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 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 oversized sweater design with short sleeves creates a flattering silhouette that skims rather than clings. — Amanda Eyre Ward, Travel + Leisure, 8 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

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Verb

In recognition of Miami’s 20 wins in June, here are 20 stats that helped define the team’s uber-successful month as the calendar now flips to July.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026
Pele controls the ball in the penalty area with his thigh, flips it over the head of the defender and smashes it past a helpless Kalle Svensson.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026

Definition of flips

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That visibility shapes where capital flows, which problems get prioritized, and how quickly innovations find their way into practice.

— Jamil Wyne, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Today's stock-market market conversation is dominated by structural dynamics, index machinations and mechanical flows the way World Cup chatter fixates on officiating decisions and bracket construction.

— Michael Santoli, CNBC, 7 July 2026

Definition of flows

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In the early evening, just before dusk, the sun peeks through the trees and warms the bench.

— Staff Photographer, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Amy Adams’ Anna Bowden — who has a complicated history with Max as his former lawyer — peeks through the curtain to spy on him, flinching as Max insists on snapping his own broken finger into place.

— Benjamin VanHoose, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026

Definition of peeks

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As the Coast Starlight approaches the Bay Area, the train glides past marshlands, open water, and distant city skylines before continuing toward California’s Central Coast.

— Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026
After release from an aircraft, the wings deploy and the bomb glides tens of miles to its target using satellite navigation and inertial guidance.

— Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Definition of glides

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The former couple was very public with their romance, posting photos from their getaways on Instagram and exchanging kisses at award shows.

— Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 3 July 2026
There is some sort of tension after Olive hastily kisses Carlsen, who grabs her key-in badge to learn her name.

— Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 27 June 2026

Definition of kisses

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Jeff Johnson, a pastor and podcaster, shared the budget-friendly order in a social media video, saying his family skips individual meals and orders a 30-count nugget tray and a few buttered buns instead.

— Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 7 July 2026
With time skips and eerie supernatural occurrences, this show continues to be a fan favorite for a reason.

— Taylor Grothe, Parents, 4 July 2026