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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
Celeste Polanco, Essence, 1 May 2025
Dyeing eggs also dates back to the ancient Middle East when people used onion skins to color them, Kizenko said.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 20 Apr. 2025
New Atlas, 5 Mar. 2025
Fur handling is a lengthy discussion for another time, but at the very least, have a plan to skin your catch, then roll it up (fur out) and put it in the freezer, to be sold or tanned at a later time.
—Skye Goode, Outdoor Life, 27 Feb. 2025
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Noun
When most of us think of K-beauty, our mind instantly goes to skin care.
—Celeste Polanco, Essence, 1 May 2025
Dyeing eggs also dates back to the ancient Middle East when people used onion skins to color them, Kizenko said.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 20 Apr. 2025
Verb
Naledi skins its trailer out in a combination of aluminum and aluminum composite.
—New Atlas, 5 Mar. 2025
Fur handling is a lengthy discussion for another time, but at the very least, have a plan to skin your catch, then roll it up (fur out) and put it in the freezer, to be sold or tanned at a later time.
—Skye Goode, Outdoor Life, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skin
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The exterior is made with mesh to enhance airflow, and the shirt has elastane to stretch and move with you.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
8 May 2025
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Photo: Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust/Getty Images The exterior was inspired by Shingle-style homes, which were popular among wealthy East Coast families.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
8 May 2025
Noun
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There has been little direct evidence of such garments, but bone needles and the bones of the fur-bearing animals used to make pelts provide some indirect evidence of this early tailoring.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
26 Dec. 2024
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Fur trappers, the almanac stated, used this time also to hunt beavers for their pelts.—
John Tufts,
The Courier-Journal,
22 Nov. 2024
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In 2023, the gala honored the late designer Karl Lagerfeld, with references to his unique style and combination of black, white and leather, as well as his beloved cat Choupette.—
Renee Anderson,
CBS News,
4 May 2025
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Dua Lipa and boyfriend Callum Turner enjoyed an intimate date night out together, in contrasting bright whites (him) and sleek black leather (her, of course!).—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
4 May 2025
Verb
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Photos taken during the health department’s inspection showed bookshelves with cracked and peeling paint sitting close to the ground, but the wood is now sanded smooth and painted over.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
9 May 2025
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The narrative unfolds and evolves over time, steadily peeling away psychological layers and adding depth through creative additions.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
9 May 2025
Verb
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That play — not even a full turnover, mind you — is what stings a full year later.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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Malone, who gets Mincemeat’s best song, still looks like a favorite in his category, and Mincemeat did get recognition for its score (written by three of its stars, members of the same comedy troupe), but the lack of enthusiasm elsewhere must sting.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
1 May 2025
Verb
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While most creams simply hydrate, this one goes above and beyond, helping rebuild what your skin loses over time, improving texture, boosting tolerance to actives like tretinoin, and visibly reducing signs of aging.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
27 Mar. 2025
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Medications for neuropathic pain include: Amitriptyline Duloxetine Pregabalin and gabapentin Capsaicin creams and patches are also used.—
Sarah Jividen,
Verywell Health,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Mow Only When Grass Is Dry Wet grass clippings cling to mower blades and fall in clumps on the surface of the turf.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 May 2025
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Powered by Adelaide, Forbes AI Creating and selling digital assets looks simple on the surface: make once, sell infinitely, enjoy passive income.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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Potential adopters tend to prefer cats with other fur patterns and more outgoing personalities, according to Henkel.—
Simone Jasper,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2025
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Its fur has a yellow-gray tint and its eyes appear relatively large.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Skin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skin. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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