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as in flips
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 flows
to move or proceed smoothly and readily
a lone hang glider skimming along just above the treetops
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as in brushes
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 peeks
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 skims
The V-neck still offers coverage, and the silhouette skims the body with zero cling.
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Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
The oversized sweater design with short sleeves creates a flattering silhouette that skims rather than clings.
—Amanda Eyre Ward, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026
This pair, however, skims atop my foot with zero need for hemming, offering an elegant drape that teams well with sneakers, heels, loafers, or, ahem, slippers.
—Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 1 June 2026
Pull out your vendor contracts, and actually review the technical compliance requirements, not just the data-processing language everyone skims past.
—Tony Gonzalez, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
The creamy formula skims across the lips effortlessly, depositing rich, opaque color in a single stroke and setting into a velvety-matte finish.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 10 May 2026
Many are nothing more than tiny dots of color that a distracted eye skims right over.
—Alissa Greenberg, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026
This list merely skims the surface of the buildings worth seeing in Italy’s national capital.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Pond skims a rite of spring Spring skiing can be variable.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 18 Mar. 2026
Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
The oversized sweater design with short sleeves creates a flattering silhouette that skims rather than clings.
—Amanda Eyre Ward, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026
This pair, however, skims atop my foot with zero need for hemming, offering an elegant drape that teams well with sneakers, heels, loafers, or, ahem, slippers.
—Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 1 June 2026
Pull out your vendor contracts, and actually review the technical compliance requirements, not just the data-processing language everyone skims past.
—Tony Gonzalez, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
The creamy formula skims across the lips effortlessly, depositing rich, opaque color in a single stroke and setting into a velvety-matte finish.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 10 May 2026
Many are nothing more than tiny dots of color that a distracted eye skims right over.
—Alissa Greenberg, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026
This list merely skims the surface of the buildings worth seeing in Italy’s national capital.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Pond skims a rite of spring Spring skiing can be variable.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skims
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Coolcationing — choosing cooler-climate trips over sweltering Mediterranean summers — is pushing travelers toward Central Europe, Nordic countries and southern hemisphere destinations where the calendar flips the seasons.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
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One hand flips the script on the other—blue stars popping against orange, and orange stars shining back on blue—for a balanced, high-energy nod to team colors.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
9 June 2026
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Below that, the main deck is equipped with a spacious salon that flows onto the aft deck, the swim platform, and a garage with space for a 16-foot tender and a Jet Ski.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
12 June 2026
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Dark flows rising Even without a peace deal, there have been growing signs that significant volumes of oil are flowing through the strait in tankers with their signals switched off — including with assistance from the US military.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
12 June 2026
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Bryce Harper, star slugger, the Phillie Phanatic's best friend, and baseball hero to children of all ages, brushes his teeth.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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These stocks have climbed for weeks as the market brushes off the narrative that AI is a threat to the cybersecurity industry.—
Morgan Chittum,Matthew J. Belvedere,
CNBC,
27 May 2026
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La Mirada’s production, under the able enough direction and choreography of Parker Esse, bounces along through all these twists and turns.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
9 June 2026
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What really bounces the Bengals into the number one position is their schedule.—
Gladys Louise Tyler,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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At some point, Silva peeks into the bushes and orders Garcia several times to come out with his hands up and to stop touching his bags.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Laura's Homemade pasta and happy hour specials stand out at Laura's, a favorite sunset spot with a waterfront dining room that peeks over the waves in Port Elizabeth.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Apr. 2026
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The verse is tethered to the earth; the chorus glides like a 747.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
4 June 2026
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In the warmer months, don’t skip a ride on The Morgan, Sagamore’s cruising vessel that glides around Lake George.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Everyone offers their name and kisses everyone else, and women scrape their lipstick off other people’s cheeks.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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Sofia Carson blows kisses to the camera during the amfAR Gala Cannes 2026 at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc on May 21.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
25 May 2026
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Coordinating Slab Backsplash Designer Paige Williams often skips the tile aisle and opts for the seamless look of slab backsplashes instead.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
4 June 2026
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The third approach skips identity entirely and focuses on economic signals.—
Kaustubh Phatak,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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“Skims.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skims. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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