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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

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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
Decked out in hoop skirts, bustles, and Confederate-era uniforms, 6,000 guests descended on the Municipal Auditorium, which had been transformed into a recreation of the film’s Monster Bazaar. — Serena Turner, Vanity Fair, 3 Nov. 2026 Its even more aggressive body kit includes a front splitter, side skirts, and rear diffuser made from the material. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2026
Verb
The actress showcased a high-low dress with a deep V-neck, bows at the shoulders and a ruffly skirt. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2026 The statement skirted the charges in ZCCM-IH’s September letter, which accused IRH — part of Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed’s International Holding Company — of failing to provide equity funding and taking on unapproved debt. — semafor.com, 16 Oct. 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
  • Some had stepped outside to see what happened and couldn’t get back in once police set up a perimeter.
    — Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Deputies established a perimeter around the home in the 6800 block of Klingon Court in the Florin area and tried to persuade Yang to surrender.
    — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of perimeter
Verb
  • Ultimately, no debates materialized, reflecting a broader statewide trend in which major general election debates were bypassed.
    — Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2026
  • This state of purgatory has existed ever since and is what allowed BlackX to bypass Secure Boot three years after BlackLotus.
    — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of bypass
Verb
  • And if Democrats take the Senate as well on Tuesday, party-line legislation to circumvent the filibuster should be on the table, Casar said.
    — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 2 Nov. 2026
  • For years, the city received a waiver that allowed ACS to circumvent state law requiring all young people in detention to have their own secure bedroom.
    — Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of circumvent
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  • For families Children are welcomed with signature teddy bears and mini-bathrobes, and can join Peninsula Academy like a chocolate bear-painting workshop, dim sum making, or farm and garden visits.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The engine now joins the BE-4 in Blue Origin’s booster propulsion lineup.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of join
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  • Activities at the camp include visits to the White Memorial Foundation preserve, which borders the rear of the property.
    — Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The small, predominantly Hispanic area, which borders Broward to the west, swung 14 points further left this year.
    — Zoey Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of border
Noun
  • Scientists are exploring whether the flu vaccine can disrupt tumors, providing another treatment along with expensive cutting-edge care.
    — Elie Dolgin, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Ukraine is working to improve its interception capabilities for both, but at the moment, experts said, the Russian weapons have an edge.
    — Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of edge
Verb
  • The core plasma must stay searingly hot for atomic nuclei to fuse, but the surrounding chamber walls must stay cool enough to avoid structural failure.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Because Illinois held its primary election early in the year, Stratton largely avoided much of the national narrative surrounding prominent progressive candidates elsewhere, such as El-Sayed in Michigan.
    — Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of avoid
Verb
  • Hill then apparently fled into the woods, firing off more shots, before he was later picked up, trying to bum a ride and evade police.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Carrying only a firearm that Todd left in the car’s glove compartment, Fang enlists the help of Tanker and Munch, as well as the Shelby’s AI assistant Helene (Stella Stocker), in order to locate fuel and supplies and evade the police.
    — Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026
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“Skirt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skirt. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

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