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as in flipping
to turn over pages in an idle or cursory manner
I'll just skim through a few styling magazines and see if something interesting catches my eye
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as in flowing
to move or proceed smoothly and readily
a lone hang glider skimming along just above the treetops
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as in brushing
to pass lightly across or touch gently especially in passing
her hand just barely skimmed the wall as she ran down the hallway
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as in bouncing
to strike and fly off at an angle
the rock just skimmed the surface of the water
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as in glancing
to take a quick or hasty look
he impatiently skimmed through the book, looking for the specific passage he remembered seeing
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Recent Examples of skimming
The black body-skimming number was mainly sheer—down to the full-length gloves—and was embellished with black paillettes at the neckline.
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Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2024
Its calf-skimming length and fuzzy exterior closely resemble the actress’ coat, and its wide lapels add a polished touch that’s easy to dress up or down.
—Averi Baudler, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
Compromised websites can steal your info via e-skimming and there is virtually no way to tell if.
—Chandra Steele, PCMAG, 27 Nov. 2024
The Parker Probe will use Venus as a gravity assist today, skimming past the planet's surface at a distance of 233 miles and slingshotting away toward the sun.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2024
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Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2024
Its calf-skimming length and fuzzy exterior closely resemble the actress’ coat, and its wide lapels add a polished touch that’s easy to dress up or down.
—Averi Baudler, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
Compromised websites can steal your info via e-skimming and there is virtually no way to tell if.
—Chandra Steele, PCMAG, 27 Nov. 2024
The Parker Probe will use Venus as a gravity assist today, skimming past the planet's surface at a distance of 233 miles and slingshotting away toward the sun.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skimming
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Related Stories Today’s brands must establish longer-term relationships with suppliers—instead of bouncing from supplier to supplier to save pennies—to support decarbonization efforts in any significant way.—
Lewis Perkins,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Jan. 2025
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When Andrew Bird steps into the editing booth, he’s used to collaborating with and bouncing ideas off of a director.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
6 Jan. 2025
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After ten days of cruising Antarctic waters, dodging icebergs, and spotting elephant seals, the cruise’s 140 passengers could toss their Dramamine, catch a plane from the gravel runway at Frei Station research base, and fly straight back to Chile.—
Blair Braverman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Dec. 2024
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Starting at $203,000, the Sportster 25 Surf is the company’s newest, smallest, and sportiest boat, engineered for wake-surfers skilled enough to bob behind a boat cruising at 11 miles per hour.—
Jaclyn Trop,
Robb Report,
24 Dec. 2024
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Hudson added a large white heart to the bottom of the pic, as well as a GIF of two kissing swans.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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Additional guidelines banned kissing specifically.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
26 Feb. 2025
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One issue that is rarely mentioned involves the potential harsh blowback that heavy drinkers might experience when suddenly skipping alcohol for a full month.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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Evaluate which rooms need the most regular attention (skipping the places that aren't normally seen, like the guest room), and map out which cleaning tasks can be completed on a weekly or monthly basis.—
Linley Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Jan. 2025
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This translated to office sirens walking in knits with cut-outs, slashed shirting, and slacks that had boxers peeking over the waistline, proving that business will not be as usual come autumn — and that’s a good thing.—
Irina Grechko,
refinery29.com,
25 Feb. 2025
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It’s finished with rows of pretty pearl buttons at the cuffs, so the sweater makes a statement on its own or with the cuffs peeking out of a blazer.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
People.com,
21 Feb. 2025
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Whetstone sharpening involves soaking a low-to-high grit stone in water and gliding a dull blade up and down it at an angle, removing steel to create a sharp edge.—
Ahmed Ali Akbar,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2025
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With Neptune gliding through your third house of communication, learning and mental processes, everything from your thoughts to the dynamics of your inner circles will undergo a subtle but powerful transformation.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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“Skimming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skimming. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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