skim off
verb
skimmed off; skimming off; skims off
1
: to remove a layer of (something) from the surface of a liquid
She skimmed the cream off the milk.
2
: to take (something valuable) for oneself out of something else
He skimmed off some of the profits.
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Agencies often act as an intermediary between clippers and artist teams or labels, skimming off some of the budget upfront.
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Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
If any scum rises to the top, skim off and discard.
—Anita Jaisinghani, Houston Chronicle, 3 Mar. 2026
After the soaking period, skim off any floating seeds.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2026
Once the butter is melted, let the solids sink to the bottom and skim off any foam.
—Laura Manzano, Martha Stewart, 21 Jan. 2026
Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, skimming off any foam or oil that might accumulate on the surface, until the meat is tender, 2 to 2 1/2 hours.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Add the leek greens, parsley, thyme, peppercorns, wine and water and bring to a boil, skimming off any foam that rises to the surface with a slotted spoon.
—Georgeanne Brennan, Mercury News, 3 Dec. 2025
Place the turkey carcass, water, sachet, ginger and onion in a large pot over medium-high heat, bring to a boil and skim off the scum.
—Oc Register, 28 Nov. 2025
Strain the pan juices into a bowl and skim off the fat.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 26 Nov. 2025
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Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
If any scum rises to the top, skim off and discard.
—Anita Jaisinghani, Houston Chronicle, 3 Mar. 2026
After the soaking period, skim off any floating seeds.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2026
Once the butter is melted, let the solids sink to the bottom and skim off any foam.
—Laura Manzano, Martha Stewart, 21 Jan. 2026
Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, skimming off any foam or oil that might accumulate on the surface, until the meat is tender, 2 to 2 1/2 hours.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Add the leek greens, parsley, thyme, peppercorns, wine and water and bring to a boil, skimming off any foam that rises to the surface with a slotted spoon.
—Georgeanne Brennan, Mercury News, 3 Dec. 2025
Place the turkey carcass, water, sachet, ginger and onion in a large pot over medium-high heat, bring to a boil and skim off the scum.
—Oc Register, 28 Nov. 2025
Strain the pan juices into a bowl and skim off the fat.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 26 Nov. 2025
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“Skim off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skim%20off. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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