1
as in to hide
to strike repeatedly with something long and thin or flexible
Grandpa told us that when he was a kid, if he misbehaved at all, his father would tan his backside with a belt
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in to lick
to strike repeatedly
a time when children were routinely tanned for misbehavior
Synonyms & Similar Words
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of tan
An influx of tanning lotion, leopard print and flip-flops straight from the Jersey Shore is headed toward Nashville this weekend.
—
Hadley Hitson, The Tennessean, 17 Sep. 2024
The company is thriving by tanning animal hides, which aresoldto leather goods manufacturers.
—Steven Martinez, Journal Sentinel, 3 Dec. 2024
You May Also Like The first handbag unveiled was tanned using traditional methods and made by leather goods artisans based in Paris.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
James Read, one of the tanning industry’s stalwarts, has recently launched his newest brand, Self Glow.
—Funmi Fetto, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for tan 
Hadley Hitson, The Tennessean, 17 Sep. 2024
The company is thriving by tanning animal hides, which aresoldto leather goods manufacturers.
—Steven Martinez, Journal Sentinel, 3 Dec. 2024
You May Also Like The first handbag unveiled was tanned using traditional methods and made by leather goods artisans based in Paris.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
James Read, one of the tanning industry’s stalwarts, has recently launched his newest brand, Self Glow.
—Funmi Fetto, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for tan
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tan
Verb
-
At the time, wolves were still considered predatory varmints to be shot from airplanes, trapped and snared for $100 bounty and whatever hides would bring.Al Wolter, Outdoor Life, 10 Jan. 2025
-
Walshe, 49, of Cohasset, is accused of murdering his wife Ana Walshe, dismembering her body on New Years 2023 and hiding it in dumpsters around Greater Boston.Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 9 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
If pets do go outside, Aitken recommended wiping their paws with a wet towel or baby wipes to ensure any soot is removed, to stop them from licking it off.John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
-
Wipe paws off after walking outdoors with a wet washcloth or baby wipes to prevent pets from licking soot off of their feet after coming inside.Geoffrey Eisler, ABC News, 12 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
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
-
Look to leather knee-high pairs from Jimmy Choo, Isabel Marant, Khaite, and & Other Stories for a similar version of the model-off-duty style.Laura Jackson, Vogue, 15 Aug. 2022
Verb
-
Heavy snow pounded the district, with totals of 5-9 inches and isolated areas receiving up to 12 inches.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
-
Who Has to Fix This? 14 Easy Healthy Dinners to Put on Rotation in 2025 Image A weekend of Israeli strikes on Gaza Dozens of Israeli strikes pounded the Gaza Strip over the weekend, killing 88 people in a 24-hour period, according to the Gaza health ministry.Natasha Frost, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
Elle was also seen whipping her hands in a circle to the music during the awards ceremony.Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
-
That led to an argument, and Little allegedly whipped out a knife, stabbing the victim twice in the chest, police said.Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
Trump himself has lashed out at Newsom a number of times over the issue and has ignored a request from the governor to visit the area.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
-
Spencer is appropriately freaked out and lashing out at just about everyone, though Bobby does offer him a potential suspect in Rafael Campos, the head of the Los Tigres cartel who is currently in prison thanks in part to Captain Spencer and Judge Powell.Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 12 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
But with Trump returning for a second term, there’s a particular worry among some longtime government staffers about the president-elect’s fixation on loyalty, his desire to push the bounds of presidential authority and how his team might seek to slash the workforce.Brett Samuels, The Hill, 15 Jan. 2025
-
The policymakers slashed rates by 0.5 percentage points in September, followed by a 0.25 percentage point drop in November.Trefis Team, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
No event might be as exaggerated in defining Philadelphia sports fans’ gritty identity than when Eagles fans pelted Santa Claus with snowballs at Franklin Field on Dec. 15, 1968.Timothy J. Brown, The Conversation, 10 Jan. 2025
-
Other videos showed several vehicles shaking violently as they were pelted with debris, with roadsides strewn with rubbles and fallen trees.Mithil Aggarwal, NBC News, 7 Jan. 2025
Thesaurus Entries Near tan
Cite this Entry
“Tan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tan. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share