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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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as in bronzed
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Recent Examples of tanned
Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 3 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
The high heel stiletto sandals feature three intertwining straps on the caged vamp and are made with metal-free tanned leather.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Will Porter, Outside, 17 Oct. 2025
According to the house, the new version in washed and vegetable-tanned leather boasts lighter hardware, an adjustable shoulder strap and a single-zip opening.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2025
The resulting leather sheets are tanned using natural vegetable processes.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 10 Sep. 2025
Red Antler processed the meat for him, the hide is being tanned, and the skull mounted.
—Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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, 3 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
The high heel stiletto sandals feature three intertwining straps on the caged vamp and are made with metal-free tanned leather.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Adjective
Each pair is made in the USA with leather tanned at SB Foot in Red Wing, Minnesota.
—Will Porter, Outside, 17 Oct. 2025
According to the house, the new version in washed and vegetable-tanned leather boasts lighter hardware, an adjustable shoulder strap and a single-zip opening.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2025
The resulting leather sheets are tanned using natural vegetable processes.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 10 Sep. 2025
Red Antler processed the meat for him, the hide is being tanned, and the skull mounted.
—Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tanned
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LaVine and Monk whipped the crowd into a frenzy, combining to make 17 of 32 from the field and 10 of 18 from 3-point range as the Kings bounced back from a season-opening loss to the Phoenix Suns.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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The cold brew is bitter but topped with a fluffy, whipped cold foam that tastes almondy, sweet and spice-filled.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Oct. 2025
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Some even licked the candy to soften it -- a trick used by contestants in the show.—
Hakyung Kate Lee,
ABC News,
17 Oct. 2025
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Napkins were crumpled; plates were licked.—
Helen Shaw,
New Yorker,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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On glam, Kardashian looked to Dimitris Giannetos for her sophisticated slickback bun, with bronzed makeup, and long black talon nails.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
23 Oct. 2025
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The model shared a snap of her bronzed legs and flat stomach with the waves crashing in the background.—
Danielle Minnetian,
FOXNews.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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Mirrors have a patina, coffee tables are leathered and trunk-like.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
8 Oct. 2025
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Mounting annoyance manifested itself in bizarre fashion last night when manager Chris Wilder, walking towards the tunnel at half-time, leathered a ball into the crowd in anger, above.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Thomas was pounded by two Tustin defenders on a run to the left as Thomas tried to get into the end zone.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
24 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, Ukraine is being pounded by a barrage of Russian strikes across the country, including a drone strike on a kindergarten in its second-largest city, Kharkiv.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
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Some $465,000 in funding that Kristi House planned to use to support mental health and trauma therapists was slashed from an early version of the Miami-Dade budget, but was restored when the county commission approved the final budget in September.—
Mimi Whitefield,
Miami Herald,
28 Oct. 2025
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The Capital Area Food Bank has seen some of its own federal funding slashed even as demand skyrockets.—
The NPR Network,
NPR,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Picking sweet Julie mangoes from the big tree in the front yard of my childhood home; going to the beach where my late brother tried (and failed) to teach me to swim; visiting relatives during the summer in the very areas that were now being lashed by rain and wind.—
Grace White,
Essence,
29 Oct. 2025
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Vargas floated groups of migrants across the informal border crossing between Guatemala and Mexico on a makeshift raft made from wooden boards lashed to fat inner tubes.—
Daniel Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The dress code was casual for the at-home event, with Khloé wearing a brown and white cow-print, loose-fitting onesie.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
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Her hair is often a massive tangle of black curls, her nails are expertly polished, her huge brown eyes peer out from spidery lashes, and her skin is cocoa-butter smooth.—
Stephanie Mansfield,
Vogue,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Tanned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tanned. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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