skews

present tense third-person singular of skew
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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 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 The area skews more towards nature aficionados, with plenty of nature paths and mountain trails to climb. Megan Wahn, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026 Compared with other mega-chain coffee purveyors, Dutch Bros’ menu skews more bombastic and creative. Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 24 Aug. 2026 Demographically, TikTok has always maintained a reputation of being most popular among Gen Z audiences, but that’s not always the case; social commerce spending actually skews higher toward Gen X and older Millennial audiences. Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026 Eileen of Mystic For a visit that skews more low-key, there’s Eileen of Mystic, an artist-run bed-and-breakfast inside a historic 1700s farmhouse. Madeline Bilis, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026 Muted versions in smoky amber, soft blues and frosted whites offer a subtler take for home decor that skews more neutral. Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 17 Aug. 2026 When mandates come down in an all-office email memo with no warning or explanation, employees create their own narrative, which typically skews around mistrust or unnecessary control of leadership. Kane Willmott, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 Although Wyte said his client base skews younger, many of his older clients come in with younger family members. Rachel Brown Kirkland, AJC.com, 30 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skews
Verb
  • No player tilts the axis of a football game more consistently; at this point, his levels of production are being taken for granted.
    The Athletic NFL Staff, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Pelvic tilts When instructed to stay in one place, our pelvis, seeking comfort, can tilt itself into an anterior (towards the front of your body) or posterior (towards the back of your body) position.
    Sophia Dyer, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Inside the glass vial lies the successor to the French company’s award-winning hair tonic, amped up with research into how the scalp’s microbiome influences your locks.
    Dan Michel, Robb Report, 19 Sep. 2026
  • The 10-year Treasury, for instance, strongly influences mortgage rates and this week topped 5% for the first time since 2023.
    Christopher Rugaber, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • At this point, the movie veers off the rails a bit, culminating in a very bloody conclusion.
    ABC News, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026
  • If my car ever veers off the road, this little tool does two things that can genuinely save lives.
    Karen LeBlanc, Travel + Leisure, 3 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Obesity is clearly multifactorial, and emphasizing biology spotlights biological solutions, which biases our selection of choices related to our health.
    Max Moser, STAT, 9 July 2026
  • Nationalist fervor over beating China biases AI policy toward recklessness — and possible catastrophe.
    Robert Wright, Washington Post, 26 June 2026
Verb
  • The directive, reported earlier by The New York Times, leans heavily on a dissenting opinion from former Justice Antonin Scalia in a 1995 Supreme Court case.
    Matthew Brown, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
  • However, there’s a lone taco in the mix that leans into Tex-Mex flavors.
    Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 18 Sep. 2026

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“Skews.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skews. Accessed 20 Sep. 2026.

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