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 Swipe-pay is vulnerable to theft because the magnetic stripe behind cards does a poor job of securing personal information, according to Scott Schober, the CEO of Berkeley Varitronics Systems who has invented several skimming detectors. — Juliana Kim, NPR, 14 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 Her body-skimming black gown with its waistcoat bodice from Patrick McDowell’s fall 2026 collection and Bulgari diamonds added that glamorous edge. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2026 With a sky-skimming infinity pool, the longest in Palma, that brings the Balearic sea right up to the feet of the Balinese sunbeds, El Llorenç’s rooftop is glorious. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 Earlier test flights ventured no farther than the Indian Ocean halfway around the world, often crashing in flames and briefly skimming space. — Arkansas Online, 29 Sep. 2026 The earlier test flights ventured no farther than the Indian Ocean halfway around the world, often crashing in flames and briefly skimming space. — Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026 Then the foils lifted free, and the ship took to the sky, gliding low over the water like a pelican skimming the waves. — Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 23 Sep. 2026 Meanwhile, those with a more feminine sensibility will find more versatility in a streamlined waist-skimming cut. — Alison Syrett Cleary, InStyle, 18 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for skimming

Verb

Initially, the state lawmaker was considered just the latest of several Democratic candidates over the past years who gave the party a brimming hope of flipping Texas, only for that hope to deflate come Election Day.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026
At the event, Musk and his team showcased a white sports car that raced up a curved ramp, then clung to it upside down and vaulted off it, flipping in mid-air and hovering slowly before landing on the ground.

— Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of flipping

Verb

The Child Mind Institute notes that losing a close friendship can be emotionally painful for young people, and urges adults to take those experiences seriously rather than brushing them off.

— Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2026
All residents and other property owners who have experienced water outages, low water pressure, or both, are advised to boil all water or use bottled water for drinking, cooking, preparing baby food or brushing their teeth, the news release said.

— Reed Williams, AJC.com, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of brushing

Verb

His designs echo a rich historical period, but in a glancing way.

— Miles Socha, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
Then came a quieter reaction—people shifting in their seats, glancing at one another, going still in a way that had nothing to do with boredom.

— Julian De Freitas, Harvard Business Review, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of glancing

Verb

Southwest accomplished its goal emphatically, cruising to a 56-14 victory over Dunbar Friday at Clark Stadium.

— Shiloh Robinson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Oct. 2026
The British yard, which revealed its first catamaran at the Cannes Yachting Festival in early September, today unveiled a new flagship sailing superyacht that combines elegant design and meticulous craftsmanship with bluewater cruising capability.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of cruising

Verb

And at Mugler, the mood was set before the first look appeared, with screens beaming erotic footage that included mating snails, sweaty skin, a woman’s tongue and two people kissing.

— Amy Francombe, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2026
Across Argentina, fans who grew up watching Messi as their parents watched Maradona now carry him on their skin, in tattoos of him kissing the World Cup trophy.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026