as in gaunt
suffering extreme weight loss as a result of hunger or disease
the stray kitten's skeletal body was pitiful to look at
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Our portable X-ray machine reveals their skeletal structure, and high-resolution scans capture the intricate details of their feet.
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James T. Stroud, The Conversation, 25 Mar. 2025
What’s more, their skeletal structure was significantly better suited for sudden bursts of speed and grappling larger prey.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
When McGovern runs from a skeletal monster into a narrow, claustrophobic hallway with locked doors, the bony hands emitting from the goon’s chest aren’t as oppressive as the overall atmosphere.
—The New York Times, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Investigators are now tasked with comparing DNA samples or dental records to see if the skeletal remains belong to Schepers.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2025
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James T. Stroud, The Conversation, 25 Mar. 2025
What’s more, their skeletal structure was significantly better suited for sudden bursts of speed and grappling larger prey.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
When McGovern runs from a skeletal monster into a narrow, claustrophobic hallway with locked doors, the bony hands emitting from the goon’s chest aren’t as oppressive as the overall atmosphere.
—The New York Times, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Investigators are now tasked with comparing DNA samples or dental records to see if the skeletal remains belong to Schepers.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2025
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“Skeletal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skeletal. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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