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
Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
The company also expanded into categories like footwear, parkas, and skirts—logical extensions but ones that are hard to pull off and brought the brand into direct competition with incumbents who had deep relationships with suppliers, wholesalers and designers.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2026
Think about the stereotypical high school outfits — varsity jackets, skirts, cardigans, vests — things of that nature.
—Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 14 Mar. 2026
This spring, structured and minimalist versions are positioned as an unexpectedly chic option to wear with midi skirts.
—René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 14 Mar. 2026
And Amazon’s spring fashion hub got the memo, offering tons of warm-weather-ready linen styles—from breathable button-downs and flowy pants to comfy T-shirt dresses and elegant maxi skirts—all under $50.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2026
The women stood on the doorsteps with their rumps to the crowd, skirts lifted to flash tattered green knickers.
—Literary Hub, 13 Mar. 2026
Expect fun details, like lace, ruffles, tiered skirts, drop waists, voluminous sleeves, cutouts, and much more.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 12 Mar. 2026
Women walked in sparkly suits wearing one leather glove and holding the other, mid-action; others wore PVC trenchcoats and skirts.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 7 Mar. 2026
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
Target the Tri-Lakes Loop, an 11-mile romp through the heart of Mount Desert that skirts the edges of Eagle Lake, Bubble Lake, and Jordan Lake.
—Graham Averill, Outside, 26 Sep. 2025
The DeCaLiBron Loop currently skirts the summit of Bross due to landholder concerns that have kept it closed for years.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 23 Sep. 2025
Even with registration, the Avata 2's first-person flight experience skirts FAA regulations, which require both recreational and professional pilots to keep a drone within sight during flights outside.
—PC Magazine, 14 Aug. 2025
Noun
These would be great for a beach vacation, or as a casual shoe with spring and summer dresses, skirts, jeans—the list is endless.
—Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
The company also expanded into categories like footwear, parkas, and skirts—logical extensions but ones that are hard to pull off and brought the brand into direct competition with incumbents who had deep relationships with suppliers, wholesalers and designers.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2026
Think about the stereotypical high school outfits — varsity jackets, skirts, cardigans, vests — things of that nature.
—Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 14 Mar. 2026
This spring, structured and minimalist versions are positioned as an unexpectedly chic option to wear with midi skirts.
—René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 14 Mar. 2026
And Amazon’s spring fashion hub got the memo, offering tons of warm-weather-ready linen styles—from breathable button-downs and flowy pants to comfy T-shirt dresses and elegant maxi skirts—all under $50.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2026
The women stood on the doorsteps with their rumps to the crowd, skirts lifted to flash tattered green knickers.
—Literary Hub, 13 Mar. 2026
Expect fun details, like lace, ruffles, tiered skirts, drop waists, voluminous sleeves, cutouts, and much more.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 12 Mar. 2026
Women walked in sparkly suits wearing one leather glove and holding the other, mid-action; others wore PVC trenchcoats and skirts.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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
Target the Tri-Lakes Loop, an 11-mile romp through the heart of Mount Desert that skirts the edges of Eagle Lake, Bubble Lake, and Jordan Lake.
—Graham Averill, Outside, 26 Sep. 2025
The DeCaLiBron Loop currently skirts the summit of Bross due to landholder concerns that have kept it closed for years.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 23 Sep. 2025
Even with registration, the Avata 2's first-person flight experience skirts FAA regulations, which require both recreational and professional pilots to keep a drone within sight during flights outside.
—PC Magazine, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skirts
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For a more permanent solution, Wang recommends sewing the edges of the sheets together and leaving an opening to stuff the bed with fabric scraps or old clothes.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
13 Mar. 2026
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Weed the edges around the sidewalk regularly and trim shrubs and grass that hang over the sidewalk because their shade can promote mold and moss growth.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
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Among the Gulf Arab states targeted by Iran, Saudi Arabia is the only one with a coastline on the Red Sea, giving it an export route that bypasses the Strait of Hormuz.—
Abbas Al Lawati,
CNN Money,
12 Mar. 2026
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As technology bypasses your territory, your surface waterways will lose their geopolitical leverage.—
Siddharth Misra,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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The suit said the scheme circumvents FDA regulations that generally prohibit importation of unapproved medications from overseas.—
Melissa Lee,Paige Tortorelli,Scott Zamost,
CNBC,
26 Feb. 2026
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Many of the mistakes or inconsistencies that happen in garment manufacturing stem from human error, which CreateMe circumvents.—
Sarah Jones,
Sourcing Journal,
19 Feb. 2026
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The city is building a pedestrian and bike bridge from the River Market to the Riverfront that adjoins the streetcar tracks.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
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The new building Musk posted about is in nearby Southaven, Mississippi, and adjoins the Colossus 2 facility, the Information reported earlier Tuesday, citing property records and a person familiar with the project.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
31 Dec. 2025
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Thomas said he was inspired to create his scene of the Cleveland National Forest by walking his dog on trails near his home in San Diego Country Estates that borders the forest.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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Since 1983, Mexico has experienced 25 landfalls, but only 14 were in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo, which borders the Caribbean on the Yucatán Peninsula.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
17 Mar. 2026
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If an unexpected cost appears, slow down to compare options, then choose the path that keeps quality high and avoids future repairs.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Still, The Secret Agent avoids facile nihilism.—
Michael Snyder,
The Atlantic,
13 Mar. 2026
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But how does one set out to write a biography about the creation of an author who not only can’t be reached, but actively evades the spotlight?—
Costa Beavin Pappas,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2026
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The result is contrasting, suited for a composition that evades singular meaning.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2026
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This short out-and-back route is the perfect recovery run, with relatively flat terrain that flanks the river.—
Kristine Thomason,
Outside,
9 Mar. 2026
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But Hawley flanks the familiar creature from the movies with a variety of new monsters that get unleashed in the Maginot crash.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Skirts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skirts. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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