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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
But generally, Cuomo’s support skews older and more moderate.
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Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Chipotle’s customer base skews higher income, so it was insulated from the pullback in spending from low-income consumers that fast-food chains were reporting last year.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2025
And taking a casual tally of the Focus Fest’s attendees milling about the upper floor of the Common on the Universal Studios lot, the crowd certainly skews younger.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2025
Their relationship skews toward mentor-mentee—Carl the self-deprecating sage, Teig the highly skilled understudy—owing to Carl’s experience in the mountains more than their respective hunting records.
—Devon O’Neil, Outside, 15 Oct. 2025
The deal was announced here in Cannes at MIPCOM as the market skews towards all things creator economy.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2025
This year’s roster is anchored by some veterans, but skews heavily toward players with little postseason experience.
—Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Eliminating capital gains taxes on home sales would primarily benefit the 29 million homeowners who already have substantial equity – a group that skews heavily white, male and upper middle class.
—Beverly Moran, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2025
For a group like Whiskey Myers that has eschewed genres or labels but skews far more rock than country, Joyce’s eclectic background seemed a perfect fit.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2025
Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Chipotle’s customer base skews higher income, so it was insulated from the pullback in spending from low-income consumers that fast-food chains were reporting last year.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2025
And taking a casual tally of the Focus Fest’s attendees milling about the upper floor of the Common on the Universal Studios lot, the crowd certainly skews younger.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2025
Their relationship skews toward mentor-mentee—Carl the self-deprecating sage, Teig the highly skilled understudy—owing to Carl’s experience in the mountains more than their respective hunting records.
—Devon O’Neil, Outside, 15 Oct. 2025
The deal was announced here in Cannes at MIPCOM as the market skews towards all things creator economy.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2025
This year’s roster is anchored by some veterans, but skews heavily toward players with little postseason experience.
—Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Eliminating capital gains taxes on home sales would primarily benefit the 29 million homeowners who already have substantial equity – a group that skews heavily white, male and upper middle class.
—Beverly Moran, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2025
For a group like Whiskey Myers that has eschewed genres or labels but skews far more rock than country, Joyce’s eclectic background seemed a perfect fit.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skews
Verb
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The Endeavor features a centrifugal force spinning disk that tilts upwards.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
22 Oct. 2025
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The seat tilts forward with the press of a button on the seat shoulder.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The first step is understanding what influences your risk for ovarian cancer.—
Jocelyn Solis-Moreira,
Flow Space,
27 Oct. 2025
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The Fed’s key interest rate, which influences borrowing costs more broadly, functions through demand, not supply.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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While Peters veers closer to a stock villain — the ubiquitous empowered dweeb, though those coding-sequence tattoo sleeves are a nice embellishment — Hasan Minhaj and Arturo Castro are appealing as Eve’s ENCOM associates.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Oct. 2025
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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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While both flavors share the same SPF actives and nourishing base, the Mint version delivers a refreshing, tingly finish from peppermint oil and menthol, while the Açai option leans sweeter with antioxidant-rich fruit extracts.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
25 Oct. 2025
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But regional festivals do provide an opportunity to further scrutinize how the movies are landing among a demographic that leans, in Middleburg at least, as wealthy as many longtime Academy voters.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Skews.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skews. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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