Synonyms of skews

skews

verb

present tense third-person singular of skew

1

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.

Related Words

• tilts
• veers
• leans
• slopes
• slants
• deviates
• turns
• angles
• cuts
• pivots
• inclines
• tips
• lists
• bends
• swerves
• heels
• sweeps
• cants
• curls
• curves
• pitches
• spirals
• cocks
• breaks
• rounds
• wanders
• strays
• arcs
• bows
• hooks
• wheels
• zigs
• yaws
• sheers
• zags
• arches
• loops
• slews
• crooks
• circles
• winds
• twists
• coils
• weaves
• zigzags
• wavers
• about-faces

Dissimilar Words

• merges
• straightens

2

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.

Related Words

• influences
• biases
• prejudices
• predisposes
• turns
• disposes
• poisons
• inclines
• suggests
• convinces
• persuades
• prepossesses

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of skews

The crowd skews slightly older—Western couples lingering over breakfast, afternoon tea, and cocktails rather than rushing through sightseeing. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026

Preseason playing time always skews upward for younger players as veterans such as Powell and Jones rest to anticipate the lengthy season ahead. — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 17 Oct. 2026

Hernández said the group wanted to use the platform to bring further awareness to the struggles immigrants continue to face in this country with an audience that notably skews more American than Los Tigres is accustomed to. — Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026

My work skews older than what this project set out to accomplish. — K.j. Yossman, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026

Despite a killer teaser trailer that had audiences jumping in their seats, the Blumhouse/Atomic Monster production is getting roasted by some members of a crowd that typically skews positive. — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026

His preference for country towns skews his portrait away from urban professionals. — Heller McAlpin, Christian Science Monitor, 23 Sep. 2026

Jack Stubbs, who leads OpenAI’s scams detection and prevention work, attributed the lower use by older adults to ChatGPT’s wider user base, which skews younger. — Greta Reich, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2026

Compared with other mega-chain coffee purveyors, Dutch Bros’ menu skews more bombastic and creative. — Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 24 Aug. 2026