SKELETAL Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

skeletal

adjective

ˈske-lə-tᵊl

as in gaunt

suffering extreme weight loss as a result of hunger or disease the stray kitten's skeletal body was pitiful to look at

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Recent Examples of skeletal Currently, to prevent skeletal fluorosis, the EPA requires that water systems not exceed 4 milligrams of fluoride per liter of water. —

Samantha Putterman, Austin American-Statesman, 14 Nov. 2024 And since prosecutor's could not definitively identify the skeletal remains as Markku’s, the charges were dropped. —

Doha Madani, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024 Another detailed the development of the human skeleton, uncovering cells critical to understanding arthritis and other skeletal disorders. —

Matt Robison, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024 Additional skeletal remains in the possession of the University of Wisconsin were found to match the skull, however, leading to more evidence. —

Doha Madani, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for skeletal