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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
Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2026
Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
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
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Noun
It’s formulated with calcium to promote new cell growth, adenosine to fill in wrinkles, collagen to maintain your skin’s density and thickness, elastin to restore stretched skin, and Vitamin D for rejuvenation.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
Birds of paradise from islands such as New Guinea were hunted and skinned, then exported to Europe and the US, where they were sold to milliners at auctions in London, Paris and Amsterdam.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skin
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The soft Italian suede is treated with the brand’s proprietary City Dry technology, which creates a waterproof exterior to combat rain and slush.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Jan. 2026
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The 6,000-square-foot estate draws heavily on Moroccan design motifs, with the celebrated interior designer Brittny Button bringing in touches like a 13th-century fireplace in the living room and Moroccan fountains along the exterior.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
28 Jan. 2026
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Natural fur coats come from the pelts of animals, and the fur is a protein fiber like human hair.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
14 Jan. 2026
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They are created by taking a lamb or sheep pelt and tanning its hide—that would be the sheepskin part of the equation—while also shaving down its wool, aka, the shearling, to a uniform length.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
12 Jan. 2026
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The latest collection tipped an earflap cap to aviator style, showcasing shearling bombers, leather trenches, and coats with stand-up buckle collars.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
26 Jan. 2026
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In addition to their sleek leather uppers, the shoes feature resilient rubber outsoles fit for New York City sidewalks and well beyond.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Grejo sank scowling back into his chair as though stung by Adi’s answer.—
Jonathan Miles,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Ten inches of snow and freeze-your-assets-off temperatures stung Broadway over the weekend, forcing cancellations and box office drops for some shows by the hundreds of thousands of dollars.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
27 Jan. 2026
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In a large bowl, cream together room temp butter and sugar, then add sour cream.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Jan. 2026
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Sandy brown, deep blue, and cream conjure up visions of a desert landscape.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
16 Jan. 2026
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The department warned citizens that snow and ice can create extremely slippery surfaces and lead to serious or even deadly accidents.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Advanced technologies like microencapsulation and nano-layering allow actives to penetrate effectively without overwhelming the skin’s surface—reducing irritation while improving efficacy.—
Corein Carter,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The faux fur trim gives it an elevated touch, and the fuzzy pockets really seal the deal.—
Jamie Fischer,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Jan. 2026
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Still, once the lower fur overhang is added, these look superb.—
Matt Gardner,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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In his waistband, under his coat, Pretti, a lawful gun owner with a carry permit, has a handgun.—
Yahya Abou-Ghazala,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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Given the arctic temperatures gripping much of Canada and the Northeast this winter, those coats are a much welcome amenity.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Skin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skin. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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