as in adjacent
having a border in common
the house hunters loved the property, but they were a bit leery of the skirting swamp
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as in edge
the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something
the skirting on the saddle was a slightly darker shade of leather
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as in bypassing
to avoid by going around
skirted the construction zone
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as in circumventing
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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3
as in adjoining
to be adjacent to
the commercial district skirts the river's edge
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as in bordering
to serve as a border for
the wooden fence that skirts the construction site
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Recent Examples of skirting
Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2023
Tookes wore a yellow dress with crystals flowing in one line down the bodice and pleated skirting.
—Allyson Portee, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 May 2022
In late August, Penner called out the conversative majority’s skirting of public meetings law to hire Smith as the latest example of them railroading the dissenting members.
—oregonlive, 2 Sep. 2021
Al Ali touch is his way of capturing details in the skirting portion of gowns.
—Allyson Portee, Forbes, 26 Jan. 2023
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Noun
With the fall of Bankman-Fried’s empire, all eyes turned to Binance, the stateless exchange with a reputation for rule-skirting.
—Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2023
Tookes wore a yellow dress with crystals flowing in one line down the bodice and pleated skirting.
—Allyson Portee, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 May 2022
In late August, Penner called out the conversative majority’s skirting of public meetings law to hire Smith as the latest example of them railroading the dissenting members.
—oregonlive, 2 Sep. 2021
Al Ali touch is his way of capturing details in the skirting portion of gowns.
—Allyson Portee, Forbes, 26 Jan. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skirting
Adjective
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This could include suppliers, distributors, service providers and industry influencers or even businesses in adjacent markets.—
Wendy Cai-Lee,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Produced by Insomniac Events, HARD Summer will take place at Hollywood Park, the 300-acre entertainment complex adjacent to SoFi Stadium.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The dogs crowded at the edge of the cliff, barking around a small piñon that grew from a crack in the rocks.—
Frank C. Hibben,
Outdoor Life,
27 Feb. 2025
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This is important because the solar wind ricochets around the bubble our solar system sits within, known as the heliosphere; the edges of that bubble represent the barrier between our cosmic neighborhood and the rest of the universe.—
Monisha Ravisetti,
Space.com,
27 Feb. 2025
Verb
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As a result, terrorists and rogue states now have a harder time circumventing conventional financial controls.—
Henry Farrell,
Foreign Affairs,
23 Dec. 2024
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On December 11, the European Union approved its 15th sanctions package against the Kremlin, targeting entities within Russia and third-party nations that facilitate upgraded military and technological capabilities by circumventing restrictions.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes,
13 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Laborers from poorer regions of India, like Jharkhand and the adjoining states of Odisha and Bihar—my home state—flood into other parts of the country, particularly the metropolises, to work in the service industries and also a variety of menial jobs.—
Amitava Kumar,
The New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2025
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And the adjoining Casino Resort could be a great HQ for activities on and off the course.—
David Weiss,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The Bucks don’t have a perimeter stopper who can handle the toughest defensive assignments, meaning Lillard’s weaknesses are being magnified.—
Brian Sampson,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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The Eagles continued their three-point efficiency in the third quarter, showing an elite ability to convert through a tight North Crowley perimeter defense.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Feb. 2025
Verb
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For something completely hands-free, grab this Roomba robot vacuum that can map out a path for itself all on its own, avoiding obstacles like furniture and ledges in the process.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
26 Dec. 2024
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Analyze Your Current Financial Situation Gaining a clear understanding of your financial standing is the first step toward avoiding new debt.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
Verb
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At just 10 years old, Owen didn't hesitate to join his father, bounding onto the track and climbing onto the car's roof.—
Alex Harrington,
Newsweek,
27 Dec. 2024
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At just 10 years old, Owen didn't hesitate to join his father, bounding onto the track and climbing onto the car's roof.—
Alex Harrington,
Newsweek,
27 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Traditional lawn care companies, usually locally owned, offer lawn care ranging from turnkey full-service care, including weed and pest control, aeration, and fertilization, to basic mowing, edging, and leaf-blowing.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2025
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Skis designed for advanced and expert skiers tend to contain heavier materials like metal and reinforced sidewalls for enhanced stability at speed, better energy transfer, and more precise edging performance.—
Jenny Wiegand,
Outside Online,
20 Dec. 2024
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“Skirting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skirting. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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