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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
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
2 June 2026
The biggest is Theroux’s overly tanned and idiotic tech billionaire Benji Barnes, who is dating Emily (Emily Blunt) after recently divorcing his cool wife Sasha Barnes (Lucy Liu) and leaving her with billions.
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Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
4 May 2026
The ex-spies blended in nicely among the engineers, techies, and tanned retirees from law enforcement and government-adjacent jobs.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Literary Hub,
10 Oct. 2025
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
Blond, blue-eyed and perpetually tanned, Harmon served as Groucho Marx’s assistant on the 1961 CBS game show Tell It to Groucho, then starred as a girl in Hawaii who gets mixed up in a robbery in the beach party movie One Way Wahine (1965).
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Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Apr. 2026
His skin is tanned, similar to a Lunarian king.
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Tyler Erzberger,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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.
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Tori Crowther,
Allure,
19 Mar. 2026
Tessum, 36, tall, lean, and tanned, already has two world records for trips to the North Pole.
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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.
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Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
5 Mar. 2026
Tall and tanned, the Portland native moved to Palm Springs, yes, during the pandemic.
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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.
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Skye Goode,
Outdoor Life,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Rigid beauty standards defined Victoria’s Secret in the peak of its mid-aughts glory, with girls watching rows of extra-small, tanned models at the annual fashion show.
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Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
2 June 2026
The biggest is Theroux’s overly tanned and idiotic tech billionaire Benji Barnes, who is dating Emily (Emily Blunt) after recently divorcing his cool wife Sasha Barnes (Lucy Liu) and leaving her with billions.
—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
4 May 2026
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
Verb
In racy photos posted by Kardashian, the longtime Kardashian-Jenner family friend is seen toned and tanned, her hair messy.
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Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
Blond, blue-eyed and perpetually tanned, Harmon served as Groucho Marx’s assistant on the 1961 CBS game show Tell It to Groucho, then starred as a girl in Hawaii who gets mixed up in a robbery in the beach party movie One Way Wahine (1965).
—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Apr. 2026
His skin is tanned, similar to a Lunarian king.
—
Tyler Erzberger,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tanned
Adjective
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It can be used as a primer, highlighter, or to fake a bronzed complexion.
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The bronzed skin is tacky with the bird’s own fat and sugars, and beautifully caramelized along every ridge.
Verb
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Haaland leaped and whipped a header toward the corner of the net — only for the goalkeeper to make a save.
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The menu features Mediterranean delicacies, starting with mezze like hummus, muhammara (a walnut and red pepper dip) and whipped feta spreads.
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In Huntington Beach and San Clemente, the messy, wild waves licked the bottom of the pier structures.
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When the tiffin is returned licked clean, Ila sends another meal but with a note, leading to a rich correspondence between the two.
Adjective
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But the favourite dish of the squad so far was salmon tataki with brown butter vinaigrette, white soy, yuzu and honey.
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Police said the suspect is a man in his 30s with brown hair and a beard.
Verb
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In Baghdad, thousands marched through the streets, including some who slashed their heads with razors and performed other forms of self-flagellation in a show of grief to mark the occasion.
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After the subsidy was slashed to $15 million, Tri-Rail’s management said the railroad would run out of money by mid-2027 if more money was not provided.
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As the storms pounded the area, Bartlett and Hanover Park were hit especially hard, with 3-inch tree limbs reported down in Bartlett.
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West Germany, arrogant attitude adjusted, pounded Chile, 4-1.
Adjective
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Thanks to a critical refueling stop in Delaware Bay, the ruddy turnstone shorebird manages to migrate thousands of miles each year to its breeding grounds in the high Arctic.
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Scotland away Scotland is set to make its first trip to the World Cup since 1998 with this ruddy pink-orange pinstripe design.
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The main space includes a custom kitchen with an induction Verona stove, leathered granite counters and a large copper farmhouse sink.
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Inside, the home features 10-foot coffered ceilings, white oak floors, and a kitchen with a La Cornue range and light leathered marble countertops.
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“Tanned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tanned. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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