skipping (out)

Definition of skipping (out)next
present participle of skip (out)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skipping (out)
Verb
  • The art appears to be drawing some attention; one woman, getting out of her parked car on Tuesday, noticed the poles and pointed them out to her companion.
    Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 7 Apr. 2026
  • Pelle Larsson added 20 points and a career-high 10 rebounds for Miami (40-36), which kept some realistic hope of getting out of the play-in tournament range — or at least getting into one of the top two spots and therefore assuring itself two chances of making the playoffs — alive with the win.
    CBS News, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Caltrans says crews are clearing out 27 acres for a safety improvement project, but not all the neighbors are on board.
    Kayla Moeller, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
  • How gyms are adapting Gyms are clearing out some of their cardio equipment to make way for more weight racks, according to Petrzela.
    Caitlin Carlson, SELF, 27 Mar. 2026
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“Skipping (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skipping%20%28out%29. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.

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