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skirting

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noun

skirting

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verb

present participle of skirt
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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of skirting
Noun
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 With the fall of Bankman-Fried’s empire, all eyes turned to Binance, the stateless exchange with a reputation for rule-skirting. Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2023 Tookes wore a yellow dress with crystals flowing in one line down the bodice and pleated skirting. Allyson Portee, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 May 2022 In late August, Penner called out the conversative majority’s skirting of public meetings law to hire Smith as the latest example of them railroading the dissenting members. oregonlive, 2 Sep. 2021 See All Example Sentences for skirting
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skirting
Adjective
  • Just outside the hotel’s tranquil walls, guests will find a vibrant neighborhood teeming with restaurants, bars and cafés, as well as the Museum of Ancient Art adjacent to the hotel.
    Monica Mendal, Vogue, 1 July 2025
  • Where once ambiguity clouded the path into adjacent markets, leaders can now harness AI to identify hidden patterns, predict category demand, and test new offerings with precision.
    Brent Gleeson, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Noun
  • This flutter-sleeve top is roomy and billowy for low-key summer days, while this denim jacket has floral details, giving it a feminine edge other toppers lack.
    Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 9 July 2025
  • Periphery, fresh off their 2025 release Periphery V: Djent Is Not a Genre, will bring their signature technical wizardry to the tour, while Honey Revenge, whose debut album Retrograde Heart has been praised for its infectious hooks and alternative edge, will add an exciting contrast to the lineup.
    Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 9 July 2025
Verb
  • As a result, terrorists and rogue states now have a harder time circumventing conventional financial controls.
    Henry Farrell, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2024
  • On December 11, the European Union approved its 15th sanctions package against the Kremlin, targeting entities within Russia and third-party nations that facilitate upgraded military and technological capabilities by circumventing restrictions.
    Katya Soldak, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • The adjoining rooms house showers and hydrotherapy pools, with a sole TV hanging from the wall of the latter.
    Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 7 July 2025
  • Local officials urged all residents near the Guadalupe River and adjoining creeks to seek higher ground pending further notice.
    Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 July 2025
Noun
  • Those are 3-point shooting, second-unit scoring and perimeter defense.
    Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 27 June 2025
  • According to Caine, officials quickly evacuated the base in part of extend the security perimeter, leaving behind two Patriot missile batteries and some 44 soldiers.
    Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 26 June 2025
Verb
  • Not all Republicans are avoiding town halls.
    Lauren Green, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Mar. 2025
  • His offseason of work at the position centered around avoiding that happening again.
    Fabian Ardaya, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • At just 10 years old, Owen didn't hesitate to join his father, bounding onto the track and climbing onto the car's roof.
    Alex Harrington, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
  • At just 10 years old, Owen didn't hesitate to join his father, bounding onto the track and climbing onto the car's roof.
    Alex Harrington, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Testers praised its edging, smearing, and all-day comfort.
    The Editors, Outside Online, 26 June 2025
  • Depending on the thickness of the steel chosen, the edging can last from 20 to 25 years.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 15 June 2025

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“Skirting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skirting. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.

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