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as in to flow
to move or proceed smoothly and readily
a lone hang glider skimming along just above the treetops
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as in to brush
to pass lightly across or touch gently especially in passing
her hand just barely skimmed the wall as she ran down the hallway
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as in to peek
to take a quick or hasty look
he impatiently skimmed through the book, looking for the specific passage he remembered seeing
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Recent Examples of skim
An earlier post that skims over the man's experiment was shared to TikTok on October 24, and has amassed almost 20 million views and more than 10,500 comments to date.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
Some ways thieves can obtain credit card numbers include data breaches, stealing your physical card and skimming your card.
—Senitra Horbrook, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
Unlike most book-to-screen adaptations, aspects of this narrative aren’t rushed or skimmed over.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Use a large spoon or ladle to skim (remove) most of the fat from the top of the drippings.
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—Perri Ormont Blumberg Fox News, Fox News, 27 Nov. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
Some ways thieves can obtain credit card numbers include data breaches, stealing your physical card and skimming your card.
—Senitra Horbrook, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
Unlike most book-to-screen adaptations, aspects of this narrative aren’t rushed or skimmed over.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Use a large spoon or ladle to skim (remove) most of the fat from the top of the drippings.
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—Perri Ormont Blumberg Fox News, Fox News, 27 Nov. 2024
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Still, the new contract hadn't been executed by the time the calendar flipped to 2025, and PAD Atlanta and the city were trading words again through social media and a press release.Kristal Dixon, Axios, 6 Jan. 2025
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Shortly before the calendar flipped from 2024 to 2025, the Baltimore Orioles learned their association with Corbin Burnes was a one-year partnership just like the New York Yankees and their time with Juan Soto.Larry Fleisher, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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One big danger was the Nolichucky River, which flows from Western North Carolina, beginning where the North Toe and Cane Rivers meet.USA TODAY Graphics team, USA TODAY, 31 Dec. 2024
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After all, a little prep ensures your holiday spirit flows as smoothly as the champagne in your glass.Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 31 Dec. 2024
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The actor wore a wool suit with silver buttons, a white poplin shirt, a black silk cummerbund and brushed leather lace-up shoes.Hannah Malach, WWD, 6 Jan. 2025
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Using mouthwash right after brushing rinses off the toothpaste prematurely, which lessens the positive effects of fluoride in the toothpaste.Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 5 Jan. 2025
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Novak Djokovic bounces tennis ball 26 times before serving at Wimbledon, an Open era record.Filip Bondy, New York Daily News, 31 Dec. 2024
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Like the boards are bouncing a certain way, the ice is a little bit slow, whatever.The Athletic NHL Staff, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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A couple courageous workers ventured toward the Faraday Road side of the property and peeked into the tunnel.Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 31 Dec. 2024
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During his sophomore year, a drama teacher caught him peeking into the school theatre and encouraged him to try out for a play.Rachel Syme, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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Hide out in the relaxation lounge to watch the palm trees sway and the yachts glide by from the huge bay window.Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
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The two dolphins, Izzy and Nicholas, glided by and noticed.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
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Busch and his team would love to pose for more pictures kissing the bricks at IMS following Sunday’s race.Clifton Brown, Indianapolis Star, 17 July 2017
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The trainer turns and kisses one of the man-eaters on the nose.Holly Millea, Smithsonian, 29 June 2017
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The band is an explosion of coordinated energy, with far more activity than the average marching band as its members skip, high kick and sashay, all while playing a tune.Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
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While this gross page count will include a small percentage of blank and skipped pages that will be subtracted in the National Archives’ final tally, the overall picture remains unchanged.Clyde Wayne Crews Jr., Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Skim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skim. Accessed 14 Jan. 2025.
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