skimming

noun

skim·​ming ˈski-miŋ How to pronounce skimming (audio)
: that which is skimmed from a liquid

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From a money manager parachuting from a small plane to fake his death to a nursing home executive skimming from sham contracts, these stories of privilege and white-collar crime have repeatedly thrust Indiana into the national spotlight. Alexandria Burris, IndyStar, 13 Aug. 2025 The Polaris Freedom Plus took 2.5 hours for a full cleaning, but that doesn’t include surface skimming. PC Magazine, 6 Aug. 2025 The pool cleaner’s waterline skimming feature is a massive time saver. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 July 2025 While the September rebuild really starts the process for the next summer’s The Championships, preparations begins with a skimming of the top roughly 12 millimeters. Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for skimming

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of skimming was in the 15th century

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“Skimming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skimming. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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