Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skive
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The efficiencies gained through the unique printing process also help save resources, and can shave off costs.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
30 Sep. 2025 -
Over the course of a career, fees this high can shave tens of thousands (if not hundreds of thousands) off a teacher's retirement savings.—
Steve Hruby,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
29 Sep. 2025
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Doctors soon found that the on-field hits had sheared a blood vessel in Bledsoe's chest, which was rapidly filling his body with blood.—
Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
23 Sep. 2025
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The $1,850 scarves start with 400 grams of raw cashmere sheared from the undercoat of high-altitude hircus goats.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
13 Sep. 2025
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The holders are one of 36 teams in the league phase, which kicks off on Tuesday and which, like last season, will consist of a mammoth 189 matches to whittle the field down to 24 by the end of January.—
Dan Cancian,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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This year’s Oscar submission deadline is October 1, with the shortlist whittling the number of film to 15 to be revealed December 16.—
Patrick Hipes,
Deadline,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Yankees were nipping at the Blue Jays' heels throughout the month of September.—
Jon Paul Hoornstra,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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The winger nipped in and poked the ball through to Diego Gomez, who had already pushed up to press Chalobah for the previous pass.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
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The brand also introduced the Pixel Tablet in 2023, which acted like a smart display when docked, but this news is the first update about the possibility of a static device in over four years.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
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Lido 73 The best way to experience Lido 73 is to dock and dine.—
Teaghan Skulszki,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Oct. 2025
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Similar to other restaurant chains like Chili’s, Red Lobster is working to pare down its menu, eliminating items that don’t perform as well to increase restaurant efficiencies.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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Despite the bold tones and sculptural silhouettes on display, the beauty direction stayed pared-back and refined, focused on skincare, highlighting Prada Beauty’s skincare line.—
Kristine Kwak,
StyleCaster,
28 Sep. 2025
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Even the tips of his sox, which were sticking out of holes in his shoes, were summarily snipped off with scissors.—
Clare Conley,
Outdoor Life,
18 Sep. 2025
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Use a small piping bag with a tiny round tip or a zip-top bag with the corner snipped off to pipe a single white line down the center of each cookie.—
Gretchen McKay,
Twin Cities,
18 Sep. 2025
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The Afloia 6-in-1 Dog Grooming Kit is like a pet spa at home, turning you into their personal groomer for trimming hair, clipping nails, and more.—
Christine Persaud,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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An eyewitness tells 12 News that the drones clipped the crane's cable and plummeted to the ground.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Skive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skive. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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