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as in flipping
to turn over pages in an idle or cursory manner
I'll just skim through a few styling magazines and see if something interesting catches my eye
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as in flowing
to move or proceed smoothly and readily
a lone hang glider skimming along just above the treetops
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as in brushing
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 bouncing
to strike and fly off at an angle
the rock just skimmed the surface of the water
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as in glancing
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 skimming
Fans of adidas will love the brand's iconic three-stripe design featured heavily throughout, and newcomers who prefer a feminine touch might fall for some of the pieces in pastel colorways or the flowy, body-skimming styles.
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Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
Being alert for skimming devices in tourist areas, which are popular targets.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Apr. 2026
But a financial audit revealed that Alfortish had been skimming money, some of which had been earmarked for hurricane relief, to pay for vacations to Aruba and to Grand Cayman, and for a new sound system at his home.
—Patrick Radden Keefe, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Fifteen-year-old Savannah wore white pumps with a few inches of heel while the younger two completed their outfits with a pair of loafers (Isla) and a skimming ballerina flat (Georgina).
—Giorgia Olivieri, Vanity Fair, 6 Apr. 2026
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Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
Being alert for skimming devices in tourist areas, which are popular targets.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Apr. 2026
But a financial audit revealed that Alfortish had been skimming money, some of which had been earmarked for hurricane relief, to pay for vacations to Aruba and to Grand Cayman, and for a new sound system at his home.
—Patrick Radden Keefe, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Fifteen-year-old Savannah wore white pumps with a few inches of heel while the younger two completed their outfits with a pair of loafers (Isla) and a skimming ballerina flat (Georgina).
—Giorgia Olivieri, Vanity Fair, 6 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skimming
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Prosecutors said Richins, a 35-year-old real estate agent with a house-flipping business, was millions in debt and planning a future with another man.—
Hannah Schoenbaum,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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Prosecutors said Kouri Richins, a 35-year-old real estate agent with a house-flipping business, was millions of dollars in debt and planning a future with another man.—
Hannah Schoenbaum,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Customers should expect an ROI within 12 months or less after implementing the Locus Array depending on the speed of deployment and the types of SKUs flowing through the system, Peterson said.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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Hosting a dinner party is infinitely more enjoyable with a partner in crime to help curate the playlist and the guest list, keep the conversation and the drinks flowing, and take a load off the planning.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
12 May 2026
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In April, O’Reilly’s opener was an unchallenged header in the six-yard box after brushing off Santos.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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The scribble art was placed right in the bend of her knee, with some of the design just barely brushing her lower thigh.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
11 May 2026
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The book provides a snapshot of her family’s life bouncing between homes on both sides, and the process of transculturation that resulted.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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Blake’s shot, his second tally of the game and fourth of the playoffs, hit Dan Vladar in the arm before bouncing behind the goalie and into the net.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
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Illustrations by Thomas Merceron Even glancing contact between a passenger car and a semi truck is often enough to send the smaller vehicle pinwheeling across the highway.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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The pup can be seen glancing around his kennel with teary eyes, appearing scared and confused.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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After cruising to a 12-5 record with an NFC Championship Game appearance in 2024, the Commanders fell apart, physically and otherwise, in 2025.—
Nicki Jhabvala,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Sheehan was cruising along in the fifth inning, having allowed just one hit – a bloop single – in the first four.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
15 May 2026
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On May 12, Colbert sat down with Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Pedro Pascal and wound up kissing both of them on the lips to the delight of his studio audience.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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In another shot, Brittany shared a boomerang of Patrick kissing her on the cheek.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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Next season will see Ten Hag skipping touchline management altogether, taking up a new role as sporting director of his boyhood club back in the Netherlands, FC Twente.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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The most common issue from skipping routine fan maintenance is dust buildup.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
14 May 2026
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“Skimming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skimming. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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