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as in to miss
to fail to attend
the day was so nice that we decided to skip class and go to the beach
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as in commander
a person in overall command of a ship
the skip's barking orders again
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Recent Examples of skip
Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 5 June 2025
China's Defense Minister Dong Jun skips Shangri-la Dialogue in Singapore.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 4 June 2025
Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 7 May 2025
It’s packed with strand-strengthening ingredients like hyaluronic acid and vegan collagen, and skips sulfates, parabens, and phthalates, which can be irritating to the scalp and hair.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 24 Apr. 2025
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Verb
On her part, Eady skipped filming the reunion altogether and made a revelation about the explicit photo Moore showed at her event.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 5 June 2025
China's Defense Minister Dong Jun skips Shangri-la Dialogue in Singapore.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 4 June 2025
Noun
Lebron James, Met Gala co-chair, skips due to injury
LeBron James will have to wait another year to make his Met Gala debut.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 7 May 2025
It’s packed with strand-strengthening ingredients like hyaluronic acid and vegan collagen, and skips sulfates, parabens, and phthalates, which can be irritating to the scalp and hair.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skip
Verb
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Families can explore vibrant coral reefs, check out Wahoo Bay (a marine conservation area), or hop on a glass-bottom boat tour to spot colorful fish without even getting wet.—
Rita Wells,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
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From applying lotion to keep your skin moisturized to hopping into a bath, speeding up the sunburn healing process is possible with a few tips and tricks.—
Amber Rambharose,
Glamour,
12 June 2025
Verb
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Dom missed an awkward 619 and Octagon Jr. regained control.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Seattle have missed the MLS Cup play-offs just once since debuting in 2009, failing to make the postseason in 2022.—
Jeff Rueter,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
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The two-sport star bounced out to 39-5½ to place second in the triple jump.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2025
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However, Crochet struck out Austin Wells and Oswald Peraza before Paul Goldschmidt bounced out to end the threat.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
14 June 2025
Noun
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In just two days, Israel assassinated the chief of staff of the Iranian armed forces, the top commander of the Revolutionary Guard Corps, and the head of the country’s aerospace-and-missile program.—
Robin Wright,
New Yorker,
16 June 2025
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The post’s color guard commander, Tony Kennedy of Libertyville, spent one year (1968 and 1969) in Vietnam serving in the United States Army.—
Karie Angell Luc,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2025
Verb
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Despite weeks of calling for a ceasefire in Ukraine, Trump has been ignored by Putin, who continues his aggression.—
Tom Zirpoli,
Baltimore Sun,
17 June 2025
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The intent is to trick recipients into ignoring usual government advice as Iranian attacks continue.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
Verb
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Conclusions Stocks have rebounded as the odds of a recession have fallen.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Could Trump cuts lead to ‘rebound’ in gun violence and deaths?—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
Noun
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For the 2025 sequel, Nanette — now captain of the Callister — gets into several physical fights, giving Milioti her first real taste of stunt work.—
Adam B. Vary,
Variety,
9 June 2025
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Among them is Al Budding, the former team captain and a distinguished coach who was inducted into the Moraine Valley Community College Baseball Hall of Fame after coaching there from 1987 to 2005.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
7 June 2025
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With the Yankees facing talented left-hander Garrett Crochet, the skipper figured Saturday made the most sense for a breather.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
7 June 2025
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During pregame workouts, Eisenhower spoke with Giants manager Mel Ott and Braves skipper Bob Coleman.—
Bill Swank,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
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“Skip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skip. Accessed 21 Jun. 2025.
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