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as in whipped
to strike repeatedly with something long and thin or flexible
Grandpa told us that when he was a kid, if he misbehaved at all, his father would tan his backside with a belt
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as in licked
to strike repeatedly
a time when children were routinely tanned for misbehavior
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Recent Examples of tanned
Adam Ciralsky, Vanity Fair, 19 Mar. 2026
But this gorgeous pair of tanned leather mules has a cork insole and a natural rubber sole for a super high-quality step.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2026
Sunburnt blush focuses the color in the very center of your face for a just-tanned effect, while the doll-blush trend places it on the apples of cheeks for a smooth look.
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 15 Dec. 2025
The boots are made from a twinface sheepskin upper, with fleece and wool on the inside and the tanned skin on the outside.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 24 Nov. 2025
The homey haunt, just a stone's throw from the shore, has served up many ice-cold beverages for tanned locals and sunburnt visitors alike.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2025
Leo, hired as their lead guitarist, had the right look—rough around the edges, with long dark hair and tanned skin.
—Literary Hub, 10 Oct. 2025
Its broad, meticulously kept tanned dunes dissolving into rolling surf and the deep blue Pacific with breathtaking sunsets are a photographer’s dream.
—Greg Mellen, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Tori Crowther, Allure, 19 Mar. 2026
Tessum, 36, tall, lean, and tanned, already has two world records for trips to the North Pole.
—Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2026
Her privileged best friend, coming off an unsatisfying nose job, takes the drug and shows up the next day blonde, tanned and ready for the runway.
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 5 Mar. 2026
Tall and tanned, the Portland native moved to Palm Springs, yes, during the pandemic.
—Jason Sheeler, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026
If carefully tanned, well made, and properly cared for, a real fur hat or coat should last for decades.
—Skye Goode, Outdoor Life, 29 Jan. 2026
Senators captain Brady Tkachuk — still tanned after returning from summer break — addressed the media to discuss the season ahead and eventually offered his two cents on changing NHL fashion.
—Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
That hide is shipped overseas, usually to Asia, to be tanned into leather.
—Luke Fountain, CNBC, 25 Dec. 2025
He was also tanned, and hadn’t had a chance to fix a missing lower tooth.
—Ian Parker, New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2025
Adjective
The ex-spies blended in nicely among the engineers, techies, and tanned retirees from law enforcement and government-adjacent jobs.
—Adam Ciralsky, Vanity Fair, 19 Mar. 2026
But this gorgeous pair of tanned leather mules has a cork insole and a natural rubber sole for a super high-quality step.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2026
Sunburnt blush focuses the color in the very center of your face for a just-tanned effect, while the doll-blush trend places it on the apples of cheeks for a smooth look.
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 15 Dec. 2025
The boots are made from a twinface sheepskin upper, with fleece and wool on the inside and the tanned skin on the outside.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 24 Nov. 2025
The homey haunt, just a stone's throw from the shore, has served up many ice-cold beverages for tanned locals and sunburnt visitors alike.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2025
Leo, hired as their lead guitarist, had the right look—rough around the edges, with long dark hair and tanned skin.
—Literary Hub, 10 Oct. 2025
Its broad, meticulously kept tanned dunes dissolving into rolling surf and the deep blue Pacific with breathtaking sunsets are a photographer’s dream.
—Greg Mellen, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
Before then, it was thought that indoor tanners were about 75% percent more likely to develop melanoma than those who have never tanned indoors, and that just one session in a tanning bed could increase the risk by 20 percent.
—Tori Crowther, Allure, 19 Mar. 2026
Tessum, 36, tall, lean, and tanned, already has two world records for trips to the North Pole.
—Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2026
Her privileged best friend, coming off an unsatisfying nose job, takes the drug and shows up the next day blonde, tanned and ready for the runway.
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 5 Mar. 2026
Tall and tanned, the Portland native moved to Palm Springs, yes, during the pandemic.
—Jason Sheeler, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026
If carefully tanned, well made, and properly cared for, a real fur hat or coat should last for decades.
—Skye Goode, Outdoor Life, 29 Jan. 2026
Senators captain Brady Tkachuk — still tanned after returning from summer break — addressed the media to discuss the season ahead and eventually offered his two cents on changing NHL fashion.
—Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
That hide is shipped overseas, usually to Asia, to be tanned into leather.
—Luke Fountain, CNBC, 25 Dec. 2025
He was also tanned, and hadn’t had a chance to fix a missing lower tooth.
—Ian Parker, New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tanned
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The agents appeared to know young Markell was losing weight, forced to eat crappy food, whipped with a belt and slapped around.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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The South Florida man, who bears more than a striking resemblance to Jeffrey Epstein, was cruising down I-95 in his convertible about a week ago when a passerby whipped out his phone.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2026
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Rumor has it the fashion crowd licked the shelves clean in Paris as soon as the first designs hit stores.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
26 Mar. 2026
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Of course, the flue was closed, so the fire licked up the walls, left a smell like the fall, like ancient smokehouses and dung.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Mar. 2026
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The lifeguard drama was a global phenomenon that turned the beaches of Southern California — and the hot, bronzed bodies that patrolled them — into a symbol of American aspiration.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
26 Feb. 2026
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The Catch team has entirely remade the space in weighty, rich tones—dark woods, bronzed mirrors, copper velvets.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
8 Feb. 2026
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Meta also slashed headcount across its Facebook, global operations, recruiting, sales and Reality Labs divisions last week, CNBC reported.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
28 Mar. 2026
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Not only are their oil shipments bottled up in the Persian Gulf, output has been slashed as supplies have nowhere to go.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
28 Mar. 2026
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Old timers can recall when clockwork storms pounded in the summer and drizzled in the winter.—
Shi En Kim,
AZCentral.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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The fort stood high above the river, where fearsome artillery was able to turn back the Union gunboats that had pounded low-lying Fort Henry into submission.—
Bill Steiden,
Des Moines Register,
24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Diamond Crystal or Morton kosher salt, and remaining onions and cook, stirring often, until onions are deep brown and crisp in spots, 13–17 minutes.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Mar. 2026
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As the last part of its name implied, the flounder was golden brown and piled up, hiding a bed of crinkle cut french fries, which was hiding a puddle of creamy coleslaw.—
Andre James,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Trump has lashed out at a number of G7 members and NATO allies for not responding to his calls for help in reopening the Strait of Hormuz, although in recent days several of them had indicated a willingness to back appropriate action to restore the key waterway to normal traffic.—
Matthew Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Mar. 2026
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Many Banksy fans mourned the loss of the mystery and lashed out at the news outlet.—
Laurie Kellman,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Curries — nutty beef panang, a ruddy meatless variation made with pumpkin — emphasize creaminess and mild aromatic complexity.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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Pentecostal revival meeting lights and condominium-sale advertisements illuminate the city, leaving a ruddy glow along the highway.—
Edna Bonhomme,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Tanned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tanned. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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