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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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Recent Examples of skipped
Caissie advanced to second when Acuña’s throw to the plate skipped away.
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Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
Since Capitol Hill recessed last week after failing to end the nearly seven-week-long Department of Homeland Security shutdown, the tabloid set its sights on trying to shame lawmakers who skipped town amid the crisis.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
The college roommate who skipped every morning class to smoke weed instead.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 30 Mar. 2026
Cornyn skipped the annual gathering altogether, held just outside Dallas, even as Paxton headlined major events, huddled with supporters, drew long lines for photos, and held meet-and-greets.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 29 Mar. 2026
Hickenlooper and Bennet skipped the assembly in favor of petitioning onto the ballot.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2026
Second baseman Gleyber Torres couldn't handle the throw from catcher Jake Rogers and the ball skipped into center field for an error, allowing Jake Cronenworth to score.
—ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
About 16% of residents skipped medical care due to cost, and the state ranks among the worst for poor mental health and depression while also having relatively few psychologists per capita, according to the report.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Candidates Ed Hale and Dan Cox skipped Maryland’s first Republican gubernatorial primary debate ahead of the upcoming election this fall.
—Mathew Schumer, Baltimore Sun, 27 Mar. 2026
Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
Since Capitol Hill recessed last week after failing to end the nearly seven-week-long Department of Homeland Security shutdown, the tabloid set its sights on trying to shame lawmakers who skipped town amid the crisis.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
The college roommate who skipped every morning class to smoke weed instead.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 30 Mar. 2026
Cornyn skipped the annual gathering altogether, held just outside Dallas, even as Paxton headlined major events, huddled with supporters, drew long lines for photos, and held meet-and-greets.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 29 Mar. 2026
Hickenlooper and Bennet skipped the assembly in favor of petitioning onto the ballot.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2026
Second baseman Gleyber Torres couldn't handle the throw from catcher Jake Rogers and the ball skipped into center field for an error, allowing Jake Cronenworth to score.
—ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
About 16% of residents skipped medical care due to cost, and the state ranks among the worst for poor mental health and depression while also having relatively few psychologists per capita, according to the report.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Candidates Ed Hale and Dan Cox skipped Maryland’s first Republican gubernatorial primary debate ahead of the upcoming election this fall.
—Mathew Schumer, Baltimore Sun, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skipped
Verb
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The bunny changed her life, and Berman hopped into action.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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On a recent morning, birds chirped and hopped from tree to tree under a clear blue morning sky as a man in a respirator and protective earmuffs worked on what remained of Vazquez’s property, which was fenced off from the street.—
Fedor Zarkhin,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Minnesota's Anthony Edwards (right knee inflammation) missed his sixth straight game.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Clifford had missed the previous two games with a left midfoot sprain.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Then, in first-half stoppage time, Brazil pounced on the counterattack after a Croatia corner kick bounced to the feet of Matheus Cunha.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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Campaign sponsors hoped that anyone unaware of her story — an innocent young woman killed by a man who’d bounced in and out of prison — might see her face, find the security video of her brutal death, and be moved.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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David Duran blasted a shot from 25 yards out that hit the crossbar and bounded back in play where Jared Contreras headed it over to Garza who headed it into the net.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Apr. 2026
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In some species the nipples are fully exposed or are bounded by mere remnants of a pouch.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Ames is one of thousands of women who have felt ignored by medical professionals.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Since ancient times, athletes have often ignored the rules in their quest for glory.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Their 5-foot-6 guard, who returned for another season for another chance to win a national title, then had assists on three consecutive fastbreak layups, one by Carlton before two by Lee, which came after Harmon rebounded Kentucky misses.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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But the right-hander rebounded by striking out the next three hitters, foreshadowing what turned out to be a historic outing.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Josh Whitman glanced at his phone for a moment Saturday night amid all of the hugging, celebrating and reflecting on Illinois’ 71-59 win over Iowa in the Elite Eight.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Mullins glanced up and saw two seconds on the clock, but time froze, the world stopped.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Skipped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skipped. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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