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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.
—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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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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Another video showed the carriage flipping over with the remaining passengers inside after its wheels struck another carriage at the park.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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Turning on production isn’t like flipping a switch.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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Billions of dollars are flowing into the game through the NBA’s new TV deal, with even more money likely on the horizon thanks to expansion fees.—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Your creativity is flowing and needs a practical outlet during the Cancer moon.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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Starting in third place on Sunday is Hamilton in the Ferrari, followed by teammate and home favorite Charles Leclerc who had to settle for P4 after brushing the wall while trying to retake P1 in the final moments of Q3.—
Yara Elshebiny,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Up close, the shaggy layers framed her face effortlessly, with the shortest layers brushing just past her eyes and the longest layers grazing her jaw bone.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
6 June 2026
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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.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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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.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
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DiMarco asked the woman to his left, both glancing up at the screen.—
Leigh Nordstrom,
Footwear News,
18 June 2026
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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.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
16 June 2026
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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.—
Scott Laird,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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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.—
Zach Dean OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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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.—
Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 June 2026
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Jelly Roll is kissing Bunnie XO goodbye.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
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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.—
Gabriel Alin Zainescu,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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Manage Stress Stress can lead to skipping meals and unhealthy choices, which, over time, can negatively impact health.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Verywell Health,
19 June 2026
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“Skimming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skimming. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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