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as in to tilt
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 to influence
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 skew
But male-skewing sectors like manufacturing, tech, financial activities, and media have been stagnant or contracting.
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Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2026
The selection skews toward the timeless and the high-end, with a particularly strong assortment of designer outerwear and leather pieces.
—Clara Giampellegrini, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2026
Historically, this translated to higher rates on long-term CDs (which mature in 18 months or longer) and lower rates on short-term CDs, though that dynamic has been skewed a bit in recent years.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
The state does not require median wage projections, which would be more accurate than averages, which can be skewed by higher salaries.
—Brian Gordon, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
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Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2026
The selection skews toward the timeless and the high-end, with a particularly strong assortment of designer outerwear and leather pieces.
—Clara Giampellegrini, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2026
Historically, this translated to higher rates on long-term CDs (which mature in 18 months or longer) and lower rates on short-term CDs, though that dynamic has been skewed a bit in recent years.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
The state does not require median wage projections, which would be more accurate than averages, which can be skewed by higher salaries.
—Brian Gordon, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skew
Verb
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In practical terms, this eliminates the need to tilt or bank to change direction, allowing the platform to maintain stability while executing aggressive maneuvers.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Mar. 2026
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For 1 in 23 people, Tuesday is also brown, tilted to the left, and tastes metallic.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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Across a wide range of practice areas, from corporate law and litigation to emerging fields influenced by technology and global policy, today’s most influential lawyers are distinguished by their vision, dedication, and ability to adapt in a rapidly changing environment.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Violet tones, influenced by interest in space and futuristic aesthetics, and orange hues inspired by natural landscapes and photography trends are both gaining attention, according to the report.—
Thomas Westerholm,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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Born in 1932 in the central German town of Halberstadt, Kluge started his career as a lawyer, but soon veered towards literature and cinema.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2026
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This is where Dorit veers wrong a bit.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
27 Mar. 2026
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Still, Wolfe Research said that markets will be biased to the downside unless the conflict ends and the Strait of Hormuz reopens or there is a major sell-off event that marks a bottom.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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Sundar named the effect more than a decade before AI made that bias a daily experience.—
Nick Dothée,
The Atlantic,
22 Mar. 2026
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Besides the value of its open spaces and sloping landscapes amid the city center, Bayfront Park is a sign of faith that if the city is willing to invest $30 million downtown, its citizens will be encouraged to build, shop and live there.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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The South by Southwest Music Festival, by comparison, is sloping downward.—
Thor Christensen,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Sources indicate that the concern is that anything emerging from such a meeting could potentially affect or prejudice the work of British law enforcement or any legal action that may or may not follow.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
31 Mar. 2026
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Robinson’s defense team is also seeking to ban cameras and microphones, arguing media coverage could prejudice a jury.—
Adriana James-Rodil , Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Weisswange glanced around at the machines on either side of us, all of them waiting for repairs, their tracks unchained and gun barrels angled upward.—
Simon Shuster,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
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Jung Hoo Lee, who’s still learning Oracle Park’s right field, overran Paul Goldschmidt’s base hit down the right-field line that caromed off the short, angled side wall in foul territory, allowing a single to become a double.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
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The beats are slanted yet symmetrical, like a high-speed wind tunnel of pure adrenaline.—
Pitchfork,
Pitchfork,
20 Mar. 2026
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Each one is slanted towards dam removal because the effort is generally agreeable to most.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Skew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skew. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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