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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
Note that Roofman, another adult-skewing (largely guys, ironically, for a Channing Tatum movie) title last week, did $1M in previews before posting an $8M start.
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2025
And as the group grew more successful in the late Seventies and the band’s audience started skewing younger, Frehley grew uneasy.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2025
The goal of the new program is to incentivize creators to make more original and compelling content and keep users coming amid competition from younger-skewing platforms and concerns about a stalling albeit still very large user base.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2025
Those studies, however, focused on older people and didn’t differentiate between former drinkers and lifelong nondrinkers, thus potentially skewing the results, study authors said.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2025
Currently skewing adult in subscribers, Movistar Plus+ also aims to skew younger and more mainstream on some shows.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 20 Sep. 2025
All of this means that, as Powell conceded at the annual Jackson Hole summit, the Fed’s dual mandate of ensuring price stability and maximizing employment may be skewing toward prioritizing jobs for the first time in half a decade.
—Tiana Lowe Doescher, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Despite the demographic onboard skewing toward retirement age, this was an active bunch that took full advantage of our time on land.
—Stefanie Waldek, AFAR Media, 12 Sep. 2025
Goldman Sachs analysts say that the potential for price increases could increase the average selling price of Apple's devices over time, and the company's mix of phones have been skewing toward more expensive prices.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2025
And as the group grew more successful in the late Seventies and the band’s audience started skewing younger, Frehley grew uneasy.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2025
The goal of the new program is to incentivize creators to make more original and compelling content and keep users coming amid competition from younger-skewing platforms and concerns about a stalling albeit still very large user base.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2025
Those studies, however, focused on older people and didn’t differentiate between former drinkers and lifelong nondrinkers, thus potentially skewing the results, study authors said.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2025
Currently skewing adult in subscribers, Movistar Plus+ also aims to skew younger and more mainstream on some shows.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 20 Sep. 2025
All of this means that, as Powell conceded at the annual Jackson Hole summit, the Fed’s dual mandate of ensuring price stability and maximizing employment may be skewing toward prioritizing jobs for the first time in half a decade.
—Tiana Lowe Doescher, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Despite the demographic onboard skewing toward retirement age, this was an active bunch that took full advantage of our time on land.
—Stefanie Waldek, AFAR Media, 12 Sep. 2025
Goldman Sachs analysts say that the potential for price increases could increase the average selling price of Apple's devices over time, and the company's mix of phones have been skewing toward more expensive prices.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skewing
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And early polling suggests the generic congressional ballot is tilting toward Democrats.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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The frame is stable both on its stand and when hung on the wall, thanks to thin rubber strips on the back that prevent it from tilting.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
21 Oct. 2025
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However, according to the survey, competitive pressure is the top factor influencing pricing decisions, cited by 50% of CFOs.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
23 Oct. 2025
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Zelensky saw only one way of influencing the situation.—
Simon Shuster,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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The weather and runway were safe for operation at the time, according to Hong Kong Airport Authority, and the cargo plane never signaled any issue before veering left halfway down the north runway and crashing through the perimeter fencing and into the sea.—
Clara McMichael,
ABC News,
19 Oct. 2025
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But critics say the memo builds on kernels of truth before veering into unscientific fringe theories.—
Stephanie Armour,
CNN Money,
16 Oct. 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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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,
18 Oct. 2025
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The island’s relaxed energy carries throughout the resort's maze of 29 villas, sloping down a hill towards the beach.—
Katie Lockhart,
Travel + Leisure,
17 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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Sun slanting through tree line.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Skewing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skewing. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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