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as in tilts
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 influences
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 skews
Twenty-six percent of this year’s trading volume so far has come from stocks under $5, and 70% of options activity skews toward call buying.
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Anmol Verma, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The first part of the movie is devoted to taking us inside his local empire of warped belief, which skews right-wing.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 7 Sep. 2025
His core viewership skews heavily toward ages 11 to 24, with the strongest concentration among middle schoolers through younger university students.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
This toner is adept at restoring moisture post-cleanse, according to our tester, whose skin skews dry.
—Esme Benjamin, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
But their catalogs are also filled with music that skews away from pop palatability in order to tell woollier tales.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2025
Zuckerberg has long had a thing for the classical world, though his taste typically skews toward Rome.
—Meghan O’Gieblyn, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
This can be the difference between a color trend that skews more timeless than of-the-moment, and one that might eventually date your home, like the following trends that Kurk and interior designer Galey Alix are ready to leave behind.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Aug. 2025
The attachment definitely skews towards folks with finer, straighter hair.
—Francesca Krempa, StyleCaster, 11 Aug. 2025
Anmol Verma, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The first part of the movie is devoted to taking us inside his local empire of warped belief, which skews right-wing.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 7 Sep. 2025
His core viewership skews heavily toward ages 11 to 24, with the strongest concentration among middle schoolers through younger university students.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
This toner is adept at restoring moisture post-cleanse, according to our tester, whose skin skews dry.
—Esme Benjamin, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
But their catalogs are also filled with music that skews away from pop palatability in order to tell woollier tales.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2025
Zuckerberg has long had a thing for the classical world, though his taste typically skews toward Rome.
—Meghan O’Gieblyn, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
This can be the difference between a color trend that skews more timeless than of-the-moment, and one that might eventually date your home, like the following trends that Kurk and interior designer Galey Alix are ready to leave behind.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Aug. 2025
The attachment definitely skews towards folks with finer, straighter hair.
—Francesca Krempa, StyleCaster, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skews
Verb
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The balance between civilian authority and military might tilts ominously toward the latter.—
Tom Debley,
Mercury News,
11 Sep. 2025
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Witnesses and lawmakers wrestled with NASA’s budget priorities, highlighting concern that the administration’s 2026 budget request tilts heavily toward exploration while slashing science programs.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Those choices form the invisible curriculum that influences how students think, collaborate, and eventually lead as professionals and citizens.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Michaels then reflected on how the demographic of the show influences the casting and the changes.—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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While the series veers more toward the action side of things, stealth is also incredibly important.—
George Yang,
Vulture,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In a recent 2020 study, even neutral words were processed by participants differently depending on whether they were placed in a positive or negative context, revealing that prior emotional tone biases how future information is received.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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After much cajoling and love, Wally finally leans forward to receive a kiss from her.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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The design leans rustic (give or take a couple of Togo chairs), with moss green paneling, tartan upholstery, and wood beams running throughout.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Skews.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skews. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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