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as in to flow
to move or proceed smoothly and readily
a lone hang glider skimming along just above the treetops
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as in to brush
to pass lightly across or touch gently especially in passing
her hand just barely skimmed the wall as she ran down the hallway
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as in to peek
to take a quick or hasty look
he impatiently skimmed through the book, looking for the specific passage he remembered seeing
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Recent Examples of skim
Subtly curved ends punctuated her collarbone-skimming length, adding swinginess and movement.
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Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
The layering of these two long, ankle-skimming pieces creates a boho vibe that fits perfectly with the actor’s free-spirited aesthetic.
—Ana Serrano, Glamour, 10 Mar. 2026
During many eclipse seasons, the moon merely skims Earth's penumbra and umbra.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Lui Sarinan, 17, skimmed the job description taped to the plastic folding table.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
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Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
The layering of these two long, ankle-skimming pieces creates a boho vibe that fits perfectly with the actor’s free-spirited aesthetic.
—Ana Serrano, Glamour, 10 Mar. 2026
During many eclipse seasons, the moon merely skims Earth's penumbra and umbra.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Lui Sarinan, 17, skimmed the job description taped to the plastic folding table.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skim
Verb
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The vehicle flipped and landed upside down in the ravine below.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
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Broker flipped hospices Four other hospices continued to use variations of Suite 205 as their address when billing Medicare and Medi-Cal in 2024.—
Jason Henry,
Daily News,
22 Mar. 2026
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October 23 – November 21 What routines would make your day flow better?—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 Mar. 2026
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These windows will be covered with translucent film of different Idaho mountain ranges, giving those inside privacy while allowing natural light to flow through into the lounge, which can hold up to 500 people.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Mar. 2026
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Like the rest of the interview, Murrell brushed off his actions with another joke.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
25 Mar. 2026
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Smith could have brushed him off.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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There’s a chance a scandal or unforeseen development might bounce one or more of the tenacious 10 out of the race.—
James Rainey,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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Vanderbilt guard Tyler Tanner launched a 49-foot buzzer-beater that was literally halfway through the basket before bouncing out.—
Ryan Brennan
March 25,
Kansas City Star,
25 Mar. 2026
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Bits of the building’s pink skin have started to peek out like spring blossoms on the construction site at 2nd and Olive.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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From the curb, 170 Benvenue is a darling Cape with four perfect little dormers peeking out of its roof, just below a stone chimney.—
Miriam Schwartz,
Boston Herald,
20 Mar. 2026
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From the world’s vantage point, Los Angeles can look like a place that glides serenely along beneath a beatific sun.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
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And the crowd stayed to watch as six hundred young skiers—many of whom were little girls, with glitter on their cheeks—glided around the ski track in the stadium and then stood there in a phalanx, an honor guard as Diggins took a ceremonial last lap.—
Bill McKibben,
New Yorker,
24 Mar. 2026
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Some talk of getting off the train and kissing the earth.—
Taran Khan,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
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The Fur Ball will feature Glambot photo ops, a puppy-kissing booth, a disco dance floor, cocktails and an after-party that keeps the night going—all in support of Humane Society Silicon Valley’s mission to save and improve animal lives.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
22 Mar. 2026
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More travelers—especially return visitors—are skipping the rental car and leaning into the island’s native rhythm.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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Echeverria said his family skipped Christmas and took months to recover financially.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Skim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skim. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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