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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
Nour Rahal, Detroit Free Press, 13 Dec. 2024
Other notable guests include Ciara, who went bold with black furry boots and angular sunglasses, pop star Meghan Trainor, and country-pop singer Kelsea Ballerini.
SKIMS was founded in 2019 and has been a meteoric success, with fans praising its inclusion of a wide variety of skin tones and sizes.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 18 Sep. 2024
The Glossier Deodorant is aluminum and baking soda-free and conditions skin with coconut oil while keeping your stink at bay.
—Sarah Madaus, Allure, 4 Oct. 2024
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Noun
In babies and young children, symptoms may include pauses in breathing instead of coughing, which is called apnea and can cause a bluish skin tone or shortness of breath, according to MDHHS.
—Nour Rahal, Detroit Free Press, 13 Dec. 2024
Other notable guests include Ciara, who went bold with black furry boots and angular sunglasses, pop star Meghan Trainor, and country-pop singer Kelsea Ballerini.
SKIMS was founded in 2019 and has been a meteoric success, with fans praising its inclusion of a wide variety of skin tones and sizes.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Verb
After skinning a doe, evaluate how much fat the deer had stored up.
—Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 18 Sep. 2024
The Glossier Deodorant is aluminum and baking soda-free and conditions skin with coconut oil while keeping your stink at bay.
—Sarah Madaus, Allure, 4 Oct. 2024
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In vivid detail, Boyle describes the sights and sensations that a person setting foot on the moon’s dusty exterior would experience, thereby bringing the moon closer to readers than ever before.Joe Spring, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Dec. 2024
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But that weight, along with its brick-like exterior shape, limits range to the aforementioned 240 miles, despite its sizable (and heavy) 116 kWh battery pack.Karl Brauer, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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The song structures melt into goo; the lyrics pelt flecks of raw feeling.Pitchfork, Pitchfork, 3 Dec. 2024
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And so, Rihanna was the last to arrive at the Royal Albert Hall, dressed in a sculptural Christian Lacroix fall 2002 couture minidress cut from thick pelts of teal fuzz with a matching hat of Monsters, Inc.Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 2 Dec. 2024
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The oak tannins provide a firm structure, while hints of leather and black pepper add complexity.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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The actual layout won’t change, but in Delta One business class, expect to find a more breathable wool-and-nylon blend instead of leather on lie-flat seats.Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 Dec. 2024
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Once the spiced syrup has been off heat for about five to 10 minutes, peel six lemons and add the peels to spiced syrup, then stir briefly.Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 9 Dec. 2024
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Just peel and cube them, put them in your slow cooker along with brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, and other ingredients.Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
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Unfortunately, Ronnie’s rough morning gets worse when she’s stung by a jellyfish.Emma Soren, Vulture, 10 Dec. 2024
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Matthew Boyd will be joining the team that defeated the Cleveland Indians in the 2016 World Series, a fact that still stings with fans of Cleveland baseball.Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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Just your traditional method of first creaming the butter and sugar, then adding in liquid ingredients followed by the dry ones.Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
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Take over-the-counter (OTC) creams: Anti-itch lotions, such as calamine lotions, can help relieve itching and discomfort.Lindsay Curtis, Health, 27 Nov. 2024
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Leaf miners tunnel inside leaves between the upper and lower surfaces.Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2024
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Premium materials like Nappa leather, Alcantara and carbon fiber adorn the surfaces and furnishings.New Atlas, New Atlas, 11 Dec. 2024
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The poster, Laura, told Newsweek that her two-and-a-half-year-old fur baby is the best cat anyone could hope for, and shares lots of her passions.Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
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Ciara, Phoebe Gates, Ashley Graham, Kelsea Ballerini and other stars attended the event in dark looks, combining pieces from Skims‘ lingerie collections with leather jackets, fur coats and edgy accessories.Renan Botelho, WWD, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Skin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skin. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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