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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 sleeveless body-skimming dress features a transparent mesh finish that left little to the imagination, totally transforming an otherwise classic LBD into something far more provocative (and brat-like).
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Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
25 June 2026
As a side hustle from his casino skimming oversight role, Spilotro started a burglary crew known as the Hole in the Wall Gang — which included his childhood friend and crime compatriot Frank Cullotta.
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Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Police are using the incident as a reminder to be aware of skimming devices and to report anything suspicious to an employee or police at the department’s non-emergency number at 203-576-7671.
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Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
19 June 2026
The figure-skimming top is fitted, but not too tight, and pairs easily with skirts, shorts, and pants, acting as a handy everyday staple to mix and match with your full travel wardrobe.
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Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026
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Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
25 June 2026
As a side hustle from his casino skimming oversight role, Spilotro started a burglary crew known as the Hole in the Wall Gang — which included his childhood friend and crime compatriot Frank Cullotta.
—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Police are using the incident as a reminder to be aware of skimming devices and to report anything suspicious to an employee or police at the department’s non-emergency number at 203-576-7671.
—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
19 June 2026
The figure-skimming top is fitted, but not too tight, and pairs easily with skirts, shorts, and pants, acting as a handy everyday staple to mix and match with your full travel wardrobe.
—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skimming
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Holding on to the players who committed — and potentially flipping a player or two from someone else’s class — is the objective now.
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Kean was elected to Congress for his first term beginning in 2023, flipping a district that was represented by former Democratic Congressman Tom Malinowski.
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There's a full rainbow of primal prints to explore, like this flowing calf-print caftan from Moroccan designer Fadila El Gadi.
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Venture funding is also flowing into European defense technology, such as drones and autonomous systems.
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Officials are advising anyone who experienced a water outage or low water pressure in the affected area to boil tap water before using it for drinking, cooking, preparing baby food or brushing their teeth.
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In my test shot, a sneaker remained, but brushing over it re-created the rocks underfoot.
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Lamine Yamal, with the ball bouncing inside the box, spun and ripped a shot that Austria's goalkeeper just stopped for a corner kick.
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Following his stint at Miramar, Hernandez spent seven months bouncing between Alligator Alcatraz and the El Paso Service Processing Center in Texas.
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Argentina finally re-took the lead for good in the 111th minute when Cristian Romero hit a glancing header that deflected off the arm of Cape Verde defender Diney Borges for an own goal.
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DiMarco asked the woman to his left, both glancing up at the screen.
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The Brazilians are cruising early in the second half.
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Spending by active yachts supports marinas, hotels, restaurants, transportation providers and a range of local service businesses in major cruising destinations—not just in terms of guest or owner spending, but crew spending, too.
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When the Chiefs won, the Grammy winner joined Kelce on the field, kissing and hugging him.
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Cameras captured them kissing and hugging on the field after the game.
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Leaders can help curb the risk of junior employees skipping the fundamentals by pairing AI use with mentorship.
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To expedite a return to flight, Limp said, the company is not rebuilding the same pad and is skipping construction of a new transporter-erector (which would take a long time).
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“Skimming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skimming. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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