Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skimming (through)
Verb
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The first of the digital chores is scanning.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025 -
Maye’s eyes darted around, scanning the field for open receivers.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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
Verb
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The popular Saturday farmers’ market that runs from October to May is worth spending a morning perusing the 100-plus vendors on your own, too.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
21 Sep. 2025
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Spend time perusing its abundant deals.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
26 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 29 Sep. 2025.
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