Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skimming (through)
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To mitigate risks for both passengers and themselves while continuing to create an even more convenient passenger experience, airlines should consider implementing ID scanning technology into their check-in processes.—
Samuel Mueller,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025 -
Navigation no longer means scanning for drop-downs or page hierarchies.—
Danika Wong,
Fortune,
26 Aug. 2025
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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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Spend time perusing its abundant deals.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
26 Aug. 2025
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Even more immersive, however, is the way that many of the gallery windows face out onto the surrounding Pollok Country Park, making the experience of perusing art feel like a stroll through the outdoors.—
Nicholas DeRenzo,
AFAR Media,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Skimming (through).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skimming%20%28through%29. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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