as in adjacent
having a border in common
the house hunters loved the property, but they were a bit leery of the skirting swamp
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as in edge
the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something
the skirting on the saddle was a slightly darker shade of leather
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as in bypassing
to avoid by going around
skirted the construction zone
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as in circumventing
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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as in adjoining
to be adjacent to
the commercial district skirts the river's edge
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as in bordering
to serve as a border for
the wooden fence that skirts the construction site
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Recent Examples of skirting
Abby Gardner, Glamour, 3 Sep. 2024
And Jennifer Lopez's high tea ensemble was all down to exaggerated skirting and equally eye-catching alabaster blooms.
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2023
Jake Angelo, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
The country has become more adept at skirting these restrictions, sending about 90% of its exports to China.
—Dallas Morning News, 28 Feb. 2026
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Noun
There was no deception here, no skirting of any regulations.
—Abby Gardner, Glamour, 3 Sep. 2024
And Jennifer Lopez's high tea ensemble was all down to exaggerated skirting and equally eye-catching alabaster blooms.
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2023
Verb
For some young workers, that means skirting the labor market entirely.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
The country has become more adept at skirting these restrictions, sending about 90% of its exports to China.
—Dallas Morning News, 28 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skirting
Adjective
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French doors lead to the gardens and stone walls at the rear of the Mansion, while a butler’s pantry and dry bar, with its extensive additional cabinetry, are adjacent to the kitchen.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
19 Apr. 2026
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But part of the deal involves the purchase of the adjacent Blue Cross and Blue Shield building (to be demolished) along with its parking.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Style it by the edge of your sofa to add bonus space for your morning coffee or evening snacks, or use it by a window in your entryway, bedroom, or kitchen as a pedestal table to show off your favorite houseplants.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
16 Apr. 2026
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Musk in March outlined plans for the massive operation to build cutting-edge semiconductors for artificial intelligence, robotics and space forays.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Officers quickly identified inconsistencies in the caller’s story, including false claims about disabling airport surveillance and bypassing security that does not exist at the facility, Sanschagrin said.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
16 Apr. 2026
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The bill drew rare bipartisan support, with 10 Republicans joining all Democrats in voting for passage, bypassing GOP leadership using a discharge petition procedure.—
Lisa Mascaro,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Trump also signed an executive order to pay other workers, circumventing Congress again.—
Sam Gringlas,
NPR,
13 Apr. 2026
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Internet users have gotten used to circumventing the restrictions by using virtual private networks, or VPNs, even as the government has been actively blocking those, too.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Extend a small bedroom When confronted with a room adjoining a small patio space, try combining them!—
Rachel Davies,
Architectural Digest,
15 Apr. 2026
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Among the bottles on Avra Madison’s list is Anseillan, a wine from the estate adjoining Château Lafite Rothschild, which is owned by DBR Lafite and is made by the same team.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The beloved vacation spot actually encompasses 200 miles of North Carolina barrier islands bordering the Atlantic Ocean.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2026
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Sure, there’s the polar vortex at the center, as well as the large hexagonal ring outlining and bordering it.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The city has notably been referring to the project location as a combination of Washington Square Park and neighboring Crown Center.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
21 Apr. 2026
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In neighboring Wilmette, home values have risen by 11% over the same time frame.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Police then arrived on scene and saw a broken window on the side of the home and set up a perimeter.—
Matthew Ablon,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Officers set up a perimeter with helicopter support from the Broward Sheriff’s Office Aviation Unit.—
Sofia Saric,
Miami Herald,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Skirting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skirting. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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