as in structure
the arrangement of parts that gives something its basic form
Native Americans covered the skeletons of their wigwams with bark, rush mats, or hides
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Recent Examples of skeleton
In a photo Barker shared to his Instagram Story, a towering skeleton appears to help decorate the evergreen, holding a string of white lights.
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Mackenzie Schmidt, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
The discovery of human remains is not uncommon across the U.K., as hundreds of skeletons dating from 2500 B.C.E. to 1500 B.C.E. have been uncovered, according to a press release.
—Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 15 Dec. 2024
New Yorkers should be grateful for the way those old skeletons absorb the blows of refurbishment.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 12 Dec. 2024
The dinosaur is known from several skeletons that are remarkably complete compared with other dinosaurs known from the same Early Cretaceous rocks.
—Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Dec. 2024
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Mackenzie Schmidt, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
The discovery of human remains is not uncommon across the U.K., as hundreds of skeletons dating from 2500 B.C.E. to 1500 B.C.E. have been uncovered, according to a press release.
—Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 15 Dec. 2024
New Yorkers should be grateful for the way those old skeletons absorb the blows of refurbishment.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 12 Dec. 2024
The dinosaur is known from several skeletons that are remarkably complete compared with other dinosaurs known from the same Early Cretaceous rocks.
—Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skeleton
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Both of these issues, however, can be solved with careful engineering of the battery's structure.—
Ashley Belanger,
Ars Technica,
17 Jan. 2025
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Suspicious from the start Scientists had suspected since the discovery of DNA’s structure in the 1950s that genetic misspellings and other mutations accruing in non-reproductive, or somatic, tissues could help explain disease and aging.—
Amber Dance,
Smithsonian Magazine,
17 Jan. 2025
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Although they can be pruned into any shape, Wood recommends that pruning is kept within the framework of the plant.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2025
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Under the framework, 18 U.S. allies will have no new restrictions, but for most other countries, the U.S. will require authorization for exports, reexports, and transfers of advanced computing chips.—
Chad de Guzman,
TIME,
14 Jan. 2025
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Art lovers should also visit the Astrup Fearnley Museum, where contemporary art meets striking architecture by the fjord.—
David Nikel,
Forbes,
11 Jan. 2025
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According to the November update by the American Institute of Architects, one-third of leading architecture firms listed increasing profitability and project financing among their top concerns for 2025.—
Sofia Celeste,
WWD,
10 Jan. 2025
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