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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
Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 7 Jan. 2026
These changes to the fabric’s texture can also irritate delicate skin.
—Elizabeth Brownfield, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026
Quanta Magazine, 27 Oct. 2025
Otherwise known as Bloody Face, Thredson's murderous actions, including skinning victims, were motivated by his search for a mother figure after being abandoned as a child.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
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Noun
What Tomato Paste Actually Is Tomato paste is made by cooking tomatoes slowly for hours, removing seeds and skins, and reducing the pulp until thick and intensely concentrated.
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Researchers could run a measuring wheel across an animal’s hide and mark out units in chalk, or skin the creature and measure its surface area by hand.
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Of course, HOAs will differ by region and community, but most require approval for updates to the home’s exterior.—
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The process is known to heat the exterior of the returning spacecraft to more than 3,500 degrees Fahrenheit (1,926 degrees Celsius), creating a buildup of plasma and triggering a minutes-long communication blackout.—
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Natural fur coats come from the pelts of animals, and the fur is a protein fiber like human hair.—
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They are created by taking a lamb or sheep pelt and tanning its hide—that would be the sheepskin part of the equation—while also shaving down its wool, aka, the shearling, to a uniform length.—
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Vegan leather pants also stood out because of their ridiculously steep markdowns ($55 seems almost too good to be true).—
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Narrowed, smooth leather and mid-height heels streamline the denim style, giving it an elongating appearance.—
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The last of them, in particular, away to his previous club Atalanta three days earlier, stung Gasperini.—
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January 20 – February 18 When pride stings, compassion clears the air.—
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Tips for Making Cherry Cookies Decker’s recipe doesn’t call for softened butter, but allowing the butter to soften before beating it with the sugar (a process known as creaming) will lead to a lighter, fluffier texture.—
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And for dessert, there’s the delightful sponge balls called gulab jamun and shahi falooda, a sweet drink mixed with basil seeds, cream and rose syrup.—
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This airflow spins the rotator through surface friction alone.—
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The tiny liquid droplets in the fog can freeze instantly to any surface, including vehicles and road surfaces.—
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Try adding new pieces like full-length animal-print coats, faux-fur boots, and tights for a warm-weather wardrobe option that feels glamorous and warmly cozy.—
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After picking up after her dog’s shedding fur and food crumbs for years, senior SEO analyst Stewart Savin found that the Bissell PowerClean FurFinder has been one of the best cordless models to tackle these messes and more on hardwoods.—
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Meyer, meanwhile, wore a white graphic tee with black mini shorts and a Thom Browne top coat, W reported.—
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Aside from its practicality at night, the coat is also a lightweight and stylish find that’ll keep you warm without overheating.—
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“Skin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skin. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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