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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skimming (through)
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Speaking of safety, the robot is also capable of scanning its surroundings and avoiding contact with other equipment or people.—
Liam Rappleye,
USA Today,
31 Jan. 2026 -
Bizzi’s research, done over four years, involved scanning hundreds of books, reports and articles.—
Larry D. Urish,
Oc Register,
30 Jan. 2026
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And so Africans used surfing to understand how to ride waves ashore in these surf canoes.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
27 Aug. 2025
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If this sounds up your alley, start perusing housing listings or available rentals in Newtown, Yardley, or Doylestown.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Jan. 2026
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Below, keep perusing through Martha Stewart’s beauty routine.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Skimming (through).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skimming%20%28through%29. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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