skewing

present participle of skew
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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 It’s barely sweetened, so the crepes can cover multiple meals, skewing savory with a filling of melty cheese or cooked vegetables, or sweet, like this one, with jammy fruit. Julia Sherman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026 In some ways, Curley sees these values reflected in the average age of attendees at ARC, skewing more toward fans in their thirties and older, whereas Lolla, North Coast and Summer Smash garner much younger crowds. Jessi Roti, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026 Word quickly spread to the creative community that the new regime was looking to supplement the existing lineup of largely male-skewing shows with female dramas. Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2026 On top of that, The Times recently reported that the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, which runs the count, failed to tally hundreds of residents at a Skid Row shelter in 2024 and 2025, skewing this year’s citywide numbers. Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026 Popular drugs like GLP-1s, which receive heavy news coverage, also tend to generate more reports, potentially skewing the results. Laura Bradley, HEALTH, 10 Aug. 2026 Abarca’s allegations Both Abarca’s accusations and the federal case against LeVota have to do with Jackson County legislators allegedly receiving monetary offers in exchange for skewing electoral outcomes. Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 8 Aug. 2026 But voting trends are skewing toward absentee ballots and early in-person voting after voting procedures were updated in recent years. Paula Wethington, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026 After years of being by Isabel Klee’s side and acting as a patient, steady figure for countless foster animals, the 7-year-old Jindo-skewing mix took his final breath last week. Gina Park, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skewing
Verb
  • Some Cardinals players were spotted in their dugout ahead of the game sporting crooked caps, and one player incorporated a slight hat-tilting motion into his post-hit celebration.
    Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • After liftoff, the V-2 started tilting midair and only made it to an altitude of 15,000 feet (4,600 meters) before falling back to Earth.
    Tariq Malik, Space.com, 6 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Since their initial coming together, the oil and automotive industries have remained interlocked, the availability of oil influencing the character and direction of the car industry.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Much like with Selena, Cruz has been influencing Beyoncé’s music for years.
    Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Does Zucker — seem capable of veering off in any direction at any moment?
    Rebecca Rosman, NPR, 31 Aug. 2026
  • According to an arrest report, Rios began to honk his horn at two bicyclists and then was seen on video veering his SUV toward them.
    Peter D'Oench, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • But in watermarking the text, AI systems readjust the probability of each of those possible words, biasing the model subtly in favor of some words over others.
    Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Text watermarks work by biasing the model’s word choices in a pattern spread across the entire document, only detectable in aggregate by the right tool.
    Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 13 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • In 1947, French fashion designer Christian Dior debuted a curvy, hourglass style that emphasized a full bust, cinched waist, and sloping hips.
    April White, JSTOR Daily, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Though pictured largely unfurnished, the area looks well-proportioned, with room for a sofa and a coffee table, plus an entertainment center, even if those trademark sloping walls might make installing some furniture a little awkward.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Their architect, Michael Lehrer, created a striking design with a butterfly roof slanting up in two directions from the center, zigzag walls and picture windows front and back.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • There have been many other variations of this, all usually slanting toward a heavy exposure to public equities.
    Christian Faes, Forbes.com, 25 Feb. 2026

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“Skewing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skewing. Accessed 10 Sep. 2026.

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