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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
Subtly curved ends punctuated her collarbone-skimming length, adding swinginess and movement.
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Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
The shot was pure, skimming atop the grass to nestle inside the far post.
—Josh Gross, Daily News, 15 Mar. 2026
The layering of these two long, ankle-skimming pieces creates a boho vibe that fits perfectly with the actor’s free-spirited aesthetic.
—Ana Serrano, Glamour, 10 Mar. 2026
Bavishi suggested popping a can of coconut milk in the fridge, letting the cream solidify on top, and skimming that off to use as a low-moisture replacement for the evaporated coconut milk.
—Beth Kracklauer, Outside, 27 Feb. 2026
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Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
The shot was pure, skimming atop the grass to nestle inside the far post.
—Josh Gross, Daily News, 15 Mar. 2026
The layering of these two long, ankle-skimming pieces creates a boho vibe that fits perfectly with the actor’s free-spirited aesthetic.
—Ana Serrano, Glamour, 10 Mar. 2026
Bavishi suggested popping a can of coconut milk in the fridge, letting the cream solidify on top, and skimming that off to use as a low-moisture replacement for the evaporated coconut milk.
—Beth Kracklauer, Outside, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skimming
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Asia-Pacific markets whipsawed in volatile trading on Tuesday, with major indices flipping to losses in the morning session, as uncertainty surrounding the war weighs on investor sentiment.—
Hugh Leask,Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2026
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The Jellicle Ball begins with a lone DJ (Ken Ard) on stage, flipping through a stash of vintage LPs including Michael Jackson and, inevitably, the original Cats cast album with the iconic yellow eyes logo.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
7 Apr. 2026
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Wang is an extraordinarily mobile player for his size, with impressive skating technique through his inside and outside edges laterally and flowing mechanics going north or back to pucks.—
Scott Wheeler,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Gone is the long, flowing hair — which accompanied his first five years in the big leagues — and in is a fresh, short cut.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
7 Apr. 2026
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But the savviest country stars are able to argue for basic respect for others while brushing off whatever political coding comes with it.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2026
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Many, many softly curled tendrils descended from all angles, giving the updo even more soft texture and brushing her neck and collarbones for a flirtatious, come-hither vibe.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
6 Apr. 2026
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In 2007, Wade faced another charge after bouncing a check of just over $500 to tax authorities in Douglas County, Georgia, to renew the registration on his vehicle.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
6 Apr. 2026
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Moon broke free and one-timed a bouncing ball into the net for the equalizer.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
5 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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Fattahi keeps glancing at his phone.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Mar. 2026
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The series takes place on a yacht, cruising the coast of Malta.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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Legally recognizing lowriders is a big change from past decades, when cruising was prohibited in many cities across the state.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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The two confirmed their relationship in the fall of 2021 after paparazzi photos leaked of the pair kissing inside a car.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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In the clip, jointly posted to their Instagram accounts, the NFL player could be seen kissing the Sinners star's bare belly.—
Leigh Blickley,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 Apr. 2026
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Instead of skipping the item completely, the driver stopped at another store to pick up the Diet Coke.—
Lexi Lane,
PEOPLE,
4 Apr. 2026
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And again, as with hair shedding, lifestyle changes — such as focusing on scalp hygiene and stress reduction, and skipping tight hairstyles — can make a big difference.—
Rebecca Strong,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Skimming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skimming. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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