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 wispy brow-skimming strands cover still cover the forehead while blending seamlessly into her tousled waves thanks to face-framing layers that fan out toward her cheekbones. — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 14 Sep. 2026 The comedian paired the sleek heels with the Shani Shemer Nola Maxi Dress, a smooth black slipdress with thin spaghetti straps and a floor-length, body-skimming silhouette. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026 Johnson has recently taken her brunette hair a few shades darker for fall, the richer color worn loose around her shoulders with her trademark brow-skimming bangs. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2026 Such a scheme typically involves skimming money from investments while continuing to pay returns using new investor money, until the incoming funds can’t keep up with commitments. — Jeff Quackenbush, Mercury News, 3 Sep. 2026 Higgins wore her hair in a voluminous, shoulder-skimming lob with the ends dramatically flipped outward, creating that unmistakable kicky silhouette associated with so many late-'60s and early-'70s looks. — Marci Robin, Allure, 1 Sep. 2026 Investigators are also asking anyone who recognizes the second suspect, has surveillance footage or believes a skimming device may have been placed at their business to contact Bristol Borough police. — Ross Dimattei, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026 This card skimming scam is especially serious for people who rely on Electronic Benefit Transfer, or EBT, cards. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026 With a knee-skimming silhouette and lightweight denim fabric, the style offers the comfort of your favorite jeans with the sophisticated look of a skirt. — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for skimming

Verb

Indeed, few have lamented the exit of speculative collectors hoping to make a quick buck flipping artworks.

— Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 17 Sep. 2026
The crash happened on West Hillsboro Boulevard when a driver attempting a U-turn was struck by a motorcyclist, flipping the car, according to the Broward County Sheriff's Office.

— Abby Dodge, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of flipping

Verb

Erika La'Pearl, a makeup artist based in Los Angeles, recommends bouncing a damp sponge over the product, while Meyers uses her ring finger to gently tap it into place for a softer finish.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 18 Sep. 2026
The first occurred in Monday’s soggy win, as Jones let a bouncing ball in the gap get by him, resulting in a two-run triple.

— Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of bouncing

Verb

Prosecutors put the photo up on a large screen in the courtroom, showing a bearded man in a black T-shirt in front of platters of food, glancing quizzically at the camera.

— Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 10 Sep. 2026
Lady Holiday listlessly turns the pages, barely glancing at Miss Piggy in various outfits.

— Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of glancing

Verb

Miami took control of the game from its first offensive drive and never looked back, subbing in the backups by the end of the third quarter and cruising to its first win of the season.

— Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 5 Sep. 2026
However, Scholes noted parts of the industry, such as river cruising, aren’t feeling those same impacts.

— Nathan Diller, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of cruising

Verb

Partner Alan Bersten hugged De Laurentiis, kissing her on the head, while also crying.

— Entertainment Weekly, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Sep. 2026
As part of Faust’s plea deal, prosecutors agreed to dismiss most of the other charges, including allegations of her kissing the fifth grader, the Pioneer Press and WQOW report.

— KC Baker, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of kissing

Verb

On Sunday, the plan appeared no more complex than hoping that Bruno Fernandes or Kobbie Mainoo could produce a miracle pass or, in the first half, that Marcus Rashford could generate momentum by skipping past defenders.

— Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Tourists are skipping the gift shop for konbini snacks, celebrity smoothies and private-label finds, and the retailers are paying attention.

— Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Sep. 2026