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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
David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Nov. 2024
There are five creams to play with, plus two finishing powders to even the skin tone of virtually anyone.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2024
Annie Blackman, Allure, 16 Sep. 2024
Our bobcats are indiscriminately trapped, bludgeoned or strangled, and then skinned and sold to markets outside the USA for profit.
—Dp Opinion, The Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2024
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Noun
One is a bubbly blonde princess, vain and entitled and yet to discover her tender heart, and the other a defensive outsider, regarded as a freak because she was born with bright green skin but possessed of formidable powers.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Nov. 2024
There are five creams to play with, plus two finishing powders to even the skin tone of virtually anyone.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2024
Verb
Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream Duo $210 $157 Nordstrom
This duo features mini and a full-size bottles of the iconic Rich Cream, which smoothes fine lines and hydrates skin with the brand's proprietary TFC8 complex.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 16 Sep. 2024
Our bobcats are indiscriminately trapped, bludgeoned or strangled, and then skinned and sold to markets outside the USA for profit.
—Dp Opinion, The Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2024
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She’s had hers for years, and the hard shell exterior, zippers, and wheels have held up surprisingly well.Kristin Canning, SELF, 26 Nov. 2024
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The film crew spent two months location scouting to find both the right exterior for the radio station and the best hallways, which proved difficult given how modern many of Czech Republic’s streets look today.Matt Minton, Variety, 26 Nov. 2024
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The Spanish came to the New World in search of gold, Russians for pelts, others for spices, raw materials, fishing grounds, etc., etc.Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024
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North American, left, and South American porcupine pelts and quills.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 30 Sep. 2024
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The ready-to-wear retails from $150 to $900 for some pieces of natural leather.Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 22 Nov. 2024
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Get in on the trend, starting with Jil Sander’s glossy leather shoulder bag.Laura Jackson, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2024
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Gently roll/tap the eggs to release the shell and peel 5.Ashia Aubourg, Outside Online, 8 Nov. 2024
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Surrounded by his arsenal of keyboards, the 74-year-old peeled back the years with strong vocal performances.Brian McCollum, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
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Ahead of Election Day coming up on Tuesday Nov. 5, the hip-hop hitmaker delivered a fiery speech that lasted nearly 10 minutes, complete with stinging soundbites and her signature, seemingly off-the-cuff swagger at Wisconsin State Fair Park in West Allis, Wisconsin, a suburb outside Milwaukee.Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 2 Nov. 2024
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The decision means audiences can expect Stewart to continue needling lawmakers as well as a future President Kamala Harris or Donald Trump with his stinging commentary and satire well into their first year in office.Liam Reilly, CNN, 28 Oct. 2024
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Use it for everything from creaming butter and sugar to making creamy dips to whipping egg whites into meringues.Tiffany Hopkins, Bon Appétit, 4 Nov. 2024
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White, black, brown, and cream all pair well with a muted green color.Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Oct. 2024
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Topographic features on Earth’s surface, such as mountains and deep-sea trenches, also distort its shape slightly.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 15 Nov. 2024
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And lastly clean surfaces regularly to prevent odor buildup.Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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What is great about the fur coats is their versatility.Tiffany Leigh, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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The pockets are even lined with fur to protect your hands from the elements.Nicol Natale, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Skin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skin. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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