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
Everybody’s scrolling and everybody’s skipping, but to actually sit down, put a record on and consume it, that’s a very romantic idea.
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Chris Willman, Variety, 30 Jan. 2026
Rauw, a 33-year-old San Jaun romantic, had a breakthrough after a breakup, skipping coolly across genres and balancing electronic and acoustic arrangements following a split with Rosalia; even in polar vortex hell, Karol G’s Tropicoqueta goes over like a glass of concentrated essence of summer.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2026
Sublimation occurs when a solid (ice) turns directly into a gas (water vapor), skipping the liquid stage entirely.
—Ahmad Bajjey, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
Cook Straight From Frozen Many chefs recommend skipping the thaw altogether.
—Amber Love Bond, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2026
Melania is skipping the traditional TV talk show circuit, opting for an appearance on Fox News, which featured an exclusive interview with her on Tuesday — her first since returning to the White House.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
Additionally, Trop also recommends skipping any cabinet refacing that uses stick-on veneers or DIY covers.
—Jane Kim, The Spruce, 29 Jan. 2026
So this year, consider skipping the reservations, staying comfortable, and focusing on what actually matters.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
The waiting game For years, people have managed to evade arrest by skipping work and outings for days until agents move on.
—Julie Watson, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
Chris Willman, Variety, 30 Jan. 2026
Rauw, a 33-year-old San Jaun romantic, had a breakthrough after a breakup, skipping coolly across genres and balancing electronic and acoustic arrangements following a split with Rosalia; even in polar vortex hell, Karol G’s Tropicoqueta goes over like a glass of concentrated essence of summer.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2026
Sublimation occurs when a solid (ice) turns directly into a gas (water vapor), skipping the liquid stage entirely.
—Ahmad Bajjey, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
Cook Straight From Frozen Many chefs recommend skipping the thaw altogether.
—Amber Love Bond, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2026
Melania is skipping the traditional TV talk show circuit, opting for an appearance on Fox News, which featured an exclusive interview with her on Tuesday — her first since returning to the White House.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
Additionally, Trop also recommends skipping any cabinet refacing that uses stick-on veneers or DIY covers.
—Jane Kim, The Spruce, 29 Jan. 2026
So this year, consider skipping the reservations, staying comfortable, and focusing on what actually matters.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
The waiting game For years, people have managed to evade arrest by skipping work and outings for days until agents move on.
—Julie Watson, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skipping
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Neither is having your kids hopping about from school to school like free agents on 1-year contracts.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
6 Jan. 2026
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Travelers are chasing big moments and unforgettable experiences—think the Winter Olympics, the World Cup, or cultural festivals—rather than hopping from place to place.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Jan. 2026
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Stepheny Price covers crime, including missing persons, homicides and migrant crime.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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Meet the expert This baby pink cat-eye manicure is all about what's missing.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
31 Jan. 2026
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The lawsuit alleges the day care left the infant unattended in a bouncing chair and was severely injured by an older child.—
Maria Salette Ontiveros,
Dallas Morning News,
24 Jan. 2026
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Garrett is a fun and lively boy with a big personality who loves bouncing on the trampoline and playing outdoors.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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Mars is bounding into your partnership zone, which invites assertive boundary talks that protect your generous spirit while keeping agreements fair for all involved parties.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Jan. 2026
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There might be nothing more adorable than the sight of a fluffy puppy or kitten bounding around the corner to surprise its new owner.—
Terry Ward,
USA Today,
1 Dec. 2025
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And ignoring that fact is now no longer a laughing matter.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Parents react in different ways, from telling their potty-mouthed offspring to stop, to explaining why this is a bad habit, to ignoring the behavior, or even enforcing consequences as a punishment.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
26 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Skipping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skipping. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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