SKIPPED (OUT) Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

skipped (out)

verb

past tense of skip (out)

as in got (away)

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Fortunately for the Television Academy, before criticism of this year’s NBC ceremony could reach any sort of critical mass, word got out that Amazon’s Prime Video is in talks to take over the Emmycast.

— Josef Adalian, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026
They would be left stranded, however, as Hoffman and lefty Anthony Gose got out of the jam.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of got out

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Unfortunately, the team was non-competitive down the stretch, dropping their final five games by 23 or more points each after mid-season trades cleared out key stars.

— David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2026
Workers had cleared out and sanitized the eastern freezer, which was largely destroyed in the fire, earlier in the cleanup process.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of cleared out

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Tommy Nance escaped a jam in the eighth, and Travis Adams retired the side in order in the ninth for his third save.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026
Tommy Nance escaped a jam in the eighth and Travis Adams retired the side in order in the ninth for his third save.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of escaped

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At night this is lit by strung lights and lanterns, perfect for an al fresco dip above the urban buzz, while inside lamps cast a soft glow, and thick Roman blinds and bedroom curtains block out all light.

— Adrienne Wyper, TheWeek, 17 Sep. 2026
Bathrooms have soaking tubs and separate shower areas, rainforest shower heads, lighted make-up mirrors, and plush robes.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Sep. 2026

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