SKIPS Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

skips 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of skip

as in hops

to move with a light springing step children skipping along the woodland path

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as in misses

to fail to attend the day was so nice that we decided to skip class and go to the beach

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as in bounces

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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skips

2 of 2

noun

plural of skip

as in commanders

a person in overall command of a ship the skip's barking orders again

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Recent Examples of skips

Verb

Jeff Johnson, a pastor and podcaster, shared the budget-friendly order in a social media video, saying his family skips individual meals and orders a 30-count nugget tray and a few buttered buns instead. — Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 7 July 2026 With time skips and eerie supernatural occurrences, this show continues to be a fan favorite for a reason. — Taylor Grothe, Parents, 4 July 2026 This recipe skips the traditional green food coloring in favor of chives for noticeably colorful freshness. — Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 1 July 2026 Morton takes on conversations the wider disability conversation often skips. — Keely Cat-Wells, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 Zinc oxide options like Hawaiian Tropic’s powder sunscreen leave a matte, translucent finish that skips the white cast common to mineral lotions. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson july 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026 If a caregiver skips a shift, she could be stuck in bed for hours, unable to eat, drink or use the bathroom. — Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 30 June 2026 Unlike 2025's Superman, which helped set up Kara’s arrival in the DCU, Supergirl skips both a mid-credits and post-credits scene. — Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026 Fountain Life skips walk-in pricing almost entirely. — Allison Palmer updated June 24, Sacbee.com, 24 June 2026

Noun

The knob controls volume and can be clicked to pause and resume content (double- or triple-clicking skips and reverses songs, respectively). — Brad Bourque, The Verge, 23 June 2026 And the fact that her records are all bangers and no skips helps. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 22 June 2026 Most of the tour’s SoCal appearances have had two opening acts, Lucinda Williams and the John Doe Folk Trio, and there are no skips in that triple-bill. — Chris Willman, Variety, 21 June 2026 The remarkable iron shot from the right side of the fairway with two skips into the hole — his final hole of the 2026 RBC Heritage — assured him a tie for eighth place and massive $550,000 payday. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2026 Laden with skips, the landing craft goes back and forth to Girvan for several days. — Matt Slater, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026 But my Number One choice is mainly because this album deserves no skips. — Rolling Stone, 29 Dec. 2025 Despite a couple of funky skips, the album is fueled by the hunger of an artist who really wants the pop life again, perking up electro-scuzz and arena rock with new wave that gleams like glitter. — Pitchfork, 4 Dec. 2025 Might be the same WiFi issue, but CarPlay constantly disconnects and music often times has micro skips. — PC Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for skips

Verb

As President Whitmore, Bill Pullman gives an all-timer inspirational speech, hops in a fighter jet, and destroys invading aliens.

— Maggie Fremont, Entertainment Weekly, 3 July 2026
Playing bass in his place is Rob Jost, while harpist Mikaela Davis hops on a few tracks for levity, too.

— Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 25 June 2026

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The Israeli soldier who physically assaulted a CNN photojournalist in March was formally reprimanded by his commanders for his use of force but faces no criminal charges in the matter, the Israeli military said Monday.

— Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 13 July 2026
To develop the system, Earth Fire Alliance conducted hundreds of interviews firefighters, incident commanders and scientists worldwide to identify gaps in existing fire data, Kapusta said.

— Naomi Taxay, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026

Definition of commanders

Verb

Over a century later, the Himalayan blackberry has spread far beyond the modest backyard bounds its importers envisioned, opting instead to take over indiscriminately and displace the native trailing blackberry (Rubus ursinus) in the process.

— The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 25 June 2026
Oprah Winfrey bounds into view in a white dress.

— Jack Lang, New York Times, 9 June 2026

Definition of bounds

Verb

But that framing ignores a few factors, as was pointed out to Deadline by the leader of one suitor committed to safeguarding the company’s unique, cinephile-forward culture.

— Dade Hayes, Deadline, 14 July 2026
Why would someone hand over their best idea to a process that usually ignores it?

— Mark Murphy, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of ignores

Noun

There was a sizable conference room with at least four light tan leather captains chairs around a square desk, and a large TV on one wall.

— Bart Jansen, USA Today, 8 July 2026
Evangelista’s son said much of her frustration also stemmed from how the fire captains treated her possessions during the clean out.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of captains

Noun

The American League and National League teams will be managed by John Schneider and Dave Roberts, respectively, the skippers of last year’s World Series clubs.

— Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 5 July 2026
Ludwig says many breakfast skippers end up overeating at night.

— Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 13 May 2026