1
: that which is skimmed from a liquid
2
: the act or practice of using an electronic card reader (as on an ATM) to obtain data (such as a credit card number) secretly and illicitly
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The Old Navy Fitted Long Blazer is body-skimming, remarkably flattering, and crafted from a soft and breathable linen-blend that moves with you throughout the day.
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Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
The ’90s heartthrob bob Jaw-skimming or shorter, this is a straight-line bob where the edges have been ever so slightly softened with a razor for an undone finish.
—Fiona Embleton, Glamour, 6 Mar. 2026
Demi Moore’s waist-skimming, raven-colored hair is her hallmark.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2026
Users select a document, initiate the summary, and listen during commutes or multitasking, bypassing time-intensive skimming.
—Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
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Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
The ’90s heartthrob bob Jaw-skimming or shorter, this is a straight-line bob where the edges have been ever so slightly softened with a razor for an undone finish.
—Fiona Embleton, Glamour, 6 Mar. 2026
Demi Moore’s waist-skimming, raven-colored hair is her hallmark.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2026
Users select a document, initiate the summary, and listen during commutes or multitasking, bypassing time-intensive skimming.
—Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
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“Skimming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skimming. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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