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
As conversations around artificial intelligence (AI) shift from generative models to agentic AI—autonomous systems capable of executing complex, multi-step workflows independently—the discourse remains heavily skewed toward technical capability. Barney Krishnan, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 But these municipalities have relatively few condos, meaning the data is more easily skewed. Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 25 June 2026
Verb
Gates noted that his average time has been skewed by his recent health issues. Andre Butso, AJC.com, 2 July 2026 Despite hosting all kinds of wagers, including celebrity gossip like Taylor Swift’s possible bridesmaids, the user base has skewed mostly male. Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for skewed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skewed
Adjective
  • Compared with tilted plastic rafts used in warmer climates, this design attaches flexible solar panels directly to thick, waterproof foam sheets, reducing wind exposure.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 June 2026
  • Citi maintained that risks to oil prices remain tilted to the upside, as Iran retains significant control over the timing and terms of any potential agreement to reopen the critical Strait of Hormuz energy route.
    Sam Meredith,Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 10 May 2026
Verb
  • The Equinox driver then lost control and veered hard to the left, striking the rear passenger side bumper of a 2024 Mitsubishi Eclipse that was in the center lane, state police said.
    Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 20 July 2026
  • Patel shines quietly but brightly as the very human Eurylochus, whose eventual doubts about Odysseus could very easily have veered into villain territory.
    Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
Verb
  • This new release is said to be inspired by the Grand Canyon in Yellowstone National Park, and that the contrast between light and shadow there influenced Beam’s decision to finish two bourbons separately.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 July 2026
  • Offer availability, placement, and display are determined by the third party and may be influenced by compensation and other factors.
    Liz Knueven, CNBC, 15 July 2026
Adjective
  • The uneven overall performance can be traced back — first and foremost — to a leaky defense.
    Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 July 2026
  • The uneven elevation of Spain’s mountainous regions could obstruct viewing the eclipse, as could a line of trees or a smattering of buildings.
    Catherine Tansey, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 July 2026
Verb
  • The coast is dotted with colorful fishing villages, while the region’s interior is made up of rolling green hills and gently sloped vineyards.
    Tia Lovisa Moreira, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026
  • Most lawns are sloped to create clear drainage paths away from the home.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
Verb
  • Groups like EdTrust-West and The Campaign for College Opportunity, which champion equity and access to higher education, pushed back and said standardized tests in UC admissions were biased against low-income and minority students.
    Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
  • Voting members of DECs are also inherently biased, with the players in question set to compete against their schools.
    Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 July 2026
Adjective
  • Resurrection Dex’s Resurrection is an uncomfortably honest and self-critical mixtape about the British rapper attempting to reform his crooked ways.
    Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 17 July 2026
  • Whitehead, meanwhile, crystalizes his sense of what makes the city run, where Carney fits in, and how the straight and crooked worlds are entwined in one strange ecosystem with laws that only the lawless can enforce.
    David Hajdu, The Atlantic, 16 July 2026
Verb
  • Despite those altruistic goals, from the beginning, the commission faced criticism that the composition and agenda of the body were slanted toward a conservative Christian perspective.
    Steven K. Green, The Conversation, 2 July 2026
  • Always slanted in one direction, of course.
    Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2026

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“Skewed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skewed. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.

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