-time Grammy winner peeled back the curtain on her glittery new album, The Life of a Showgirl, during an appearance Wednesday on the New Heights podcast, which is hosted by her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, and his brother, Jason.—
Lauren Huff,
EW.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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To make peeling easier, lightly crack the eggs as soon as they are done and shock them in an ice bath for 10 minutes.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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As for the number of people stung, the beach patrol doesn’t have numbers.—
Todd Karpovich,
Baltimore Sun,
30 July 2025
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The other hallmark symptoms include swelling—especially around the lips, eyelids or extremities—and a burning or stinging sensation in affected areas.—
Elizabeth Yuko,
Flow Space,
23 July 2025
Verb
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In contrast to cream or beige carpets, which blend easily with a broader palette, gray requires more intentional design.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 July 2025
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In Vanderbilt’s first game after his boast, East Tennessee State creamed the Commodores.—
Blake Toppmeyer,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
Noun
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These tumors are firm, white, and moist on the surface, Aguirre says, and generally persist for up to 150 days—and then disappear.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
14 Aug. 2025
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This proliferation of machine identities creates massive attack surfaces.—
TK Keanini,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Indoor: These are at the opposite end of the spectrum, with everything from leather to fur making up the seat and expensive hardwoods constructing the frame.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Aug. 2025
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In Sydney, Jenna Ortega stepped out for a Wednesday season 2 fan event in a black and orange striped Fendi gown and fur coat.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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“Skin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skin. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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