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skeleton

[skel-i-tn] / ˈskɛl ɪ tn /
NOUN
structure of bones in animate being or supports in an object
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Movements that place more substantial forces on the skeleton appear to produce a stronger response in the biological processes involved in forming new bone.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 12, 2026

"It's going to be not only one of the biggest, but it'll be the most beautiful ballroom I think anywhere in the world," Trump told reporters inside the skeleton of the building.

From Barron's ● Nov. 4, 2026

Some superfans are 3-D printing joints so they can model their skeleton in different positions.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026

The skeleton was discovered in the US state of Montana by rancher Jodi Pierson on her land in the Hall Creek Formation, a heavily studied geological site.

From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026

Then she took the heavy skeleton key from her pocket and jammed it into the ancient-looking lock.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton

Caroline Casey, the store manager at O'Neill's Sportswear, said their shop was transformed into a spooky graveyard, complete with three skeletons - including a mischievous one that interacted with the crowds.

From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026

On Saturday, giant skeletons, floats and performers in feathered headdresses and masks filled the streets of Mexico City for the 10th anniversary of the Day of the Dead parade.

From Barron's ● Oct. 31, 2026

Self-assembly is essential throughout biology, helping create everything from the internal skeletons of cells to specialized molecular compartments and large protein complexes.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 22, 2026

Some tips for scaredy cats: If you don’t like spooky scary skeletons, creepy crawlies, or horror flicks, Halloween season can be a fright to endure.

From Slate ● Oct. 8, 2026

Arrowheads and spear points were found embedded in or lying near the bones of twenty-four skeletons, 40 per cent of the find.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari


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