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as in exteriors
an outer part or layer
space-age materials used on the skin of the aircraft
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as in pelts
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 leathers
the hairless natural covering of an animal prepared for use
calfskin gloves
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as in cheats
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 bombs
to defeat by a large margin
we simply got skinned in the interoffice softball tournament
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Recent Examples of skins
Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
Pay close attention to pipes under skins, window frames, rooflines, basements and crawl spaces.
—Ryan Brennan
may 8, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026
Experts also recommend avoiding putting fruit pulp or skins in the garbage disposal to prevent clogs and damage to the blades.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 May 2026
The researchers envision a world where autonomous underwater robots use glowing skins to navigate the deep ocean without heavy batteries.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
The downloadable content includes two operator skins, weapon blueprints, charms and other cosmetic items, along with experience boosts.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 6 May 2026
Creamy mashed potatoes combine with butter, heavy cream, and sour cream, and then finished off with bacon, crisp potato skins, and a layer of Cheddar cheese.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 6 May 2026
The key ingredient here is GSM10, a patent-pending molecule derived from a decade of research into the Perrin family’s grape pomace—the seeds and skins left over from the winemaking process, which scientists have found has a potent ability to help the skin renew itself.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 6 May 2026
The Caudalie beauty brand was the brainchild of daughter Mathilde and her husband Bertrand Thomas, who learned from a Bordeaux pharmacology professor about the potential health benefits of the grape skins thrown away by wineries.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
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London Fashion Week went a step further and banned exotic animal skins such as crocodile, alligator and snake from shows beginning in 2025.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
Pay close attention to pipes under skins, window frames, rooflines, basements and crawl spaces.
—Ryan Brennan
may 8, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026
Experts also recommend avoiding putting fruit pulp or skins in the garbage disposal to prevent clogs and damage to the blades.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 May 2026
The researchers envision a world where autonomous underwater robots use glowing skins to navigate the deep ocean without heavy batteries.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
The downloadable content includes two operator skins, weapon blueprints, charms and other cosmetic items, along with experience boosts.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 6 May 2026
Creamy mashed potatoes combine with butter, heavy cream, and sour cream, and then finished off with bacon, crisp potato skins, and a layer of Cheddar cheese.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 6 May 2026
The key ingredient here is GSM10, a patent-pending molecule derived from a decade of research into the Perrin family’s grape pomace—the seeds and skins left over from the winemaking process, which scientists have found has a potent ability to help the skin renew itself.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 6 May 2026
The Caudalie beauty brand was the brainchild of daughter Mathilde and her husband Bertrand Thomas, who learned from a Bordeaux pharmacology professor about the potential health benefits of the grape skins thrown away by wineries.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skins
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Researchers said large office towers with glass exteriors could eventually offset part of their electricity demand using the technology.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
14 May 2026
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Designer Frank Woll took the helm on the exteriors, creating a steel-and-aluminum structure with fluid lines, inspired by the sea itself.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
14 May 2026
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The PlayLab staff will host a story time featuring books inspired by bison, along with a coloring craft event and a touch-and-feel experience with bison pelts.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Avoid storing fur in plastic garment bags, warm, dry closets, or dank, humid areas like the basement, as this can dry out pelts and lead to cracking or shedding.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2026
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Material World is a weekly roundup of innovations and ideas within the materials sector, covering what’s changing in how fashion is made, scaled or engineered from emerging biomaterials and alternative leathers to sustainable substitutes and future-proof fibers.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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Each one features expansive picture windows or a private terrace and is decked out with leathers, wood veneers, and marbles.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2026
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Each new burst of observation, each refined model, peels back another layer, showing us just how dynamic and surprising the life of a star can be.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
3 May 2026
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The Swedish Academy has simply added a new twist to a decades-long game of peekaboo, where Dylan, né Robert Zimmerman, peels back one mask to reveal another, an infinity of disguises.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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The top-two primary system also cheats voters by pushing all candidates onto one primary ballot.—
John Seiler,
Oc Register,
29 Apr. 2026
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Inspired by real stories, Eva Marcille portrays a wife who miraculously cheats death after her husband’s (Tyler Lepley) betrayal in Pushed Off a Plane and Survived airing on February 28.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
30 Jan. 2026
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The United States bombs Iran's nuclear facilities days later.—
Erin Mansfield,
USA Today,
1 Mar. 2026
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Page Six gets a Hollywood edition Papps declined last week to reveal what stories his reporters were chasing and what bombs the political columnists will throw in its first editions.—
Christopher Weber,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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So those platforms repaved most of the internet into surfaces that could host video ads, then incentivized users and publishers to roll their cameras.—
Lane Brown,
Vulture,
15 May 2026
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For a decade, surfaces of materials were the bane of my existence.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
15 May 2026
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The teaser doesn’t give away much of the plot, but the best part is Pugh standing in a funeral wearing all-black furs and round black sunglasses.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
13 May 2026
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Staff started out by wearing bear masks and animal furs, then crawling into the enclosure to spoon-feed the cubs formula.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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“Skins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skins. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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