as in tilted
inclined or twisted to one side
he could see that the ropes had gotten all skewed in the collision
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as in veered
to depart from a straight line or course or from a middle position or value
A glitch caused the image on the screen to skew to one side. This show's viewers tend to skew a little older.
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as in influenced
to change (something) in a way that makes it unfair or inaccurate
The researchers tried to anticipate any problems that might skew the results of the study. Try not to let that one negative experience skew your opinion of the restaurant.
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Recent Examples of skewed
Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 17 Sep. 2025
That is to say, what Westerners know about Saudi is often skewed or incomplete.
—Beandrea July, IndieWire, 8 Sep. 2025
Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 22 Sep. 2025
The number of extremist groups is substantial and skewed toward the right, although a count of organizations does not necessarily reflect incidents of violence.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 18 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
But the idealized construction speeds shown here do give a skewed view of urban development that can be seductive in its simplicity.
—Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 17 Sep. 2025
That is to say, what Westerners know about Saudi is often skewed or incomplete.
—Beandrea July, IndieWire, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
The audience at Forest Hills skewed older, with most people sitting down for the majority of the concert.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 22 Sep. 2025
The number of extremist groups is substantial and skewed toward the right, although a count of organizations does not necessarily reflect incidents of violence.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skewed
Adjective
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Holly, who did not share her last name, posed in the familiar tourist style—appearing to hold up the tilted tower.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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This configuration produces tilted stroke planes, much like those seen in geese, vultures, and kingfishers during slow flight.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Springsteen’s next record, The River, veered toward connection.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
25 Sep. 2025
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The car, which was on the right side of the road, veered off the street and collided with a tree, which caused the vehicle to overturn onto the driver’s side.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Arm-fat distribution is influenced by a mix of hormones, genetics, and lifestyle habits.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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The menu at Mama Chang is largely influenced by the female cooks in Chang’s life, including his wife, daughter, and mother.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
27 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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It’s been a rough couple of years and an uneven few weeks for the Broncos’ secondary, which often finds itself on the receiving end of criticism for surrendering big plays and big passing yards.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Sep. 2025
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For the uninitiated, navigating the uneven streets in high heels is a balancing act.—
Abbey Hudetz,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Back then, the front lawn sloped all the way down to the river.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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The glow of zodiacal light aligns with the ecliptic — the sun’s path through the zodiac constellations and the plane of the solar system — which is steep at the equator and sloped at mid-northern latitudes.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Israeli government has long held that the United Nations is biased against Israel and has denied violating international law.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Sep. 2025
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Critics say the rankings, which began in 1983 and have long been considered the gold standard, are biased toward selective private universities, are too easily manipulated by the schools themselves and fail to capture the breadth of a school's offerings.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
23 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Holmes' take on her grand entrance as Joey Potter got big laughs, with the actress immediately crossing her arms, slouching her shoulders and making a crooked face.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
23 Sep. 2025
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The family had no money for doctors, and the arm healed crooked, forever limiting his reach and range of motion.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Cruz, who lost to Trump in the 2016 Republican primary, agreed that Kimmel’s remarks were out of bounds and that the corporate media is slanted against conservatives.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
19 Sep. 2025
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The car’s doors and trunk were all open, according to images from the scene, and the metal fence was visibly slanted after the impact.—
Joe Kottke,
NBC news,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Skewed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skewed. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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