Synonyms of skipping

skipping

verb

present participle of skip

1

as in hopping

to move with a light springing step

children skipping along the woodland path

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hopping
• bouncing
• bounding
• leaping
• jumping
• loping
• tripping
• lolloping
• romping
• capering
• frisking
• skittering
• gamboling
• skimming
• vaulting

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• plodding
• trudging
• lumbering

2

as in missing

to fail to attend

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• missing
• ignoring
• cutting
• blowing off
• neglecting
• playing hooky
• absenting oneself
• passing over

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• attending
• showing up (for)

3

as in bouncing

to strike and fly off at an angle

the soap slipped out of my hand and went skipping across the bathroom floor

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bouncing
• rebounding
• glancing
• brushing
• skimming
• ricocheting
• bumping
• caroming
• hitting
• sweeping
• shaving
• raking
• contacting
• kissing
• nudging
• grazing
• reflecting
• touching
• sideswiping

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of skipping

Anonymous study participants on retatrutide have also reported skipping doses as a result of side effects, as well as concerns about rapid rates of weight loss, according to reporting by STAT. — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 29 Sep. 2026

The cost of skipping this work might gain deployment speed initially but comes with complexity debt. — Madhu Shashanka, Forbes.com, 28 Sep. 2026

Taylor Swift is back at the VMAs after skipping the 2025 ceremony. — Robyn Merrett, InStyle, 27 Sep. 2026

To keep dust and debris at bay, lightly vacuum at least once a week on low suction, skipping the beater brush attachment to help prevent shedding. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 26 Sep. 2026

Beyond coffee, Gottsman said candidates should avoid other distractions or unprofessional impressions by putting away their phones, skipping overpowering fragrances, removing sunglasses from the tops of their heads and avoiding chewing gum. — Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Then, the Maroon 5 frontman started skipping around his chair. — Daniela Avila, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2026

PetMD recommends skipping the fancy labels and instead choosing shampoos that are pH-balanced for dogs and targeted to actual skin and coat needs like dryness, shedding or itching. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2026

There’s been a lot of talk about big studios skipping festivals this year. — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026