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skate

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verb

as in to slide

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Recent Examples of skate
Noun
Forsberg came back in, but then had to exit a second time for more skate repairs. Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 27 Oct. 2024 Written by Ernest Nyle Brown, known for his contributions in the skate world, Thicker Than Water stars Mack and Joe as rival gang members who bond through their musical ambitions. Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 18 Oct. 2024
Verb
Brutal Companion by Ruben Quesada $18 Barrow Street Press This collection from poet Ruben Quesada deftly skates between grief and lust, connected by the thread of longing, often within the same poem. James Factora, Them, 27 Sep. 2024 Made of moderately thin, gridded polyester fleece topped with a thin polyester shell (94 recycled, with 6 percent elastane) across the chest, this hybrid construction appeals to skate skiers and other speedsters who need scant insulation and a smidge of wind protection. Kelly Bastone, Outside Online, 31 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for skate 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skate
Verb
  • Residential burglary: Between 9:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., someone entered a residence in the 19000 block of Scotland Drive through an unlocked rear sliding glass door and stole tools for a loss valued at approximately $868.
    Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
  • The living room stands further ahead with floor-to-ceiling windows that slide open to the terrace.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Add corn cobs, cover, and boil until tender, 2 to 4 minutes.
    Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 14 Oct. 2024
  • The corn is cooked in brown butter, and paired with a parmesan bomb of a broth created from leftover husks and cobs.
    Kaila Yu, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Noun
  • Between the lines: Many U.S. newspapers that used to be independent or family-owned now belong to large newspaper groups whose owners, often hedge funds or private equity groups, have decided to pull the plug on endorsements.
    Noah Bressner, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
  • For Boeing, the strike that began on Sept. 13 marked the latest setback for the manufacturing giant, which has been the focus of multiple federal probes after a door plug blew off a 737 Max plane during an Alaska Airlines flight in January.
    Kate Gibson, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • With his conscience clear, Owen finally rode atop the wild steed, triumphantly emerging from a barn that burned down due to a gas leak.
    Andy Swift, TVLine, 4 Nov. 2024
  • On humpback, you will be delivered to a nearby argan oil cooperative for breakfast and a tour before remounting your steed and taking in some startlingly serene views.
    Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • Pair it with a jade roller or gua sha after applying this serum to boost absorption and give your skin that extra pampered glow.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 14 Oct. 2024
  • These rituals required fasting, animal sacrifices and offerings of precious goods like jade and silk in order to appease the gods and secure their blessings.
    Livia Hengel, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • The beautiful horses are the main attraction at the Breeders’ Cup, from the Future Stars Friday as juveniles, to the fantastic fillies, magnificent mares and classic colts that produce a lifetime of enjoyment for their connections and fans.
    Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
  • The 5-year-old mare has been campaigned heavily running in her 41st lifetime race.
    John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Kim and her pint-sized cutie get acquainted with a miniature pony.
    Maria Yagoda, People.com, 21 Oct. 2024
  • The chief animal protagonists in this story are two dogs and a polo pony.
    Cressida Leyshon, The New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • But the low point is its treatment of its female characters, who are painted as irritating, know-it-all nags who just get in the way of a good time.
    Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 18 Oct. 2024
  • Rather, this seems like something that will be a constant nag on the 49ers’ season.
    Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2024

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“Skate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skate. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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