1
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
Apple skipped over a major Ultra hardware upgrade last year, giving it only a cosmetic refresh with new bands and color options.
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Emily Forlini, PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
Audits were skipped, promises were inflated, and the aftermath left not just financial damage, but reputational risk that continues to shadow the entire sector.
—Sean Lee, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Adam Driver, who also stars in the film, skipped the Sunday afternoon press conference.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 31 Aug. 2025
While his pal was skipped over, Urie was chosen for testing.
—Daysia Tolentino, EW.com, 31 Aug. 2025
The Indian prime minister skipped last year’s summit in Kazakhstan.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2025
The Yankees reclaimed the lead during the unfortunate play in the fifth as Ben Rice scored from first after the ball skipped away.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
Clooney, 64, wasn't present for a press junket promoting Jay Kelly, his new film directed by Noah Baumbach, and skipped a dinner with cast mates, including Adam Sandler and Laura Dern.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
After the first year was over, Girlie skipped both her one‑on‑one visits and the group sessions, all the cake parties and symposiums.
—Literary Hub, 6 Aug. 2025
Emily Forlini, PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
Audits were skipped, promises were inflated, and the aftermath left not just financial damage, but reputational risk that continues to shadow the entire sector.
—Sean Lee, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Adam Driver, who also stars in the film, skipped the Sunday afternoon press conference.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 31 Aug. 2025
While his pal was skipped over, Urie was chosen for testing.
—Daysia Tolentino, EW.com, 31 Aug. 2025
The Indian prime minister skipped last year’s summit in Kazakhstan.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2025
The Yankees reclaimed the lead during the unfortunate play in the fifth as Ben Rice scored from first after the ball skipped away.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
Clooney, 64, wasn't present for a press junket promoting Jay Kelly, his new film directed by Noah Baumbach, and skipped a dinner with cast mates, including Adam Sandler and Laura Dern.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
After the first year was over, Girlie skipped both her one‑on‑one visits and the group sessions, all the cake parties and symposiums.
—Literary Hub, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skipped
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Food and Drink The resort offers in-room dining 24/7, so my husband and I enjoyed breakfast in our fluffy robes on the patio while adorable bunnies hopped around on the lawn nearby.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Sep. 2025
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But the filmmaker’s distinct fondness for the bygone era of a slightly less gentrified downtown is evident, and goes a long way to adding color and a sense of character to what sometimes feels like After Hours hopped up on Red Bull and Zima.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
28 Aug. 2025
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The junior running back missed much of 2024 with injuries, and despite practicing during fall camp, has remained on the sidelines so far.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Sep. 2025
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Cincinnati retook the lead three drives later, though Cleveland had a chance to steal the game late in the fourth quarter but failed after Andre Szmyt missed a 36-yard field goal wide right.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Ohtani walked against Juan Mejia before Freeman bounced a double over the head of Farmer at first base.—
Field Level Media,
Reuters,
9 Sep. 2025
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Or when the Dolphins started off the 2023 season 3-0 just to lose their final two games and subsequently get bounced by the Kansas City Chiefs in the wild card round.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Clairemont is bounded by Interstate 5 and Pacific Beach to the west, state Route 52 and University City to the north, Linda Vista to the south and Kearny Mesa to the east.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Sep. 2025
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The 962-acre project area is generally bounded by Route 38 to the north, Keslinger Road to the south, Harley Road to the west and Brundige Road to the east, according to past reporting.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Aug. 2025
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According to a passenger who spotted her aboard the plane, the congressional representative had ignored a friendly greeting from the economy-cabin flier.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Sep. 2025
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Sometimes, they’d be turned away, and other times, ignored.—
David Rodriguez Muñoz,
Freep.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Broader investment hiring also rebounded after two years of freeze or slowdown.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
9 Sep. 2025
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Getty Images Germany has rebounded from its horrendous 2-0 defeat to Slovakia on Thursday.—
Manuel Veth,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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At an Oasis show the other night in Pasadena, California, many people around me barely glanced at the stage.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
8 Sep. 2025
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Stock glanced back at the other pilot, now filming the moment on his phone.—
Francesca Street,
CNN Money,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Skipped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skipped. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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