SKIVED Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

skived

verb

past tense of skive

as in shaved

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Even in southern locations, more than 40 minutes is expected to be shaved off daytime, according to AccuWeather.

— Doyle Rice, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026
Her mother also shaved a year off her age, claiming she was born in 1942, to make her early public career seem even more impressive.

— Hillel Italie, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of shaved

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Washington’s offense had started to find a rhythm and had just trimmed the Eagles’ lead to 17-16.

— Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Chicago lost its fourth straight game and had its AL Central lead trimmed to one half game over Cleveland, which beat Minnesota 5-2.

— CBS News, CBS News, 12 Sep. 2026

Definition of trimmed

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In March, Woods was traveling at a high rate of speed on Jupiter Island when his Land Rover clipped a truck and rolled onto its side.

— Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026
In March, Woods' Land Rover clipped a truck, rolled onto its side and the legendary golfer was arrested, officials said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of clipped

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Oil prices pared some gains midday before resuming their climb in the afternoon.

— John Towfighi, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2026
Lauren pared down the lavish setting from his fall ready-to-wear show of opulent rugs and antique chairs, keeping the setting white and minimalist with attendees sitting on ivory fabric benches and models emerging from behind white doors.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of pared

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The Vuori Women’s Sedona Pullover Hoodie is cropped and crafted from super-soft French terry, while the Vuori Women’s Alltheform Fitness Jacket is the perfect moisture-wicking layer for chilly morning runs.

— Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 3 Sep. 2026
These 100-percent cotton pants are cropped at the perfect length, IMO.

— Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of cropped

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As the balloon carrying the cauldron rose and bobbed a couple hundred feet overhead, many got busy taking photos and recording videos and selfies.

— Hannah Bloch, NPR, 9 Sep. 2026
During the Hudson Williams look-alike contest, Hoefer zoned out as a large cardboard cutout of the Heated Rivalry star’s face bobbed over the crowd.

— E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of bobbed

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Small plantings can be pruned back by hand with pruners, while larger beds can be tackled by mowing the plants down with your lawnmower deck set on the highest setting.

— Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Sep. 2026
Hydrangeas that bloom on new wood can be pruned later, in late winter or early spring.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of pruned

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