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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
Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2025
New Cosmetics – 4 heads, 4 weapon skins, 2 vehicle skins, 3 drone skins, 1 Echo-4 frame.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
More on tegu lizards Tegus are often hunted for skins, local consumption, and sometimes, the commercial pet trade, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2025
The skins can create a gritty texture or dull appearance, so Sarris said some chefs remove them for aesthetic and sensory reasons.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 5 Aug. 2025
Noun
Plant Correctly Plant the cloves with their papery skins, pointed ends up, about 2 to 4 inches deep in your prepared planting spot.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2025
New Cosmetics – 4 heads, 4 weapon skins, 2 vehicle skins, 3 drone skins, 1 Echo-4 frame.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
More on tegu lizards Tegus are often hunted for skins, local consumption, and sometimes, the commercial pet trade, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2025
The skins can create a gritty texture or dull appearance, so Sarris said some chefs remove them for aesthetic and sensory reasons.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skins
Noun
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The slip-on design and luxe leather exteriors instantly upgrade your look, while wide footbeds offer a comfortable space for your feet to sit without constraint.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Sep. 2025
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Home Depot’s yard decor lineup is designed to make exteriors shine, featuring a mix of lights, figures, and themed accessories.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Around that same time, English merchants began offering Caribbean rum to the Shawnee and other Native groups as part of the trade in deerskins and beaver pelts.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Material World is a weekly roundup of innovations and ideas within the materials sector, covering news from emerging biomaterials and alternative leathers to sustainable substitutes and future-proof fibers.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
4 Sep. 2025
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Travertine floors, open-pore woods, micro-perforated leathers, brushed metals, and loose furniture are set among a muted scheme of taupes and slates.—
Julia Zaltzman,
Robb Report,
31 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Even as his car peels away down the street, several kids run after it.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
5 Sep. 2025
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There are many more layers here, which the film gradually peels away to reveal the tragedy at its core.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2025
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Remind them their worth is non-negotiable When your child fails — gets cut from the team, bombs a test — remind them their value isn't up for debate.—
Jennifer Breheny Wallace,
CNBC,
21 Aug. 2025
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Pace put different people through the paces of different things on different equipment and surfaces, ranging from some beginner movements to some rather acrobatic moves by a woman visiting from South Korea that looked a lot like gymnastics.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Self-adhesive metal plates hold each light, sticking tight to surfaces while keeping them blemish-free.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Hudson and Dommek say non-Indigenous people assume all Indigenous Alaskans live in igloos and dress in furs, but that’s not typical of many, including the Iñupiat people.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
4 Sep. 2025
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Initially, furs were the focus, primarily ones that were more affordable than those sold in Manhattan.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2019
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Goldens typically have longer, wavier coats, while Labs have shorter, dense double coats.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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Three old ladies dressed in black peer through a tiny shop window, and a group of children in thick winter coats play with a Jack Russell dog.—
Joanne Harris
September 8,
Literary Hub,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Skins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skins. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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