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
That means skipping the laundry list of tasks and emphasizing outcomes.
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Mark Murphy, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
In addition to conventional risk factors, like lower body mass index and older age, skipping breakfast and eating dinner late are independently associated with osteoporosis, according to a new study.
—Shiv Sudhakar, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Faithful shoppers know not to make the mistake of skipping the store’s ALDI Finds section to check out the rotation of new items every week, from clothing and toys to coffee mugs and serving pieces.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
Huang, meanwhile, has a pattern of skipping high-profile events, preferring direct one-on-one meetings.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
Though Swift is skipping the VMAs 2025, fans have many Swiftian VMA moments to look back on fondly, from her Girl Squad era to the Midnights album announcement to last year’s Dior red-carpet moment.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 5 Sep. 2025
Could routinely skipping breakfast or eating a late dinner actually affect your bones?
—Simon Spichak, Health, 3 Sep. 2025
Dietitians recommend skipping apricot seeds and choosing safer super-seeds like chia or flax.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 2 Sep. 2025
Sometimes art imitates life by skipping a generation.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
Mark Murphy, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
In addition to conventional risk factors, like lower body mass index and older age, skipping breakfast and eating dinner late are independently associated with osteoporosis, according to a new study.
—Shiv Sudhakar, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Faithful shoppers know not to make the mistake of skipping the store’s ALDI Finds section to check out the rotation of new items every week, from clothing and toys to coffee mugs and serving pieces.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
Huang, meanwhile, has a pattern of skipping high-profile events, preferring direct one-on-one meetings.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
Though Swift is skipping the VMAs 2025, fans have many Swiftian VMA moments to look back on fondly, from her Girl Squad era to the Midnights album announcement to last year’s Dior red-carpet moment.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 5 Sep. 2025
Could routinely skipping breakfast or eating a late dinner actually affect your bones?
—Simon Spichak, Health, 3 Sep. 2025
Dietitians recommend skipping apricot seeds and choosing safer super-seeds like chia or flax.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 2 Sep. 2025
Sometimes art imitates life by skipping a generation.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skipping
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But Peacemaker himself hopping to a different dimension has thrown a wrench into things.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Late last month, users on X were hopping between Streameast sites hosted in different regions, though often finding little success.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Advocates see that high violation rate as an indication that regulators are missing even more abuses in the fields.—
Max Blau,
ProPublica,
16 Sep. 2025
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The San Francisco 49ers managed to improve to 2-0 with a 26-21 win over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday despite missing quarterback Brock Purdy and tight end George Kittle.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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The resulting cuddle is a touch overzealous, with Mila climbing on top of her brother in the bouncer and bouncing up and down, but her heart is in the right place.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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She’s been homeless for roughly 15 years, bouncing from the streets to shelters to couches and back again.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
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The state has yet to provide any contemporary evidence of doubt that this crosswalk — on the road bounding the southern edge of the Pulse property — was a fitting part of the memorial.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Aug. 2025
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Neither do the police, nor the Ring cameras affixed to the facades on several neighborhood homes, though at least the latter capture footage of kids bounding through their front doors, arms splayed like wings, into early morning’s opaque embrace.—
Andy Crump,
Time,
9 Aug. 2025
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But being cautious doesn’t mean ignoring the risks.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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Jeremiah has been ignoring Conrad’s texts, including a recent message wishing him a Happy Thanksgiving.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Since international travel began rebounding after the Covid-19 pandemic, aviation emissions climbed back to nearly 950 million tonnes of CO2 in 2023— over 90% of pre-pandemic levels, according to the International Energy Agency.—
Karl Moore,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The news briefly sent SiriusXM (SIRI) shares down nearly 2% in premarket trading, before rebounding.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Skipping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skipping. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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