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

The discount flips in the West, where existing homes run $55,500 above new, and the South, where the gap is just $700.

— Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 15 July 2026
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

Definition of flips

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Air flows clockwise around these domes, but until now, none of them have been in quite the right spot to drag Canadian smoke south.

— Dakota Smith, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
The Madison River originates inside Yellowstone National Park and flows 183 miles north through southwest Montana, flanked by the Madison Range, the Gravelly Mountains, and the Tobacco Root Mountains.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 July 2026

Definition of flows

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She’s represented here by a woman dematerializing headfirst, seemingly outlived only by her pendulous breasts, and a sparse landscape where a spectral figure peeks up from the bottom edge.

— Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 15 July 2026
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

Definition of peeks

Verb

In any case, the scheme shaping the film’s stakes is introduced from the get-go, in a sultry opening credits scene where the camera glides over curly telephone cords and grasping hands in close-up.

— Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 11 July 2026
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

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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Amarildo instantly controls a quick throw-in, skips away from one Czech defender, hoodwinks another with a hip-swerve and, spotting keeper Schrojf off his line, fires the ball in at the near post.

— Adam Hurrey, New York Times, 17 July 2026
The researchers also note that heavier diving species likely rely on their legs to launch, something this robot skips entirely.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 July 2026