SKIPPED Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

skipped

verb

past tense of skip

as in hopped

to move with a light springing step children skipping along the woodland path

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as in missed

to fail to attend the day was so nice that we decided to skip class and go to the beach

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as in bounced

to strike and fly off at an angle the soap slipped out of my hand and went skipping across the bathroom floor

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Recent Examples of skipped Turf in the shade may need less water, so some days may be skipped. — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2026 While other confederation presidents often indulge Infantino, Ceferin skipped the entirety of the Club World Cup. — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 31 July 2026 Bollywood stars — who typically appear in the shows, and model outfits that quickly sell out — skipped both the runways and front rows for the most part. — CNN Money, 30 July 2026 One of the only people who skipped IP opinions and identified broader issues was Cyrstal. — Jack Dunn, Variety, 30 July 2026 For the first time in at least three decades, Raúl Castro skipped Cuba’s Moncada revolutionary commemoration. — Andrea Rodríguez, Los Angeles Times, 27 July 2026 The test went deep on the safe part and skipped the dangerous one. — Christian Espinosa, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 Stansfield then noticed her daughter sometimes skipped meals altogether. — Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 27 July 2026 Brands returning to the calendar with a spring show also include Sacai, which skipped last season as Chitose Abe explored new options to show her work, as well as Casablanca, Ester Manas and Christopher Esber. — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 24 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for skipped

Verb

Ewers rolled out to the left, came up short and one-hopped a comeback to Tutu Atwell.

— Tyler M. Carmona, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
But, as Dinger was passing in front of the Comets dugout, Thomas hopped onto the field and right into the path of the scooter-ridin' mascot.

— Matt Reigle OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of hopped

Verb

Unfortunately, Cruz’s numbers dipped precipitously in the second half of the season and the Rays were bounced from the playoffs by the Red Sox in the division series.

— John Romano, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2026
He’s bounced all around the diamond, spending time at first base, second base, third base, shortstop and left field, and the Arraez trade would’ve provided him with an opportunity to settle into one position for the first time all season.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of bounced

Verb

Near where the Loch empties into the Harlem Meer, a long-haired child, unaccompanied by an adult, bounded along the bank with a fly rod.

— Nick Paumgarten, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026
The area, which centers on Duvan Drive, is bounded by Harlem Avenue to the east, Metra Rock Island railroad to the south and 175th Street to the north.

— Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of bounded

Verb

Her attorney advised against it, but Belle ignored the advice, allowed the change and signed.

— Margery A. Greenberg, New York Daily News, 1 Aug. 2026
The crowds ignored the best efforts of the protest leaders to act as disciplinary conductors and reveled in their own playful spontaneity, their slogans and posters heaping colorful profanities on the prime minister.

— Asim Ali, Time, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of ignored

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The nephrologist glanced at the brief, said something kind about my organizational skills, and then looked at his own notes - which contained the exact same information.

— Amy Shoenthal, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Years after Cryptina had seemingly faded into obscurity, Ryan was in a New York emergency room when a doctor walked in, glanced at his chart, and suddenly stopped.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 24 July 2026