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Recent Examples of rawhide
Verb
Also in that particular drawer: dog biscuits, rawhide chews — and the pristine bunny. Washington Post, 28 Mar. 2021 The unplugged, pastoral side to baseball, with its hickory bats, Kentucky bluegrass, rawhide, and western Pennsylvania dirt, isn’t going away. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 18 Mar. 2021
Noun
Real 19th-century cowpokes typically dressed in heavy canvas trousers, bowlers and wore rawhide chaps as armor against thorny vegetation and the general filth of the job. Guy Trebay, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2024 Prosecutors must contend with questions about the state of his prop gun, which was damaged during testing at the FBI Laboratory in Quantico, Va., in 2022 when it was struck by a rawhide mallet, according to testimony from FBI forensic examiner Bryce Ziegler. Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for rawhide 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rawhide
Verb
  • News round-up Real Madrid set up El Clasico in Spain’s Supercopa by leathering Mallorca 3-0 last night.
    Phil Hay, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Almost from the start, Dharavi was defined by its industries: from the traditional potters of Gujarat who began arriving in the late 1800s, to leather tanners from Tamil Nadu and embroidery workers from Uttar Pradesh.
    Jessie Yeung, CNN, 29 June 2024
Noun
  • These are characterized by temperate deciduous forest species such as tulip trees, oaks, and hickories.
    Erica Zazo, Outside Online, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Hemlock dominates the slopes of the Twenty Mile Creek valley, accompanied by hickories, red oak, black walnut, black maple, dogwood, red elder and mountain maple.
    Gary Stoller, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Asked about his identity and to provide authorization, Deng tried to hide his equipment and flee, prompting the officials to take him and his companions into custody.
    Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
  • The entrance is like a secret garden, a shrouded staircase that is trying its best to hide from the throngs of visitors looking for this exact type of postcard-perfect view.
    Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 21 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • The record-breaking project required nearly three whole cowhides, according to Guinness.
    Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 3 Jan. 2025
  • High-quality wool and mohair throws, thick cotton, cowhide rugs, and leathers that gain a patina over time are all ideal choices.
    Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Today infernos whipped by a perfect storm of high winds and drought conditions hit the Western edges of the United States especially hard.
    Jennifer Jolly, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2025
  • As the fire came closer, whipped by strong winds barreling down the mountains, no ambulance appeared.
    Claire Fahy, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Furthermore, the stylistic take on many of these Westernized spiritualities prioritizes a minimalist aesthetic—think neutral tones, birch, and rattan.
    Prinita Thevarajah, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024
  • Niacinamide, glycerin, birch tree sap, and hyaluronic acid deeply hydrate skin, prevent moisture loss, and minimize inflammation.
    Sarah Han, Allure, 3 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • The chief strategist during the early months of Trump's first term, Bannon returns to Trump's extended orbit from a stint in jail tanned, rested and ready to wield his substantial influence in support of the MAGA agenda.
    John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
  • The gym also features specials for gym visitors including tanning and hydromassage chairs, according to the Crunch website.
    Adrienne Davis, Journal Sentinel, 31 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • The company identified a potential problem with the 12-volt batteries, where internal weld and cast-on strap failures could occur.
    Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 23 Jan. 2025
  • This genius bag features five points of security, from slash-proof straps to lockable pockets, and the exterior is even made with RFID-blocking fabric that keeps your cards and other sensitive information safely stored away.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 23 Jan. 2025

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