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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
The posh staple offers the comfort of denim with a shin-skimming design that feels way breezier for warm weather.
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Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
Often minimalistic with a focus on draping and texture, the brand’s body-skimming designs were updated, in this instance, to meet the constraints of their feedstock.
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Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
They can also be seen skimming horizontally across the top of the atmosphere.
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Jules-Pierre Malartre,
Space.com,
8 June 2026
Her floor-skimming hemline featured a rhinestone trim that trailed up her skirt, adding some extra sparkle to every step.
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Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
3 June 2026
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Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
Often minimalistic with a focus on draping and texture, the brand’s body-skimming designs were updated, in this instance, to meet the constraints of their feedstock.
—
Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
They can also be seen skimming horizontally across the top of the atmosphere.
—
Jules-Pierre Malartre,
Space.com,
8 June 2026
Her floor-skimming hemline featured a rhinestone trim that trailed up her skirt, adding some extra sparkle to every step.
—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skimming
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The 29-year-old remained in the game and took one more at-bat in the bottom of the third, flipping a single into center field, but he was removed ahead of the top of the fifth.
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Restarting production at the end of the war isn’t like flipping a switch, either.
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Traffic cameras in the area show eastbound traffic flowing.
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At the center of the main floor is a chef’s kitchen outfitted with sleek custom cabinetry and expansive workspace, flowing easily into the living and dining areas.
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And, of course, Vitello finished the circus by brushing the whole thing under the rug.
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Each style was crafted from leather treated with manual washing, brushing and finishing techniques.
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And now, after bouncing through multiple organizations since leaving the Phillies, Marte has found a new opportunity with the team’s in-state rival.
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Morocco couldn't hit a cross into the box cleanly, with the ball bouncing up and just off the crossbar over the goal in the 50th minute.
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DiMarco asked the woman to his left, both glancing up at the screen.
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Ramin Rezaeian's beautiful cross from the right found Mohammad Mohebbi all alone in the box, and his glancing header to the far post has knotted things up yet again.
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The luxury lines Seabourn and Silversea both offer expedition cruising (on top of their traditional cruise products), and the luxury tour company Abercrombie & Kent also charters Ponant ships for expedition cruises to the polar regions.
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The Sooners lost their opening game of the SEC tournament in May, but have lost just once since, cruising through the NCAA tournament en route to the program's first title game appearance since 2022.
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In 2012, Stewart was caught kissing her Snow White and the Huntsman director, Rupert Sanders, in photos that were published online.
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Jelly Roll is kissing Bunnie XO goodbye.
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This is the cohort that grew up skipping lines, scanning QR codes, ordering from phones and treating friction as a brand failure.
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Manage Stress Stress can lead to skipping meals and unhealthy choices, which, over time, can negatively impact health.
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“Skimming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skimming. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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