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as in cheated
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 whipped
to defeat by a large margin
we simply got skinned in the interoffice softball tournament
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Recent Examples of skinned
Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 20 June 2024
The whole branzino arrived crispy skinned and topped with pink pickled ginger shoots, Tokyo turnip and celery leaf salad and a drizzle of lemon-chili vinaigrette.
—The Arizona Republic, 1 Feb. 2024
For example, Cro-Magnons were dark skinned and lived in huts, not caves, and had a virtuosity in cave painting which could not be reproduced today, one expert says.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 26 Feb. 2024
This method follows the lead of thinner skinned English cucumbers, which are shrink-wrapped in plastic.
—Susan Hall Mahon, Southern Living, 2 Feb. 2024
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Adjective
Raspberry Sorbet Serves 6 Ingredients 1 thick skinned lemon
400g caster sugar
800g raspberries
Method
The riper the raspberries, the better the sorbet.
—Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 20 June 2024
The whole branzino arrived crispy skinned and topped with pink pickled ginger shoots, Tokyo turnip and celery leaf salad and a drizzle of lemon-chili vinaigrette.
—The Arizona Republic, 1 Feb. 2024
For example, Cro-Magnons were dark skinned and lived in huts, not caves, and had a virtuosity in cave painting which could not be reproduced today, one expert says.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 26 Feb. 2024
This method follows the lead of thinner skinned English cucumbers, which are shrink-wrapped in plastic.
—Susan Hall Mahon, Southern Living, 2 Feb. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skinned
Adjective
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Her character is frequently unclothed but never truly, vulnerably naked.David Fear, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2024
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The new version of Sancta, directed by Austrian choreographer Florentina Holzinger, shows naked nuns roller-skating on a half-pipe and a wall of crucified unclothed bodies.Carlo Angerer, NBC News, 11 Oct. 2024
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Ethan Allen Ethan Allen furniture is known for being high quality and timeless, and Kristin Keyes, the founder of Kristin Keyes Interiors in Nashville, likes to keep her eyes peeled for vintage pieces from the brand.Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2024
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Start shopping the retailer's sale and clearance section now, and keep your eyes peeled for more.Annie Blackman, Allure, 2 Oct. 2024
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The company has repeatedly sparred in court with former executives, including a 2017 suit in which longtime executive Sharon Ford claimed that the company had cheated her out of a $1 million bonus.Peter Elkind, ProPublica, 13 Nov. 2024
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These frustrations can be best summarized as the distinct feeling that guests are being cheated.Ej Dickson, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2024
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Viral food trends – whether it’s whipped coffee, baked feta pasta, or the infamous butter boards – can spread like wildfire, captivating millions of viewers in mere hours.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 1 Oct. 2024
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Top the cups with Greek yogurt or whipped coconut cream to mimic Frankeinsteins's hair.Nafeesah Allen, Parents, 30 Sep. 2024
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Water lily plucked from the Dior garden helps purify the skin of impurities, including heavy metals.Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
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The sounds made by the murmur often resemble those of a string being plucked and can sound twangy or vibrational, as if someone is plucking a violin string.Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024
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The radical potential of the scene has mostly evaporated, flattened and flayed into vague signifiers.Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 3 Oct. 2024
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According to agent Steven Gottlieb at Coldwell Banker Warburg in New York, the ubiquitousness of the internet has somewhat flattened the various seasonal patterns that used to be a guide.Terri Williams, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Adjective
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The director’s cut particularly features plenty of gazing shots of an undressed Boone.Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 12 June 2024
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The first look: a simple, white, thigh-skimming shirtdress echoed the dressed yet undressed sensibility, followed by a series of looks that continued to riff on the classic men’s white shirt.Jasper Brown, WWD, 28 Oct. 2024
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The family used to farm and attend church in their hometown of Sake but fled in February when it was bombed.Sam Mednick and Ruth Alonga, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024
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Israel's military ordered civilians to leave north Gaza even as the area was bombed, and many who have been forcibly displaced multiple times have reportedly refused to leave.NBC News, NBC News, 15 Oct. 2024
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“Skinned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skinned. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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