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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
Sean Nevin, NBC news, 19 Feb. 2026
Just like apples, peaches, grapes, and other fruits, their skins are also loaded with nutrients like antioxidants and fiber.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026
Once at the top, athletes then remove the skins for a quick descent back down the slope.
—Stephen J. Beard, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
Attached to the bottom of their skis are skins — essentially strips of grippy carpet — that keep them from sliding backwards.
—Zak Keefer, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Other ways to maximize their health benefits include roasting them, keeping their skins on, and pairing them with other vegetables.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 19 Feb. 2026
Competitors then take the skins off their skis before slaloming down the descent to the finish line.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
The aim is to create an environment in which bacteria struggle to thrive without damaging the fruit skins.
—Alma Avalle, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Feb. 2026
An interior drop pouch holds climbing skins, three zippered outer pockets swallow headlamps and sunscreen.
—Kelly Bastone, Outside, 10 Feb. 2026
Noun
Today, for the first time at the Olympics, skiers will scamper uphill wearing carpet-like skins on their skis or just their stiff boots, then barrel back down an ungroomed course.
—Sean Nevin, NBC news, 19 Feb. 2026
Just like apples, peaches, grapes, and other fruits, their skins are also loaded with nutrients like antioxidants and fiber.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026
Once at the top, athletes then remove the skins for a quick descent back down the slope.
—Stephen J. Beard, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
Attached to the bottom of their skis are skins — essentially strips of grippy carpet — that keep them from sliding backwards.
—Zak Keefer, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Other ways to maximize their health benefits include roasting them, keeping their skins on, and pairing them with other vegetables.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 19 Feb. 2026
Competitors then take the skins off their skis before slaloming down the descent to the finish line.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
The aim is to create an environment in which bacteria struggle to thrive without damaging the fruit skins.
—Alma Avalle, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Feb. 2026
An interior drop pouch holds climbing skins, three zippered outer pockets swallow headlamps and sunscreen.
—Kelly Bastone, Outside, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skins
Noun
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Metal roofing, stone and stucco exteriors and radiant heating are intended to keep maintenance low and comfort high over time.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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The show featured around 150 local home improvement companies specializing in remodeling, exteriors, windows and doors, electrical and backyards.—
Francesca Pica,
jsonline.com,
17 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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Coker used deadstock fabrics, upcycled denim and upcycled leathers, as well as British wool and reclaimed satins for the collection.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
19 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,
Sourcing Journal,
19 Feb. 2026
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Low tides offer a look as the ocean peels back to give people a glimpse at the critters and plant life usually underwater.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
31 Dec. 2025
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Though the show peels back a layer or two in every episode, Barrera’s character remains a bit of a cipher.—
Sofía Tafich,
Vogue,
22 Dec. 2025
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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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Blashill wants the Blackhawks to be a fast-pressure team at both ends of the rink, one that attacks vertically but never cheats for offense.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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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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If Venezuela and its region instead spiral into chaos and suffering, Trump will merely look like a bully, a president who cowers when facing the mighty — in Moscow or Beijing, say — but bombs those who can’t return fire, whether in Nigeria, Yemen or Venezuela.—
Andreas Kluth,
Boston Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Stainless steel utensils are a safer alternative to cast iron and stainless-steel cookware, but delicate surfaces require delicate tools—and silicone options like this utensil set by Cook With Color are the perfect swap to keep both your cookware and your utensils non-toxic.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
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Fans of Tell Me Lies will find plenty to latch onto here — the layered secrets, the simmering tensions beneath polished surfaces and the way the truth always finds a way to surface.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
20 Feb. 2026
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Full faux furs are still in the mix, but I was particularly intrigued by its appearance on the trims of the coat.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
19 Feb. 2026
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According to the international non-profit Fur Free Alliance, more than 1,600 clothing retailers have agreed to stop selling furs.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Skins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skins. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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