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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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2
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
Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 24 May 2025
To apply, glide it over clean skin in a circular motion—just be sure not to tug on the skin.
—Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 23 May 2025
Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2025
But in our solar system, there’s more than one way to skin a planet.
—Elise Cutts, Quanta Magazine, 12 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Annie developed seasonal allergies in recent years that have only worsened on her skin and in her eyes, officials said.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 24 May 2025
To apply, glide it over clean skin in a circular motion—just be sure not to tug on the skin.
—Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 23 May 2025
Verb
There are many ways to skin this particular cat, mind you.
—Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2025
But in our solar system, there’s more than one way to skin a planet.
—Elise Cutts, Quanta Magazine, 12 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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Inside the cozy cockpit, leather, burl wood, and side curtains with sliding plastic windows take the driver back many decades to a time when radios were an optional nuisance—all that mattered was the vehicle and the road.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
30 May 2025
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Problem: Wrong Style and Scale The brown leather furniture looked monolithic and did nothing to give the room personality.—
Meghan Holloran,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 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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Its allure is rooted in seeing the celebrity guest melt beneath the weight of hot sauce: Shaq’s eyes stung red with tears, viscera gushed from O’Brien nose.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
27 May 2025
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Recent history suggests that Republicans would take few lessons from even a stinging rebuke in the midterms.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
23 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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This has inspired a more nimble approach to M&A transactions, which will result in new opportunities rising to the surface.—
Rusty Wiley,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
Noun
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The bison’s large, hump-like shoulder, shaggy fur, and thick mane distinguish it from the smoother-coated buffalo.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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Conceived with state-of-the-art CGI, the digital Stitch preserves the creature’s moxie thanks to hyper-realistic fur and Sanders’ signature voice performance.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2025
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“Skin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skin. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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