skirred

Definition of skirrednext
past tense of skirr
as in explored
to go into or range over for purposes of discovery the film company will soon skirr the area looking for locations

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  • During a conversation with Associate Professor Smith, the topic of mRNA vaccines came up, and Conyngham explored whether the technology could be applied to help Rosie.
    Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 15 Mar. 2026
  • At first, the team, along with Mars’ band the Hooligans, explored funkier, more uptempo directions, but nothing seemed to match the emotional power of Mars’ lyrics.
    Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 13 Mar. 2026
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  • Over two decades, the A’s searched for a new stadium, and the revenue a shiny state-of-the-art building could drive.
    Evan Drellich, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
  • By the time police searched that unit on May 29, the furniture that had been there in April was gone and none of Gratton’s personal belongings, including her cellphone, were found, according to prosecutors.
    The Denver Post, Denver Post, 12 Mar. 2026
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“Skirred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skirred. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.

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