1
: a browning of the skin especially by exposure to sun
2
: the art or process by which a skin is tanned
3
: a sound spanking
4
: a natural darkening and hardening of the cuticle of an insect immediately after molting
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Sink went into a tanning bed Friday, his family told NBC affiliate WTHR of Indianapolis.
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Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
Of all the questionable beauty trends to return recently, tanning is one of the most frightening.
—Tori Crowther, refinery29.com, 21 May 2024
The gas is typically used in oil and gas refining, mining, tanning and paper processing.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 11 Oct. 2024
Even artificial tanning methods, like tanning beds or spray tans, can leave you vulnerable to UV exposure.
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Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
Of all the questionable beauty trends to return recently, tanning is one of the most frightening.
—Tori Crowther, refinery29.com, 21 May 2024
The gas is typically used in oil and gas refining, mining, tanning and paper processing.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 11 Oct. 2024
Even artificial tanning methods, like tanning beds or spray tans, can leave you vulnerable to UV exposure.
—Katie Liu, Discover Magazine, 7 Oct. 2024
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“Tanning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tanning. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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tanning
noun
tan·ning
ˈtan-iŋ 
: a browning of the skin by exposure to sun
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