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as in exterior
an outer part or layer
space-age materials used on the skin of the aircraft
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as in pelt
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 leather
the hairless natural covering of an animal prepared for use
calfskin gloves
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as in to sting
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 to cream
to defeat by a large margin
we simply got skinned in the interoffice softball tournament
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Recent Examples of skin
La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2025
The Southern sun can be intense, so help protect her skin and give it a beautiful, dewy glow with this Tula Skin Care Sunscreen Stick.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 2 May 2025
Elise Cutts, Quanta Magazine, 12 Mar. 2025
Naledi skins its trailer out in a combination of aluminum and aluminum composite.
—New Atlas, 5 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Mohs is a technique used to remove skin cancer while preserving as much healthy tissue as possible.
—La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2025
The Southern sun can be intense, so help protect her skin and give it a beautiful, dewy glow with this Tula Skin Care Sunscreen Stick.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 2 May 2025
Verb
But in our solar system, there’s more than one way to skin a planet.
—Elise Cutts, Quanta Magazine, 12 Mar. 2025
Naledi skins its trailer out in a combination of aluminum and aluminum composite.
—New Atlas, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skin
Noun
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Such a bold exterior look is the result of designer Chris Bottoms at Studio De Voogt listening to the owner’s ideas.—
Bill Springer,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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The distinctive body is well-suited for both right- and left-handed users, but the hyper-glossy exterior is prone to smudging (though it can be easily wiped away with a microfiber cloth).—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
19 May 2025
Noun
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Vanderbilt’s win adds another pelt in the team’s stretch of dominant home-court performances this season.—
Grant Salsman,
Kansas City Star,
2 Mar. 2025
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Hunted nearly to extinction for their pelts, they were later branded a nuisance for flooding farmland and chewing through timber.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
Noun
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Helping accomplish the latter, Skarsgard turned up on stage in some tight black leather pants.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
18 May 2025
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Dressed in a full leather riding suit, Ray (Alexander Skarsgård) is everything that pale, a cappella-singing Colin is not: a tall, swaggering Nordic god, seemingly at ease in his own skin.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
18 May 2025
Verb
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In addition to peeling skin, acral peeling skin syndrome has other symptoms.—
Kelly Burch Published,
Verywell Health,
22 May 2025
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Or peel away and head just down the petite staircase to Le Terrazze, the indoor/outdoor on-site restaurant where chef Alessandro Fiacco churns out his culinary art.—
Elycia Rubin,
HollywoodReporter,
21 May 2025
Verb
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Suarez is getting stung here and there, but the last two rounds the challenger is landing a bit cleaner.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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Additionally, getting stung by an Asian needle ant can be dangerous due to the life-threatening anaphylaxis that a sting can trigger.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 May 2025
Verb
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Next, begin making the crust by creaming together butter and sugar.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 May 2025
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Try prescription creams: Topical steroid creams are often the first choice for flares.—
Health,
Health,
11 May 2025
Noun
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Naturally, with her changing diet, her interest in culinary arts bubbled to the surface.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
22 May 2025
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The property, which backs up to a trolley stop, includes 270,000 square feet of office space, 135,000 square feet of retail space, and both surface and underground parking.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 May 2025
Noun
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Photo: Getty Images Later on in the evening, Ortega slipped into a maxi faux fur greige coat and a Barbie pink mini-dress—how very Carrie.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
14 May 2025
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During the event, Megan wore a cleavage-baring, sparkling silver gown custom-designed by Michael Kors with an extravagant white fur coat.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
14 May 2025
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“Skin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skin. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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