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noun

ˈskərt How to pronounce skirt (audio)
Definition of skirtnext
as in perimeter
the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something an old shack on the skirts of the town

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verb

1
as in to bypass
to avoid by going around skirted the construction zone

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as in to circumvent
to avoid having to comply with (something) especially through cleverness the new bill would make it harder for companies to skirt environmental regulations

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3
as in to join
to be adjacent to the commercial district skirts the river's edge

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4
as in to border
to serve as a border for the wooden fence that skirts the construction site

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Recent Examples of skirt
Noun
The legs of these capri pants are so wide that you may be mistaken for wearing a skirt, while the timeless stripe pattern creates a flattering, elongating effect. — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026 Yet another look from Lopez amid her time in Paris featured a black dress with a plunging neckline, velvet skirt and vintage Alaïa corset belt. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 8 July 2026
Verb
China is also investing in routes to Europe that avoid Russia and the Middle East; trips along that corridor have surged nearly 80% this year, Caixin reported, as companies look to skirt geopolitical volatility. — J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 30 June 2026 As a result offshore pirate radio stations that could skirt mainland rules had become popular. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for skirt
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skirt
  1. perimeter
  2. bypass
  3. circumvent
  4. join
  5. border
  6. edge
  7. avoid
  8. evade
Noun
  • Catalan Fire Service head of operations Eduard Martinez said the blaze had a perimeter of 25 miles and firefighters may not be able to bring it under control on Sunday, EFE said.
    — Elena Becatoros, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
  • The Waseca County Honor Guard carried the flag out of the fairgrounds hall, and with about 35 volunteers around its perimeter, the red, white and blue was fully unfurled in all its glory for the first time in decades.
    — Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
Definition of perimeter
Verb
  • That waterway has taken on new significance since the start of the war, as Saudi Arabia now diverts millions of barrels of crude there to bypass the Strait of Hormuz.
    — Helen Regan, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
  • An industry-wide standard Microsoft invented to protect Windows, and later Linux, devices from firmware infections has been trivial to bypass for 13 of its 14 years of existence.
    — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 14 July 2026
Definition of bypass
Verb
  • Kawhi Leonard’s trade to the Toronto Raptors is on hold pending the outcome of the NBA’s investigation into whether the Los Angeles Clippers circumvented salary-cap rules, the teams announced Thursday.
    — Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026
  • The lawsuit also references several actions taken by board members that Obeng characterized as circumventing his authority.
    — Ilana Arougheti July 10, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026
Definition of circumvent
Verb
  • Raynaud, who was an All-Rookie Second Team selection last season, has been added to the roster after joining the team in Las Vegas, but the Kings chose to rest him Thursday.
    — Jason Anderson July 9, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
  • The launch joins other retailers in the industry that have leaned on AI to make the shopping experience more personalized.
    — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 10 July 2026
Definition of join
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  • In the southern Russian city of Krasnodar, which borders Crimea, another video shows a man filling up a container in the back of his car while two women berate him for breaking the rules.
    — Clare Sebastian, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • The western zone was bordered to the north by County Road J, to the south by County Road S, to the west by Cahone and to the east by the Bradfield area.
    — Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 5 July 2026
Definition of border
Noun
  • The Detroit pizza features the style’s signature crown of crispy cheese around the edges, and a blanket of brick cheese.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • Both the scalloped edges and adorable blue gingham print made this a top pick for me.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2026
Definition of edge
Verb
  • Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms beat six opponents in the May Democratic primary for governor, winning 56% of the vote and avoiding a runoff.
    — Sophia Eppley, AJC.com, 16 July 2026
  • The House Energy and Commerce Committee is soon marking up healthcare price transparency legislation that could empower patients and employers with the upfront prices needed to avoid overcharges and choose affordable care.
    — Vivian Ho, Washington Post, 16 July 2026
Definition of avoid
Verb
  • Prosecutors alleged the companies disguised Chinese aluminum extrusions as pallets to evade antidumping and countervailing duties.
    — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 14 July 2026
  • He was detained on August 8, 2025, and charged with DUI, evading arrest with a vehicle, and fleeing from police, according to ICE.
    — Rocío Muñoz-Ledo, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
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