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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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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
Saleen Martin, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2025
These compounds can affect skin elasticity and the breakdown of collagen (a structural protein in the skin), which can age your skin.2
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—Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 27 Mar. 2025
Jenna Ryu, SELF, 11 Feb. 2025
Healthy coyotes can be skinned for the fur, and the glands, urine, teeth, claws, and bones can be used for various purposes.
—Skye Goode, Outdoor Life, 27 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Henkel, a shampoo company in Mexico, has recalled 1,068 units of shampoo due to possible exposure to a bacteria that can lead to eye, nose and skin infections, and possibly more adverse reactions to consumers who have compromised immune systems.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2025
These compounds can affect skin elasticity and the breakdown of collagen (a structural protein in the skin), which can age your skin.2
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—Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 27 Mar. 2025
Verb
That’s because water, not sebum, is what gives skin its elasticity and plumpness, according to Dr. Castilla.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 11 Feb. 2025
Healthy coyotes can be skinned for the fur, and the glands, urine, teeth, claws, and bones can be used for various purposes.
—Skye Goode, Outdoor Life, 27 Feb. 2025
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By Bryan Hood Audi Photo : Audi Photo : Audi The exterior Photo : Audi The exterior Photo : Audi The interior Photo : Audi The interior Photo : Audi The exterior Photo : Audi The exterior Bryan Hood Senior Staff Writer Bryan Hood is a digital staff writer at Robb Report.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
2 Apr. 2025
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For further enhancements to the exterior, choose the X-Line SX-P package or the X-Pro for all-terrain tires wrapped around 17-inch wheels.—
Kristin Shaw,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Norway, like Finland a major producer of fox pelts, banned fur farming in 2018 after evidence of animal welfare violations surfaced.—
Katharina Buchholz,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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Now, Coast Salish researchers and other experts are documenting this story, with the help of a 160-year-old pelt.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
31 Dec. 2024
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The soft leather looks best when done up in a snake print, as far as we’re concerned, which will instantly grant your off-duty stylings more oomph.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Known for: Its quiet luxury aesthetic that puts premium leather and craftsmanship at the forefront.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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There’s so many things to get wrong, from hard-boiling them without getting a green ring to peeling them without ripping out chunks of egg white.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
29 Mar. 2025
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The painstaking work has been underway for more than 24 hours, peeling back layers of debris in the hope of finding any of the dozens believed to be trapped underneath.—
Janis Mackey Frayer,
NBC news,
29 Mar. 2025
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Hit the ball too far up the handle, or off the end of the head, and the bat will flex and vibrate, transferring less energy to the ball and stinging the batter’s hands.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2025
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Pets who have an encounter with stinging caterpillars will need a vet visit ASAP.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
1 Apr. 2025
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Estrogen creams—skincare products designed to reduce signs of aging like wrinkles and dryness—have received glowing reviews on social media.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
18 Mar. 2025
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Sides lean toward hearty and include mac and cheese and jalapeño creamed corn.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
19 Mar. 2025
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She is seen barking as the humpback whale turns its head toward her, then briefly comes to the surface for air.—
Helena Wegner,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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In 2026, the five-year surface transportation grant program is up for renewal, so that will be a factor as well as any routine hiccups for a change in administration.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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The viral TikTok gadget crushes fur and lint like nothing else.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
28 Mar. 2025
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In 1903, after opening and expanding a fur business, Zukor made his foray in the movie business by launching a chain of penny arcades that showed films.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Skin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skin. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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