SKIMMING Synonyms: 115 Similar and Opposite Words

skimming

verb

Definition of skimming

present participle of skim

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 Johnson has recently taken her brunette hair a few shades darker for fall, the richer color worn loose around her shoulders with her trademark brow-skimming bangs. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2026 Such a scheme typically involves skimming money from investments while continuing to pay returns using new investor money, until the incoming funds can’t keep up with commitments. — Jeff Quackenbush, Mercury News, 3 Sep. 2026 Higgins wore her hair in a voluminous, shoulder-skimming lob with the ends dramatically flipped outward, creating that unmistakable kicky silhouette associated with so many late-'60s and early-'70s looks. — Marci Robin, Allure, 1 Sep. 2026 Investigators are also asking anyone who recognizes the second suspect, has surveillance footage or believes a skimming device may have been placed at their business to contact Bristol Borough police. — Ross Dimattei, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026 This card skimming scam is especially serious for people who rely on Electronic Benefit Transfer, or EBT, cards. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026 With a knee-skimming silhouette and lightweight denim fabric, the style offers the comfort of your favorite jeans with the sophisticated look of a skirt. — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026 At the lavish ceremony, the actress donned a pale-yellow, shoulder-skimming Valentino gown gifted to her by the designer. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 17 Aug. 2026 Designed with an ankle-skimming cut and a center seam, the flattering silhouette helps elongate the legs for a streamlined look. — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for skimming

Verb

And Loving has a knack for flipping a switch on the field, transforming quickly from the eager, jovial rookie in the locker room into a powerful and violent man once the ball is snapped.

— Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
As long as the elementary principles of supply-and-demand continue to hold sway, the invisible hand of the marketplace will keep on flipping the bird to the naysayers.

— Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of flipping

Verb

Water is something children and adults use every single day from brushing teeth, taking showers, washing hands, to drinking water after playing outside.

— Kristin Tsumura Tsai, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Sinéty developed a knack for finding within quotidian domestic and village scenes—a woman brushing her hair, a picnic in the sun—a dreamlike sense of mystery.

— Felix Bazalgette, The New York Review of Books, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of brushing

Verb

Prosecutors put the photo up on a large screen in the courtroom, showing a bearded man in a black T-shirt in front of platters of food, glancing quizzically at the camera.

— Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 10 Sep. 2026
Lady Holiday listlessly turns the pages, barely glancing at Miss Piggy in various outfits.

— Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of glancing

Verb

Miami took control of the game from its first offensive drive and never looked back, subbing in the backups by the end of the third quarter and cruising to its first win of the season.

— Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 5 Sep. 2026
However, Scholes noted parts of the industry, such as river cruising, aren’t feeling those same impacts.

— Nathan Diller, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of cruising

Verb

The Rhode beauty founder posed in a tiny white nightdress while cuddling and kissing Justin in bed in photos shared on September 7.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 7 Sep. 2026
Ratajkowski and Gavras first sparked romance rumors in November 2025, when they were spotted out together in New York City, and were photographed with his arm around her and kissing multiple times.

— Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of kissing

Verb

Meanwhile, Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is skipping around because they finally got rid of Brown and have a competent play caller.

— Vic Tafur, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Many will be skipping the event An Associated Press survey of more than four dozen Republican candidates found a majority either planned not to attend, said their plans were to be determined, or ignored requests for comment.

— Jill Colvin, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026