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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
Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 28 May 2026
Broil 3 large red bell peppers on a rimmed baking sheet, turning occasionally, until skins are charred and flesh is softened, 12–15 minutes.
—Kamal Mouzawak, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 May 2026
Garlic should be cured for about 3 to 4 weeks until the bulb skins are perfectly dry and papery, the roots are hard and bristly, and the garlic leaves are brown and brittle to the touch.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 May 2026
Orange Friday had turned into a tarps-off, shirts-and-skins exhibition rather than just more dismay in May.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 23 May 2026
Blanch them first in boiling water and peel to remove their skins if desired.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
Taxidermy is the art of preserving, stuffing, and mounting animal skins.
—Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 18 May 2026
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
Noun
Some varieties of slicing cucumbers have very tender skins and bruise easily.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 28 May 2026
Broil 3 large red bell peppers on a rimmed baking sheet, turning occasionally, until skins are charred and flesh is softened, 12–15 minutes.
—Kamal Mouzawak, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 May 2026
Garlic should be cured for about 3 to 4 weeks until the bulb skins are perfectly dry and papery, the roots are hard and bristly, and the garlic leaves are brown and brittle to the touch.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 May 2026
Orange Friday had turned into a tarps-off, shirts-and-skins exhibition rather than just more dismay in May.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 23 May 2026
Blanch them first in boiling water and peel to remove their skins if desired.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
Taxidermy is the art of preserving, stuffing, and mounting animal skins.
—Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 18 May 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skins
Noun
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In reality, the exteriors of the home were shot in Bel Air and the interiors were built on a stage at Universal in Los Angeles.—
Alexandra Jhamb Burns,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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However, trim remains the most popular accent on home exteriors (at 69 percent), despite a 10 percentage point decline since 2024.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
3 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
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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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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
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The brand is most known for its usage of premium leathers and use of Goodyear welt construction across its core styles.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
1 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
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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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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 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
Noun
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An employee beverage was found on food prep surfaces.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
May 29,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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The sole has an excellent grip on wet surfaces.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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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 7 Jun. 2026.
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