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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
Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 18 June 2026
Both types of drums are traditionally large, made with wood and cowhide skins that are sometimes tacked onto the body with metal studs, rings or rope.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 17 June 2026
Apples Apples, particularly their skins, can help to improve insulin sensitivity and decrease insulin resistance.
—Ashley Olivine, Verywell Health, 17 June 2026
Many animals have evolved defensive features such as skins, shells, and scales to protect themselves from predators.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 9 June 2026
When cool enough to handle, peel off the skins.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 8 June 2026
In order to get the most use out of your scraps, chop them up into small pieces and agitate the skins to release as much oil as possible; this will maximize their effect as a repellent.
—Natalia Gonzalez Blanco Serrano, The Spruce, 7 June 2026
In addition, research has shown cockroach debris, such as feces and shed skins, can cause allergies and asthma in some people.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 4 June 2026
Drain the water again, add fresh water, and repeat this process a few more times until most of the skins are removed.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2026
Noun
In gaming, Fortnite added official skins for the characters.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 18 June 2026
Both types of drums are traditionally large, made with wood and cowhide skins that are sometimes tacked onto the body with metal studs, rings or rope.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 17 June 2026
Apples Apples, particularly their skins, can help to improve insulin sensitivity and decrease insulin resistance.
—Ashley Olivine, Verywell Health, 17 June 2026
Many animals have evolved defensive features such as skins, shells, and scales to protect themselves from predators.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 9 June 2026
When cool enough to handle, peel off the skins.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 8 June 2026
In order to get the most use out of your scraps, chop them up into small pieces and agitate the skins to release as much oil as possible; this will maximize their effect as a repellent.
—Natalia Gonzalez Blanco Serrano, The Spruce, 7 June 2026
In addition, research has shown cockroach debris, such as feces and shed skins, can cause allergies and asthma in some people.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 4 June 2026
Drain the water again, add fresh water, and repeat this process a few more times until most of the skins are removed.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skins
Noun
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Screen It Decorative screens or slatted wood panels are easy, effective options that blend well with most exteriors, according to Joe Waroquier, founder of Joe Waroquier HOME.—
Sheila Kim,
The Spruce,
15 June 2026
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Underneath their colorful cartoon animal exteriors, the animatronics are a skeleton of metal and pneumatic tubes.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
Noun
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These passages are called portages, a term derived from English and French trappers who, alongside Indigenous nations like the Ojibwe and the Dakota, collected pelts for the lucrative fur trade from the late 17th century to the early 19th.—
John Bowe,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
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The beautiful array of their divergent sizes and pelts coalesced as oils on canvas and rendered their exploits almost dreamlike.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
Noun
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The curation of silhouettes includes Cordelia, Cora, Clarina, Vadada and Addadina, featuring textured jacquards, metallic leathers, python prints, brocades and lurex fabrics.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
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Galeon’s in-house design team collaborated with Hong Kong’s InSitu Design to create living quarters defined by sleek marbles, supple Italian leathers, warm woods, and rich textiles.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Burden of Justice peels back the polished surface of Stockholm’s elite law firms to reveal a world where desperation, ambition, and moral compromise simmer just beneath the surface.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
8 June 2026
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Blending sharp humor, irreverent games and unexpected twists, each episode peels back the polished layers of today’s most talked about talent to reveal the human behind the fame… and no topic is off-limits.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
13 May 2026
Verb
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Though Lesnar rarely cheats to win, Femi isn’t going to lose clean.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Five average players committed to protecting the middle of the ice are more effective than four great ones and one who cheats for offence.—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
8 May 2026
Verb
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The campus is eerily silent, even as Israel attacks Lebanon and the United States bombs Iran.—
Jonathan Zimmerman,
Chicago Tribune,
9 June 2026
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The United States bombs Iran's nuclear facilities days later.—
Erin Mansfield,
USA Today,
1 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The virus can spread through coughing and sneezing — hanging in the air and living on surfaces for hours after an infected person has left a room.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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The visible gap for the door mechanism running across the rear fenders is unfortunate, especially since more basic minivans showcase clean surfaces there.—
Tim Stevens,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
Noun
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The attractive, mid-30s crowd seemed to be a mix of friends and couples donning beards, tattoos, red lips, and furs worn with sneakers.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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No one wanted to stand behind the commanding warriors, draped in blankets and furs, brass hoops in their earlobes, medals and wampum on their strong chests, silver armbands glinting in the light.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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“Skins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skins. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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