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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
Workers were seen skimming the surface of the pool in the end nearest the World War II Memorial.
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Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
21 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
And although Edwards’ influence throughout the basketball community and sneaker culture is clear, Largin said what Edwards has done is only skimming the surface, and that his work remains crucial to the next generations of designers.
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Lindsay Schnell,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
21 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
And although Edwards’ influence throughout the basketball community and sneaker culture is clear, Largin said what Edwards has done is only skimming the surface, and that his work remains crucial to the next generations of designers.
—
Lindsay Schnell,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skimming
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The 29-year-old remained in the game and took one more at-bat in the bottom of the third, flipping a single into center field, but he was removed ahead of the top of the fifth.
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Restarting production at the end of the war isn’t like flipping a switch, either.
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Traffic cameras in the area show eastbound traffic flowing.
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At the center of the main floor is a chef’s kitchen outfitted with sleek custom cabinetry and expansive workspace, flowing easily into the living and dining areas.
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And, of course, Vitello finished the circus by brushing the whole thing under the rug.
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Each style was crafted from leather treated with manual washing, brushing and finishing techniques.
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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.
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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.
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DiMarco asked the woman to his left, both glancing up at the screen.
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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.
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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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Not the family stuff, like Natalie’s spontaneous nipple piercing after making out with Cady’s maybe-daughter, Nevaeh (Malia Pyles), who later murders her own mother after kissing her, for way too long, on the mouth.
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Others disliked how visible Gabriel Vasconcelos' tongue was outside of his mouth while kissing.
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In deciding to be cautious in handling two-time All-Star Shane McClanahan’s return to action for the first time since August 2023 by skipping his turn in the rotation, the Rays put some extra work on their relievers by designating Saturday as a bullpen game.
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The recent operator graveyard tells the cost of skipping that step.
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“Skimming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skimming. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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