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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
Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
How would a person whose skin had never touched the outside air or been exposed to sunlight or temperature extremes react upon experiencing these for the first time?
—Literary Hub, 20 Feb. 2026
Cam Inman, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
The animals were valued for their fur and often trapped and skinned, while logging destroyed much of their habitat.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 22 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Also, instead of steaming, dry chicken skin is able to better render out its fat, and develop a golden brown crust, and that browning is additional flavor.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
How would a person whose skin had never touched the outside air or been exposed to sunlight or temperature extremes react upon experiencing these for the first time?
—Literary Hub, 20 Feb. 2026
Verb
Showed me more than one way to skin a cat.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
The animals were valued for their fur and often trapped and skinned, while logging destroyed much of their habitat.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skin
Noun
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Small, intentional touches can instantly brighten your home’s exterior.—
Lauren Jones,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2026
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The exterior of the beloved Art Deco building won’t change, Marks said.—
Iris Kwok,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Only Ralph could make tweed, velvet, fur pelts and suiting sexy and recognizable and stylishly sumptuous.—
Anika Reed,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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But humans have been lethal to stoats in return, especially when their pelts turn white.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The Fifty Shades of Grey alum added on a white leather handbag by the same brand, topping off her look with knee-high stiletto boots by Aquazzura.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
16 Feb. 2026
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This season, the Portuguese organization helped pair Campillo with footwear manufacturer Mariano Shoes for their latest collaboration together, which includes a classic boot in four colors, and leather loafers with artisanal leather soles.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The loss of Puig, who might be the most irreplaceable player in MLS, will certainly sting.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Further down the supply chain, former Army Ranger Patrick Montgomery, who runs KC Cattle Company, located outside Kansas City, Missouri, has been stung by high prices.—
Bloomberg Wire,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Perfect for pairing with a trip through their enormous salad bar and a scoop of mashed potatoes and creamed spinach (and timberline chili and mac and cheese), and one of their famous yeasty dinner rolls slathered with honey butter.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 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
Noun
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At the surface, everything about Doug Moe — his teams, his manner, his dress sense — seemed to embody complete madness.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
18 Feb. 2026
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Walking between buildings requires walking across sand and uneven surfaces, and traversing various stairs.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The interior faux-fur lining is soft and plush, adding warmth on chilly days without causing your feet to overheat.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Feb. 2026
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So named for Kate Hudson’s character in Almost Famous, the Penny Lane coat often has light or dark brown suede fabric, but its most defining characteristic is the fur (faux, hopefully) around the collar, cuffs, and hem.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
14 Feb. 2026
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The sneaker is already a favorite of the street style set, who’ve been seeing sporting them in their everyday looks with tailored pants, jeans, and maxi coats.—
Lucrezia Malavolta,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2026
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While these polishes last plenty long when worn solo, fans of the brand suggest pairing them with a clear base and top coat to lock in the color, add sheen, and curb chipping.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Skin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skin. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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