skipping (out)

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for skipping (out)
Verb
  • The bill faced delay after delay in getting out of its committee.
    ProPublica, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
  • That combination of high rates, elevated prices and other economic woes has made the idea of getting out of debt feel more urgent than ever.
    Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • And so with that throat clearing out of the way, ladies and gentlemen Starbucks has just become one of the Best Stocks in the Market.
    Josh Brown,Sean Russo, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Some are absolute musts, like clearing out any asbestos and making sure the plumbing is up to current standard.
    Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 25 Feb. 2026
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“Skipping (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skipping%20%28out%29. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.

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