1
as in hopped
to move with a light springing step
children skipping along the woodland path
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2
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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3
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
The Dragons skipped spring football for the first time to focus solely on strength training.
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Charles Baggarly
october 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2025
Alcaraz and Sinner both skipped the Canadian Open in August, to the dismay of its organizers.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
The residency postponement came just over a week after Parton skipped an event at her Dollywood theme park in Pigeon Forge, Tenn.
—Rachel Desantis, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Splitting doses increases the risk that one will be skipped, reducing vaccination rates against these highly contagious diseases.
—Flavia Mangan Colgan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Oct. 2025
Riggio, a precocious kid who skipped two grades before going to Brooklyn Tech for high school, began his career in bookstores working at NYU’s, where he was enrolled in night school, according to his obituary in the New York Times.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 6 Oct. 2025
One model skipped, some walked barefoot, others were shy.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 4 Oct. 2025
Essentials like rent, insurance, transportation, and groceries can’t be skipped, but there will undoubtedly be other financial commitments that can be put on pause—even just for now.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
In a recent survey by Regal, audiences cited lack of awareness as their main reason for having skipped a particular film.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
Charles Baggarly
october 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2025
Alcaraz and Sinner both skipped the Canadian Open in August, to the dismay of its organizers.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
The residency postponement came just over a week after Parton skipped an event at her Dollywood theme park in Pigeon Forge, Tenn.
—Rachel Desantis, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Splitting doses increases the risk that one will be skipped, reducing vaccination rates against these highly contagious diseases.
—Flavia Mangan Colgan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Oct. 2025
Riggio, a precocious kid who skipped two grades before going to Brooklyn Tech for high school, began his career in bookstores working at NYU’s, where he was enrolled in night school, according to his obituary in the New York Times.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 6 Oct. 2025
One model skipped, some walked barefoot, others were shy.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 4 Oct. 2025
Essentials like rent, insurance, transportation, and groceries can’t be skipped, but there will undoubtedly be other financial commitments that can be put on pause—even just for now.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
In a recent survey by Regal, audiences cited lack of awareness as their main reason for having skipped a particular film.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skipped
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This has been one exciting week for the Swedish netminder, and Thursday night, the Wild hopped aboard the Gus Bus and rode it to the finish line of an impressive victory.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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The English composer recently hopped on a Zoom with Billboard to time-warp back to the ‘70s and walk us through his friendship with Rocky Horror mastermind Richard O’Brien and spill some secrets of the Frankenstein place.—
Joe Lynch,
Billboard,
10 Oct. 2025
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In the same stadium where Jake Moody missed three field goals last year, Piñeiro was 4 of 4, including two from beyond 50 yards.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
14 Oct. 2025
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Lamar Jackson, who has missed the last two games with a hamstring injury, is expected to return in Week 8 against the Chicago Bears, head coach John Harbaugh told media members after losing to the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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New signee Cole Anthony will receive a chance to initiate, but he’s bounced in and out of rotations the past couple of seasons.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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So now that the Cubs have been bounced from the playoffs, all eyes will be on Tucker's next steps.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In a few minutes, Michael bounded down the stairs from the upper floor bedroom.—
Melinda Newman,
Billboard,
14 Oct. 2025
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It’s bounded by the Boise River and runs all the way into the Foothills.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
14 Oct. 2025
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The mass firings come just two months after the CDC experienced a mass exodus of top officials from the agency, who said they were prompted to resign in August after Kennedy sidelined officials and ignored scientific research and protocols since he was assigned to his role to lead the department.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
11 Oct. 2025
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Yet when spring training rolls back around next year, the Yankees’ promise to fans will begin anew and recent shortcomings will be ignored.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Oronde Gadsden, a rookie tight end, rebounded from a first-quarter fumble to catch seven passes for 68 yards.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
13 Oct. 2025
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Stock futures rebounded Monday , signaling sharp gains at the open.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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After a solid start to the season, Goodwin dropped two passes in one drive against Nebraska, one that ricocheted off of his pads and another that glanced off of his hands in the end zone.—
Austin Meek,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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Jean glanced over at him, seated next to her on the pleather banquette, then away.—
David Wright Faladé,
New Yorker,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Skipped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skipped. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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