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as in tilting
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 influencing
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 skewing
The result feels comforting without skewing childish.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
But skewing small can make your home feel awkward and uncomfortable.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 7 June 2026
With Paris’s hotel scene skewing more boutique by the minute, Lutetia’s masterful restoration reminds us that this has always been a grande dame city at its core.
—Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
The team then applied a statistical adjustment designed to prevent casinos with only a small number of reviews from skewing the results.
—Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
The sword-and-sandal genre is inherently male-skewing and popular with white viewers.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 22 May 2026
That amount of time is actually similar to most tenure lengths in the 1980s and 90s, though that is likely because of an aging workforce skewing the statistics somewhat, as older employees tend to stay in their roles for longer.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 14 May 2026
Sure, that 51-point win in Game 6 in the Hawks is skewing that average a bit, but there are two other wins by 30 or more points in that run and six of the seven wins were by at least 14.
—Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Notably, independent voters’ views on immigration are skewing more in line with Democrats’, according to the poll.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
But skewing small can make your home feel awkward and uncomfortable.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 7 June 2026
With Paris’s hotel scene skewing more boutique by the minute, Lutetia’s masterful restoration reminds us that this has always been a grande dame city at its core.
—Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
The team then applied a statistical adjustment designed to prevent casinos with only a small number of reviews from skewing the results.
—Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
The sword-and-sandal genre is inherently male-skewing and popular with white viewers.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 22 May 2026
That amount of time is actually similar to most tenure lengths in the 1980s and 90s, though that is likely because of an aging workforce skewing the statistics somewhat, as older employees tend to stay in their roles for longer.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 14 May 2026
Sure, that 51-point win in Game 6 in the Hawks is skewing that average a bit, but there are two other wins by 30 or more points in that run and six of the seven wins were by at least 14.
—Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Notably, independent voters’ views on immigration are skewing more in line with Democrats’, according to the poll.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skewing
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Just like its predecessor, the prequel series is dedicated to an violent, world-tilting war for the Iron Throne.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
15 June 2026
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Cook, stirring and tilting the skillet until the eggs start to thicken and turn opaque, 1 to 2 minutes.—
Kate Williams,
AJC.com,
8 June 2026
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Also influencing today's trade, the Bank of Japan has hiked rates to 1%, the highest level since 1995.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
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But prediction markets may not be only influencing international affairs.—
Matt Motta,
The Conversation,
16 June 2026
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The outlet also said that CCTV footage showed the car veering right before jumping the curb.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
11 Dec. 2025
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On Wednesday, the NTSB released a 259-page final report on the March 2024 incident, which details the events that could have caused an electrical blackout that led to the 213-million-pound cargo vessel veering and smashing into the bridge, killing six highway workers.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
10 Dec. 2025
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While not feasible in all work settings, adopting a practice of removing personal information about gender and other potentially biasing characteristics can increase fair and consistent performance evaluations.—
Michelle Travis,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Gehry’s signature style included sloping walls and shining metallic façades.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
5 Dec. 2025
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The exterior got fresh paint, but what didn’t change was the bones of the building, with its sloping roof and façade brightened by many windows.—
Roxana Popescu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Nov. 2025
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Off a rollout, Nix hit his former Oregon teammate slanting toward a front pylon.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Oct. 2025
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In footage shared on social media, verified by Reuters, the large bridge can be seen slanting to one side with people below.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Skewing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skewing. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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