SKIMS Synonyms: 114 Similar and Opposite Words

skims

verb

present tense third-person singular of skim

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 bounces

to strike and fly off at an angle the rock just skimmed the surface of the water

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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 Take the angles to the extreme with an A-line bob that is much shorter in the back and skims the collarbones in the front. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 17 July 2026 Its effortlessly drapey silhouette skims the body without clinging, while the high neckline lends a polished, sophisticated touch that’s easy to dress up or down. — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2026 Made from a smooth, lightweight material that skims the body without clinging, this set strikes the right balance between fitted and baggy. — Jill Layton, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026 Someone pulls a trend report, watches a handful of viral videos, skims a research deck, maybe sits in on one focus group, and from that thin base builds a campaign meant to represent an entire community. — Sonia Thompson, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 That’s because a white tank that skims your body just right will become your new favorite going out, work (especially if worn under a blazer), brunch, and even workout top. — Emma Greene, InStyle, 26 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

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The script flips in other parts of the Gulf Coast, which are less active than normal, according to Michael Tippett, a climate scientist at Columbia University.

— Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
To fix these issues scientists aim to go one layer deeper into the atom, from the electrons on the outside to the nucleus nestled within, and track how energy flips a single neutron between quantum states.

— Jacek Krywko, Scientific American, 20 Aug. 2026

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Traffic on the critical waterway, through which one-fifth of global crude oil typically flows, has reduced to a trickle since the war started in February.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
When money flows into a mutual fund, the fund issues new shares at NAV and receives cash that can be invested in the portfolio.

— byDoug Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of flows

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Flagrantly practicing an especially ribald strain of cringe comedy that brushes several third rails, often simultaneously, the show could have been a disastrous gambit.

— Paula Mejía, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026
Soon after Sally brushes off the comments, her daughters are introduced.

— Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of brushes

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Viewed through a singular perspective, the camera glides with measured precision, reflecting her focus and quiet intensity.

— Daron James, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026
Start your visit with a ride on the Bretton Woods Skyway Gondola, which glides above the treetops to reveal sweeping views of the Presidential Range painted in brilliant shades of crimson, amber and gold.

— Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026