Definition of skewednext

skewed

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verb

past tense of skew
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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
Adjective
Casper Kelly, the delightfully skewed sensibility behind Adult Swim’s ‘Too Many Cooks,’ makes a first theatrical feature that feels like a broken time loop. — Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026 And more importantly, the Fed's reaction function is heavily skewed towards the inflation data as noted by recent Fed speak. — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026
Verb
The pattern has been skewed by higher incomes collected by those in the higher echelons of wage workers, like corporate chief executives, entertainers and professional athletes. — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026 Throughout the years, most rollouts in the category skewed strictly utilitarian, with lightweight, easy-to-clean materials and durable frames acting as throughlines that connected various companies’ stroller aesthetics. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for skewed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skewed
Adjective
  • The tilted surfaces were mostly chosen to mimic raindrops in the real world.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 31 Aug. 2026
  • But analysts say risks to oil prices remain tilted to the upside.
    — , CNBC, 13 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The vehicle Odom was driving veered into the eastbound lanes and struck another vehicle before crashing head-on into Schupp’s pickup truck.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Investigators determined Sabini sustained a fatal injury when, for unknown reasons, his bicycle veered into the traffic lane, colliding with a motor vehicle traveling in the same direction.
    — Ashley Sharp, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • With a focus on the landscape and countryside culture that have influenced Hunter from the start, the imagery brings together the brand’s utilitarian heritage with Moss’ unique style, fusing past and present through a modern lens.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Royal’s next endeavor will lean into the making of rock and metal music, drawing inspiration from the genre that has long influenced her.
    — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 24 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • The donor area has limits, and removing too many grafts may leave it looking uneven or depleted.
    — Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Rapid magnetic changes, probe movement, or uneven fields can cause the system to lose this lock.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • For now, the VIX futures curve is sloped healthily upward into coming months, but things can shift in a hurry.
    — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Most ground is sloped and covered in loose gravel or ankle-twisting stones.
    — Ron Spomer, Outdoor Life, 19 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • In the memo, which was filed under seal in support of a prior motion to disqualify the judge, Rauch described his goal as not to show that Kohberger was incompetent, but to bolster his argument that the judge may be biased.
    — Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Cox’s film is biased in Bill’s favor, portraying him as a lapdog whose love for this screeching, spiteful, beady-eyed woman is his great tragic flaw.
    — Katie Rife, IndieWire, 14 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Its most recognizable feature is a small crooked line of stars led by Hamal, its brightest member.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Hang your porch swing crooked or prop scrap of wood across your windows to make it look boarded up.
    — Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 14 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • True, Francesca Hong hates America, Thanksgiving and most national holidays, and is anti-Israel and anything slanted to the true American ideals that made our country great.
    — Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Cars 2 and 3 also appear to be slanted downward, in contrast to the position of the rest of the vehicles.
    — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Aug. 2026

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“Skewed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skewed. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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