as in edges
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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as in bypasses
to avoid by going around
skirted the construction zone
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as in circumvents
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 adjoins
to be adjacent to
the commercial district skirts the river's edge
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as in borders
to serve as a border for
the wooden fence that skirts the construction site
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Recent Examples of skirts
Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026
The close‑fitting neckline adds polish without feeling restrictive, and the smooth cotton jersey tucks cleanly into trousers, skirts, and shorts for easy mix-and-match wear.
—Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2026
Across shirting, slip skirts, and swimwear, the collection features prints of seashells, frog eggs, and fish scales photographed by Zoe herself.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 3 June 2026
Shop tops perfect for pairing with flowy skirts, summer shorts, and breathable linen pants to keep you cool on the hottest days.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 2 June 2026
They were worn under voluminous skirts and long dresses as a functional and intimate garment.
—Teresa Romero Martínez, Glamour, 31 May 2026
Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 8 June 2026
Republicans plan to pass the new bill including the ballroom money on party-line votes in both houses of Congress using the reconciliation process that skirts the Senate filibuster.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 6 May 2026
There’s one small car park at the far end of the beach, reached by a winding single-track road that skirts the water’s edge.
—Rosie Conroy, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
The 23rd congressional district skirts the west side of San Antonio and extends all the way to El Paso, encompassing vast swaths of the border.
—Bayliss Wagner, San Antonio Express-News, 18 Feb. 2026
Congressional Democrats and watchdog groups have in recent days raised concerns that the group, Freedom 250, created as a subsidiary of the National Park Foundation, lacks transparency, skirts federal rules and allows companies and wealthy individuals to buy access to the president’s office.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 12 Feb. 2026
Blakespear also leads a subcommittee focused on improving the 351-mile rail line running from San Luis Obispo to San Diego that skirts the coast in several sections.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 3 Dec. 2025
The holy river Ganges skirts the district’s southern border.
—Aishwarya S. Iyer, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2025
The land that skirts the gulf is a vast time machine.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2025
Noun
This best-selling $10 summer top is lightweight, wrinkle-free, and goes with everything from maxi skirts to denim cutoffs.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026
The close‑fitting neckline adds polish without feeling restrictive, and the smooth cotton jersey tucks cleanly into trousers, skirts, and shorts for easy mix-and-match wear.
—Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2026
Across shirting, slip skirts, and swimwear, the collection features prints of seashells, frog eggs, and fish scales photographed by Zoe herself.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 3 June 2026
Shop tops perfect for pairing with flowy skirts, summer shorts, and breathable linen pants to keep you cool on the hottest days.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 2 June 2026
They were worn under voluminous skirts and long dresses as a functional and intimate garment.
—Teresa Romero Martínez, Glamour, 31 May 2026
Verb
Gradually, Nawal skirts the limits of her job and begins her own investigation, entering spaces and conversations her male superiors either can’t, or might not think to.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 8 June 2026
Republicans plan to pass the new bill including the ballroom money on party-line votes in both houses of Congress using the reconciliation process that skirts the Senate filibuster.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 6 May 2026
There’s one small car park at the far end of the beach, reached by a winding single-track road that skirts the water’s edge.
—Rosie Conroy, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
The 23rd congressional district skirts the west side of San Antonio and extends all the way to El Paso, encompassing vast swaths of the border.
—Bayliss Wagner, San Antonio Express-News, 18 Feb. 2026
Congressional Democrats and watchdog groups have in recent days raised concerns that the group, Freedom 250, created as a subsidiary of the National Park Foundation, lacks transparency, skirts federal rules and allows companies and wealthy individuals to buy access to the president’s office.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 12 Feb. 2026
Blakespear also leads a subcommittee focused on improving the 351-mile rail line running from San Luis Obispo to San Diego that skirts the coast in several sections.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 3 Dec. 2025
The holy river Ganges skirts the district’s southern border.
—Aishwarya S. Iyer, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2025
The land that skirts the gulf is a vast time machine.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skirts
Noun
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Rainwater tends to accumulate at the road edges.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 June 2026
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Conversations want courage as instinctive Moon in your 3rd House of Communication conjoins warrior Mars there, urging clear words with soft edges.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
12 June 2026
Verb
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Drawing a route to a Democratic Senate majority that bypasses Maine is difficult, if not impossible.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
6 June 2026
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Guests are not allowed to use TSA Precheck or any other security bypasses, and at some airports you are required to enter through and stay in specific terminals.—
Avni Trivedi,
CNN Money,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Sea Change reads as an intimate character study, one that circumvents familiar narratives of Asian intergenerational trauma in favor of a more complicated reckoning.—
Tessa Yang,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
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RevMed’s daraxonrasib cleverly circumvents this problem by acting as a molecular stickum.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
Verb
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An elevated dining area adjoins a marble and wood kitchen, which features custom rift-oak cabinetry, top-tier stainless-steel appliances, and an oversized island with an integrated breakfast bar.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
8 June 2026
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Investigators say the hiker became stranded after getting lost in the Sampson Mountain Wilderness section of Cherokee National Forest, which adjoins national forests in Virginia, North Carolina, and Georgia.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
7 May 2026
Verb
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The queue borders both sides of the track as the coaster trains race through a tight slot at a top speed of 72 mph — the fastest coaster at any Universal theme park.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
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Things To Do Go To Bayfront Park Take a morning bike ride or stroll along Bayfront Park, which juts out towards the water and borders a marina of yachts and power boats.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
Noun
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But parking will be limited due to security perimeters ringing stadiums.—
Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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The effect was detectable up to a third of a mile, roughly five city blocks, from the facilities’ perimeters.—
Deena Theresa,
Interesting Engineering,
18 May 2026
Verb
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Built in the 1830s, the 25-foot-wide home was completely reimagined by Yellowtrees Studio, resulting in a thoughtful blend of historic character and contemporary design that avoids both museum-like preservation and the formulaic feel of a luxury flip.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
12 June 2026
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While the budget is technically balanced, maintains funding for most city services, and avoids layoffs among an already lean staff, the fiscal outlook remains fragile as local revenues slow due to cooling economic conditions and rising inflation.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
12 June 2026
Verb
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In March, the French navy seized an oil tanker in the Mediterranean that Macron said belonged to Russia’s shadow fleet, which comprises several hundred tankers through which Russia evades sanctions.—
Joseph Ataman,
CNN Money,
1 June 2026
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At one point, Griffin appears to lunge at Manetta, who evades him by ducking behind a column on the platform.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
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“Skirts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skirts. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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