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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
Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 10 Nov. 2025
How to Use Sweet Potato Skins There are many ways to use both sweet potatoes and their skins.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 10 Nov. 2025
Halve or quarter tomatoes (skins and seeds intact).
—Francesca Giuliani Hoffman, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
Land, an online marketplace for buying and selling Counter-Strike 2 skins.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 31 Oct. 2025
Manufacturers extract collagen, the fibrous protein that connects muscles, bones and skins, and then turn it into gelatin, according to MedicalNews Today.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
His dad shuts him down with stories of his grandparents escaping Buchenwald (a classic Jewish child experience), where prisoner skins were turned into lampshades.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 27 Oct. 2025
To prevent roaches, keep stove tops, counters and floors clean of grease and food; repair any plumbing leaks; seal cracks and holes near doors, windows and other areas of the home; and always keep an eye out for signs of cockroaches, which can include eggs, droppings and shed skins.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
Since eating onion skins raw isn’t recommended, try incorporating them into soups or grinding them into a powder to add to other recipes.
—Cathy Cassata, Health, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
The killer also served as inspiration for Psycho and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and led to a number of copycat attacks after he was known to kill women, wear their skins and dig up graves.
—Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 10 Nov. 2025
How to Use Sweet Potato Skins There are many ways to use both sweet potatoes and their skins.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 10 Nov. 2025
Halve or quarter tomatoes (skins and seeds intact).
—Francesca Giuliani Hoffman, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
Land, an online marketplace for buying and selling Counter-Strike 2 skins.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 31 Oct. 2025
Manufacturers extract collagen, the fibrous protein that connects muscles, bones and skins, and then turn it into gelatin, according to MedicalNews Today.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
His dad shuts him down with stories of his grandparents escaping Buchenwald (a classic Jewish child experience), where prisoner skins were turned into lampshades.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 27 Oct. 2025
To prevent roaches, keep stove tops, counters and floors clean of grease and food; repair any plumbing leaks; seal cracks and holes near doors, windows and other areas of the home; and always keep an eye out for signs of cockroaches, which can include eggs, droppings and shed skins.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
Since eating onion skins raw isn’t recommended, try incorporating them into soups or grinding them into a powder to add to other recipes.
—Cathy Cassata, Health, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skins
Noun
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The pilot is almost all exteriors at nighttime, and that means night shoots.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Nov. 2025
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Some exteriors around the studio have also been dressed up for scenes outside the hospital.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Fur trappers, the almanac stated, used this time to hunt beavers for their pelts.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Nov. 2025
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Fur trappers, the almanac stated, used this time to hunt beavers for their pelts.—
John Tufts,
IndyStar,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Per Jude’s website, each pair is made in Portugal using premium Italian and French leathers.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
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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,
6 Nov. 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
Verb
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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
Verb
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Ukraine bombs Russian energy infrastructure to defend civilians and destroy the Kremlin war machine.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Oct. 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
Noun
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Up to one inch of snow is possible, primarily on grassy and elevated surfaces, with higher totals above 3,000 feet.—
Sirena Bergman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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Most of that snowfall accumulated on grassy and elevated surfaces.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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At its peak, the store had over 200 departments, from furs and fashion to furniture and full restaurants.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Gucci was well represented by Elle Fanning in sky blue faux furs and Doja Cat in sunshine gold sequins.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Skins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skins. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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