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

• trudging
• plodding
• 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

The cost of skipping the verification step is already on the record. — Lars Daniel, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026

Consistency in eating regular meals and snacks is important for stable energy and blood sugar levels, as skipping meals can lead to spikes and crashes. — Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 12 Aug. 2026

Even families who want their children vaccinated can end up skipping their kids’ shots, simply because a third appointment is harder to reach than a first. — Jake Scott, The Conversation, 12 Aug. 2026

That might mean picking a destination closer to home, trimming a few stops off the itinerary, or skipping the driving altogether. — Sara Hansen, Denver Post, 11 Aug. 2026

Among parents who reported skipping or delaying their children’s vaccines, 45% came from that malleable middle. — Katrine Wallace, STAT, 11 Aug. 2026

Brook actually recommends skipping volumizing sprays—which can make dense hair feel bulky—and instead smoothing a lightweight oil like Biolage All-In-One Multi-Benefit Oil through the lengths for shine and frizz control. — Marci Robin, Allure, 6 Aug. 2026

This year, many travelers are skipping the country’s popular beach destinations in favor of places where their vacation budgets can stretch further. — Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026

Political scientists say such voters don’t always act as rational strategists, often skipping the race or relying on simple cues like gender, incumbency or local ties rather than ideological moderation. — Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026