skipping (out)

present participle of skip (out)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for skipping (out)
Verb
  • It can be used for a number of emergency situations, like getting out of a car that’s submerged in water, or escaping a vehicle fire.
    Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Footage that has been widely circulated on social media apparently shows Crawford getting out of a car at gunpoint during a traffic stop.
    George Ramsay, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The deals might also mean the company is clearing out inventory in preparation to release a new portable product.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025
  • With the rain clearing out of the Sacramento area, Friday evening should be clear with a low of 54 degrees, according to the National Weather Service forecast.
    Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2025
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“Skipping (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skipping%20%28out%29. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.

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