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
Also, Napoleon Solo, the winner of the Preakness, is skipping the Belmont.
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Geoff Clark Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
Enjoy benefits like skipping the counter at select locations, adding an additional driver at no additional cost*, and vehicle upgrades**.
—Sarah Hostetler, CNBC, 5 June 2026
The authors specifically didn’t focus on work productivity, for example, or individual benefits, such as skipping stressful commutes or spending extra time with family.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 4 June 2026
So, to protect your shut-eye, try skipping the late-night doomscroll altogether.
—Sharon Brandwein, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Europe’s biggest cities still dominate travel itineraries — but a growing share of travelers are skipping the crowds for something quieter, more local and more memorable.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
In terms of hair health, skipping regular trims might mean more breakage that even the best hair oils and serums won’t be able to fix.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 30 May 2026
The field is missing major star power this year, with Dallas-area favorites Scottie Scheffler and Jordan Spieth among four major winners — combining for 13 titles — who are skipping the event.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 May 2026
Things get messy if the two sides can’t reach an agreement by training camp because then skipping voluntarily OTAs becomes a hold-in.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 29 May 2026
Geoff Clark Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
Enjoy benefits like skipping the counter at select locations, adding an additional driver at no additional cost*, and vehicle upgrades**.
—Sarah Hostetler, CNBC, 5 June 2026
The authors specifically didn’t focus on work productivity, for example, or individual benefits, such as skipping stressful commutes or spending extra time with family.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 4 June 2026
So, to protect your shut-eye, try skipping the late-night doomscroll altogether.
—Sharon Brandwein, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Europe’s biggest cities still dominate travel itineraries — but a growing share of travelers are skipping the crowds for something quieter, more local and more memorable.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
In terms of hair health, skipping regular trims might mean more breakage that even the best hair oils and serums won’t be able to fix.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 30 May 2026
The field is missing major star power this year, with Dallas-area favorites Scottie Scheffler and Jordan Spieth among four major winners — combining for 13 titles — who are skipping the event.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 May 2026
Things get messy if the two sides can’t reach an agreement by training camp because then skipping voluntarily OTAs becomes a hold-in.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skipping
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For travelers looking for a beach vacation, Abrams recommends hopping off The Palmetto in Charleston, South Carolina, and heading to one of the nearby barrier islands.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
4 June 2026
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Shuttle services also solve the parking and timing problems that come with hopping between distilleries on a tight schedule.—
Lauren Schuster,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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Germany was missing 18-year-old midfielder Lennart Karl, ruled out for the World Cup after injuring a thigh in training.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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Hooker has consistently denied any wrongdoing in connection with his missing wife.—
Rebekah Riess,
CNN Money,
6 June 2026
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Micron Technology — Chip stocks rebounded strongly after Friday’s sell-off, with shares of Micron Technology and KLA Corp bouncing 10%, while Broadcom gained about 3%.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
8 June 2026
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The play started innocently enough with Tab Ramos bouncing a one-hop pass to Paul Caligiuri, who played the ball off his chest 40 yards from goal.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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With the Rockies holding a 7-0 lead, Rumfield sent a drive to deep right-center, where the ball grazed the outside of Adell's glove before hitting his head and bounding over the wall.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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With the Rockies holding a 7-0 lead, Rumfield sent a drive to deep right-center, where the ball grazed the outside of Adell's glove before hitting his head and bounding over the wall.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
2 June 2026
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So the notion of Moreau ignoring his family’s wishes and flying to Los Angeles to see his Devils isn’t novel.—
Andre Mouchard,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
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The city of Aledo is considering ordinances targeting e-bikes and golf carts following numerous complaints from residents that riders are ignoring traffic rules, running stop signs and disregarding pedestrians on sidewalks.—
Mary Ella Hastings
June 8,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Skipping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skipping. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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