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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
The onus is on her to make sure her objectivity is not skewed in any way.
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Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Or maybe your fantasy skews more medieval.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
Yet, Republican allies of the president have begun warning him that an agreement skewed heavily in Tehran’s favor could carry political costs of its own.
—Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
Interest after the Gaza war skewed toward people in their twenties and thirties.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
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Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Or maybe your fantasy skews more medieval.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
Yet, Republican allies of the president have begun warning him that an agreement skewed heavily in Tehran’s favor could carry political costs of its own.
—Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
Interest after the Gaza war skewed toward people in their twenties and thirties.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skew
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Though the Kremlin-friendly Orban had held power for the past 16 years, partly by tilting the electoral system in his favor, his far-right Fidesz party lost to the center-right Tisza party of anti-corruption campaigner Peter Magyar.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
20 Apr. 2026
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Marks added that the balance of power has tilted decisively toward bulls over the past several years.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
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In the still-life composition, a cheeky visual lesson on the collision and convergence of cultures, the jar holds flowers, cactus and edible Mexican treats influenced by Chinese and Filipino flavors.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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The film explores the glamour and corruption of mid-’80s Miami in an all-new version of Miami Vice, inspired by the pilot episode and first season of the landmark Universal Television series that influenced culture and set the style in everything from fashion to filmmaking.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
22 Apr. 2026
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The vehicle then veered to the left and struck the concrete median barrier, according to state police.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
20 Apr. 2026
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His car veered into the wrong lane of traffic as a group of nearly 80 recruits ran along Mills Avenue.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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Some officers are biased, aggressively asking overly personal questions, attempting to provoke you.—
Jack Bernard,
AJC.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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The dealer argued in court that the arbitrator was biased.—
Steve Maugeri,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The hole should have sloping sides to encourage roots to grow out wide into the surrounding soil.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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The quick loss of water is even more evident in areas with banks, sloping lawns, and those with lots of hardscaping like walkways.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
23 Apr. 2026
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Then, in 2005, the Texas First Court of Appeals overturned Yates’ conviction after finding the forensic psychiatrist who testified for the prosecution gave erroneous testimony that may have prejudiced the jury.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
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The average person might be prejudiced, and what could be more unreasonable than prejudice?—
Nikhil Krishnan,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Sushi cases are angled towards customers without a sneeze guard.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
April 24,
Sacbee.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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Young couples angle for a spot at Sunset Bar.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 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 27 Apr. 2026.
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