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
The skeleton being analyzed is from a man who lived in the late Middle Ages (1300 C.E. to 1536 C.E.) and sustained his knee injury during his 20's.
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Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 16 May 2025
From the start she’s presented as a dark force, with actual skeletons in her closet.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 16 May 2025
Panama's government estimates that more than 2,500 tons of trash have been left behind, including gasoline containers, mountains of plastic, and even human skeletons.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
Inevitably, many closets are emptied of their skeletons in the process, and lives are upended in the process.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
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Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 16 May 2025
From the start she’s presented as a dark force, with actual skeletons in her closet.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 16 May 2025
Panama's government estimates that more than 2,500 tons of trash have been left behind, including gasoline containers, mountains of plastic, and even human skeletons.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
Inevitably, many closets are emptied of their skeletons in the process, and lives are upended in the process.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for skeleton
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skeleton
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The traditional ceremony, where the final steel beam with an evergreen tree affixed to it is placed on the structure, marks a milestone in the construction process.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
29 May 2025
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That’s why finding a pair with actual structure, like Archie's Flip Flops, can make a big difference.—
Lauren Paige Richeson,
Health,
29 May 2025
Noun
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Then there is brute-forcing fingerprint recognition using a framework called BrutePrint.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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The advisors weren't consulting on the new framework, and there is much uncertainty about its implementation.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
23 May 2025
Noun
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Built around 1913, the Shields House has a twin structure next door that mirrors its architecture.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
24 May 2025
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The borough's unique blend of historic architecture, diverse communities and cutting-edge culture creates an atmosphere impossible to replicate anywhere else in the city.—
Malik Peay,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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“Skeleton.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skeleton. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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