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as in exteriors
an outer part or layer
space-age materials used on the skin of the aircraft
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as in pelts
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 leathers
the hairless natural covering of an animal prepared for use
calfskin gloves
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as in cheats
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 bombs
to defeat by a large margin
we simply got skinned in the interoffice softball tournament
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Recent Examples of skins
Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
The film satirizes key elements of the zeitgeist, with costumes acting as signifiers for wealth and status — second skins for the main characters.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025
For best outcomes, experts recommend using small amounts and washing onion skins thoroughly.
—Cathy Cassata, Health, 24 Oct. 2025
The Snake Learn to Let Go From the savannahs of South Africa to the tropical waters where sea kraits wriggle, snakes all over the world must shed their skins.
—Kate Siber, Outside, 21 Oct. 2025
Curing or drying potatoes thickens their skins, allows minor cuts and abrasions to heal, and makes spuds less likely to rot or shrivel in storage.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2025
Most zucchini are harvested before reaching full maturity – usually at between 6 and 10 inches long – so their skins remain tender and their seeds small.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 16 Oct. 2025
Dine on yuca con chicarron (cassava with pork skins) or Mexican ceviche or select from the vast array of breakfast, lunch or dinner selections.
—Loán Lake, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2025
Noun
To prevent roaches, keep stove tops, counters and floors clean of grease and food; repair any plumbing leaks; seal cracks and holes near doors, windows and other areas of the home; and always keep an eye out for signs of cockroaches, which can include eggs, droppings and shed skins.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
The film satirizes key elements of the zeitgeist, with costumes acting as signifiers for wealth and status — second skins for the main characters.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025
For best outcomes, experts recommend using small amounts and washing onion skins thoroughly.
—Cathy Cassata, Health, 24 Oct. 2025
The Snake Learn to Let Go From the savannahs of South Africa to the tropical waters where sea kraits wriggle, snakes all over the world must shed their skins.
—Kate Siber, Outside, 21 Oct. 2025
Curing or drying potatoes thickens their skins, allows minor cuts and abrasions to heal, and makes spuds less likely to rot or shrivel in storage.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2025
Most zucchini are harvested before reaching full maturity – usually at between 6 and 10 inches long – so their skins remain tender and their seeds small.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 16 Oct. 2025
Dine on yuca con chicarron (cassava with pork skins) or Mexican ceviche or select from the vast array of breakfast, lunch or dinner selections.
—Loán Lake, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skins
Noun
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Floors are removed in every house — renderings show residents sitting on their laptops with the old house exteriors forming a kind of multistory lounge wall.—
Kim Velsey,
Curbed,
20 Oct. 2025
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The exteriors are made from a beautiful suede in the perfect muted green, and the interiors are lined with the shearling material that Ugg has become so well-known for.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Oct. 2025
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Sometime between Monday night and Tuesday morning, fencing was cut and pens and nest boxes were destroyed to release the mink, which are raised for their pelts, Fur Commission USA said.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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Fur trappers, the almanac stated, used this time to hunt beavers for their pelts.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
24 Oct. 2025
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Each shoe is crafted in Portugal using premium Italian and French leathers.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
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Material World is a weekly roundup of innovations and ideas within the materials sector, covering news from emerging biomaterials and alternative leathers to sustainable substitutes and future-proof fibers.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
16 Oct. 2025
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Even as his car peels away down the street, several kids run after it.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
5 Sep. 2025
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There are many more layers here, which the film gradually peels away to reveal the tragedy at its core.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2025
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Ukraine bombs Russian energy infrastructure to defend civilians and destroy the Kremlin war machine.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Oct. 2025
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Remind them their worth is non-negotiable When your child fails — gets cut from the team, bombs a test — remind them their value isn't up for debate.—
Jennifer Breheny Wallace,
CNBC,
21 Aug. 2025
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Amazon reviewers say the wheels are smooth on a range of surfaces and that the material is durable.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Oct. 2025
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Even though structures such as gills are tucked away inside animals’ bodies, their surfaces are actually external from a topological perspective, said Karl Niklas, an emeritus professor of biomechanics at Cornell University.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
27 Oct. 2025
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Ros was especially proud of this space, where seven artisans work on bags and furs.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
23 Sep. 2025
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European colonists in America killed beavers primarily for their furs and for their scent glands, which were (and are) used in perfumes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Sep. 2025
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The coats will be debuted by Team USA athletes at the Milan Winter Olympics in February next year.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
27 Oct. 2025
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Even a pet cemetery, where Tina Turner's dog is buried with one of her fur coats.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Skins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skins. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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