Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skived
Verb
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So why have even more months been shaved off?—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026 -
And most of my family didn’t know that my father had not shaved for a week when his father died.—
Steve S. Medeiros,
The Conversation,
15 June 2026
Verb
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With the jet tipped on its side and nearly sheared in half, several people managed to climb out it while a firefighter using a small ladder rescued the last remaining passenger who appeared to be unconscious.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
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Drivers who came upon the burning plane, which was nearly sheared in half and tipped on its side, captured dramatic rescue scenes on video or rushed toward the aircraft on foot to help.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Bell notes that vegetation touching the house provides pests with a direct bridge inside, so keep shrubs trimmed back.—
Sharon Wu,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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The 2027 Brent forecast was trimmed to $75 from $80.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
Verb
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The material itself is soft, breathable, and machine washable for easy cleaning, and the pillow rolls up into a convenient carrying pouch that can be clipped onto your personal item for easy access.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2026
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Pinch-hitter Jose Tabata fouled off a pair of 2-2 pitches before Scherzer clipped him on the elbow with a breaking ball.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
Verb
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The distribution was pared down even more.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Style them for your next night out with Another Tomorrow’s slinky tank, a pair of Banana Republic trousers, and Chloé’s knotted leather belt for a look that’s pared-back yet packed with punch.—
Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
11 June 2026
Verb
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The top was also slightly cropped to reveal her hips.—
Juliana Ukiomogbe,
InStyle,
15 June 2026
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Images are cropped, adjusted and transformed while the memory is fresh in your mind.—
Sarah Kingdom,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Verb
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The enthusiasm was apparent as the catamaran bobbed around the future site of Pier Wind, which recently received a $20-million grant from the California Energy Commission.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
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Yellow dandelions bobbed in the breeze.—
Maggie Slepian,
Longreads,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Most plants should be pruned in the fall when the weather is cool.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 June 2026
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Plants tend to grow taller than determinate types and are commonly pruned to maintain a single central stem.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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“Skived.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skived. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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