1
as in hopping
to move with a light springing step
children skipping along the woodland path
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2
as in missing
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 bouncing
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 skipping
However, regularly skipping breakfast can negatively affect health.
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Merve Ceylan, Health, 8 Mar. 2026
Still, skipping the opportunity to repeat as world champ might provide a nice break for Liu, who has grown weary of the intense attention she’s drawn since winning gold at the Milan Cortina Games.
—Mercury News Staff, Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2026
On the plus side, this difficulty encouraged me to listen to full sides – and appreciate the album as a whole instead of track skipping to favorites.
—New Atlas, 6 Mar. 2026
Sterni cautioned against skipping naps in hopes of improving nighttime sleep.
—Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
Stonington postponed a staff development day until after graduation, while Mansfield decided to hold classes Juneteenth and recoup a day by skipping the planned holiday closing.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 5 Mar. 2026
According to Airbnb, spring break is going analog, with groups skipping bustling cities and party towns for the great outdoors.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 5 Mar. 2026
Habits such as poor-quality sleep, intense evening exercise, nighttime snacks or alcohol, and skipping dinner can all contribute to high morning blood sugar, as can insulin timing and type.
—Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 4 Mar. 2026
The former Cabinet secretary also slammed oversight committee Republicans for skipping the recent deposition of former Victoria’s Secret CEO Les Wexner, whom the FBI labeled a co-conspirator of Epstein.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 27 Feb. 2026
Merve Ceylan, Health, 8 Mar. 2026
Still, skipping the opportunity to repeat as world champ might provide a nice break for Liu, who has grown weary of the intense attention she’s drawn since winning gold at the Milan Cortina Games.
—Mercury News Staff, Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2026
On the plus side, this difficulty encouraged me to listen to full sides – and appreciate the album as a whole instead of track skipping to favorites.
—New Atlas, 6 Mar. 2026
Sterni cautioned against skipping naps in hopes of improving nighttime sleep.
—Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
Stonington postponed a staff development day until after graduation, while Mansfield decided to hold classes Juneteenth and recoup a day by skipping the planned holiday closing.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 5 Mar. 2026
According to Airbnb, spring break is going analog, with groups skipping bustling cities and party towns for the great outdoors.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 5 Mar. 2026
Habits such as poor-quality sleep, intense evening exercise, nighttime snacks or alcohol, and skipping dinner can all contribute to high morning blood sugar, as can insulin timing and type.
—Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 4 Mar. 2026
The former Cabinet secretary also slammed oversight committee Republicans for skipping the recent deposition of former Victoria’s Secret CEO Les Wexner, whom the FBI labeled a co-conspirator of Epstein.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skipping
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The park hopping shift comes as Disney continues making updates to attractions and guest policies.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
8 Mar. 2026
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The Easter Bunny is hopping into Great Mall Milpitas March 19-April 4 for photo ops and dance parties.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
8 Mar. 2026
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The Cecil County Sheriff's Office is searching for the person responsible for speeding by a school bus on the right-hand side, narrowly missing two children who were getting on.—
Ashley Paul,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
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The youthful sounds of laughter and enthusiastic conversation were missing.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
7 Mar. 2026
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Each nail has a double circle design that sits at a different spot on each nail, creating movement and appearing as if the circles are bouncing from nail to nail.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
7 Mar. 2026
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The documentary rides an emotional seesaw, bouncing between moments of despair and elation during interviews dozens of AI fanatics and skeptics.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Mar. 2026
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In the background there are grazing topi, bounding Thomson's gazelles, and, far in the distance, a snoozing pride of lions.—
Tom Vanderbilt,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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Photos shared by the department show a silvery gray fox bounding majestically across a white snowy plain beneath towering, sunlit alpine peaks.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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The bar claims the firm refused to remove the attorney’s name from its website for years, ignoring a cease and desist letter from McBratney’s new employer.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Andersen advises ignoring any one particular economic indicator in favor of looking at longer term trends.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Skipping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skipping. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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