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 The mid-length, figure-skimming dress is elevated by a high and curved neckline that adds a bit of sculptural drama to its otherwise simple and straightforward strapless form. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2026 French bob fans will recognize the jaw-skimming silhouette that removes excess weight and adds bounce, especially when paired with a delicate fringe. — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2026 Back in January, the USDA Office of Inspector General projected that SNAP theft could climb to $233 million between 2025 and 2026 — largely as a result of skimming. — Juliana Kim, NPR, 26 Oct. 2026 And don’t be fooled by its figure-skimming silhouette—the soft knit fabric offers plenty of stretch for a comfortable fit that never feels restrictive. — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 21 Oct. 2026 These jeans have a similar mid-rise, ankle-skimming style to Bieber’s. — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 20 Oct. 2026 This throw-on-and-go design from Grace Karin is a quintessential fall layering piece, with a classic crew neckline, a button-down closure, and a figure-skimming fit that isn’t overly bulky. — Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Oct. 2026 According to investigators with the Adams County Sheriff's Office, razor blades were glued to some fuel pumps just above the keypads where the skimming devices were found. — Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026 For years, scammers would surreptitiously install skimming devices on card readers at ATMs, gas pumps and corner stores. — Eli Hager, ProPublica, 13 Oct. 2026

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Verb

Democrats’ sweep Tuesday night delivered their largest House majority in decades, flipping traditionally Republican seats across the country thanks to a favorable political environment.

— Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 6 Nov. 2026
Fans and critics alike had been waiting for what Minaj would say after Democrats resumed control of both the House and the Senate in a landslide victory Tuesday night, flipping dozens of congressional seats.

— Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of flipping

Verb

Practitioners can work up to one or two hours daily for the full benefits, though even one-minute breaks between tasks help keep energy flowing, which makes qigong an easy fit between back-to-back meetings.

— Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2026
Debris landed on their roof, puncturing it so that rainwater was flowing into their living room.

— Angie DiMichele, Sun Sentinel, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of flowing

Verb

Tackiness across the forehead could make more of a difference when they’re used to brushing hair away from their face.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 10 Nov. 2026
Now, at the corrals, brushing down the horses and hanging saddles in the tack tent, Tim talked about the deer.

— Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 9 Nov. 2026

Definition of brushing

Verb

That’s especially seen at LG Beauty, where brands are debuting launches that touch hair, body and dental care, in addition to facial-forward formulas that promise hydrated and bouncing skin.

— Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2026
Dan Hurley had no interest in going to any court this offseason unless there was a basketball bouncing on it.

— Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of bouncing

Verb

The juror slipped through without a single flashbulb going off, without a single paparazzo glancing or realizing this person might be someone worth photographing.

— Luke Jones, Vanity Fair, 5 Nov. 2026
Advertisement As a result, many older users who may have only had glancing interactions with AI have become avid users.

— Andrew R. Chow, Time, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of glancing

Verb

The Villa Vie Odyssey had been cruising the world for at least 755 days as one of only a handful of ships that offered passengers the opportunity to rent or buy long-term or even permanent residences on board.

— Reuters, NBC news, 4 Nov. 2026
You may be used to seeing police cars cruising through your neighborhood or helicopters flying overhead.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of cruising

Verb

Peach-pink blush appeared high on her cheekbones, kissing her lower waterline, while a dark brown lipstick completed the look.

— Arushi Jacob, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026
Most recently, Zeta-Jones marked her husband’s 82nd birthday and her 57th in September 2026 by posting a photo of them kissing in tropical blue waters.

— Danielle Long, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of kissing

Verb

Garcia's ex-girlfriend and the mother of his child tells CBS Colorado the cycle of crime, prison and skipping parole is not new for Garcia.

— Olivia Young, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026
Selling for $999, the pass has no blockout days and includes daily access to the park’s line-skipping express pass as well as a ticket to after-hours events Halloween Horror Nights and Fan Fest.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2026