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as in to tilt
to depart from a straight line or course or from a middle position or value
A glitch caused the image on the screen to skew to one side. This show's viewers tend to skew a little older.
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as in to influence
to change (something) in a way that makes it unfair or inaccurate
The researchers tried to anticipate any problems that might skew the results of the study. Try not to let that one negative experience skew your opinion of the restaurant.
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Recent Examples of skew
Whereas meteorites have been exposed to and contaminated by conditions on Earth that could skew scientific results, gathering samples directly from an asteroid in space is like peering into a time capsule from the nascent solar system.
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Denise Chow, NBC News, 29 Jan. 2025
Shortly afterward, the Chiefs scored a touchdown, fueling accusations that the game was skewed in their favor. Earlier in the match, a catch by Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy was upheld, which continued the allegations of referee bias.
—Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
The epistolary section of the film, in which the smooth-talking lover sends letters to the gravedigger about his trip to an experimental fertility clinic, is a nice change of pace for a film that constantly skews wacky, for better or worse.
—Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 25 Jan. 2025
Much of the sports data collected over decades is male-centric, which can skew AI algorithms and limit their effectiveness for female athletes.
—Priya Oberoi, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
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Denise Chow, NBC News, 29 Jan. 2025
Shortly afterward, the Chiefs scored a touchdown, fueling accusations that the game was skewed in their favor. Earlier in the match, a catch by Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy was upheld, which continued the allegations of referee bias.
—Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
The epistolary section of the film, in which the smooth-talking lover sends letters to the gravedigger about his trip to an experimental fertility clinic, is a nice change of pace for a film that constantly skews wacky, for better or worse.
—Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 25 Jan. 2025
Much of the sports data collected over decades is male-centric, which can skew AI algorithms and limit their effectiveness for female athletes.
—Priya Oberoi, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skew
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This is because the moon's orbit is tilted about five degrees relative to Earth's path around the sun, which means the sun, Earth and moon won't line up perfectly this time.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
12 Feb. 2025
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Millennium Partners Los Angeles is the local arm of New York developer Millennium Partners, which is known for building large-scale projects such as Millennium Tower in San Francisco, a luxury condo skyscraper that experienced sinking and tilting, prompting lawsuits from condo owners.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Feb. 2025
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Some agencies, such as the Federal Aviation Administration and the Department of Defense, quietly influence local land use.—
Salim Furth,
The Mercury News,
22 Feb. 2025
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Rizzo believes the expiration of the collective bargaining agreement after the 2026 season might be influencing club behavior toward veteran players.—
Ken Rosenthal,
The Athletic,
22 Feb. 2025
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One jet veered off the runway and collided with the Gulfstream 200 jet that was parked, according to Kuester.—
Hallie Golden,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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The Nissan also veered into the grassy area, went through a wooded area, reentered the right shoulder, crossed all lanes of travel including the HOV lane, collided with the center median concrete barrier and came to a stop, the warrant affidavit said.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
8 Feb. 2025
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Chicago police Superintendent Larry Snelling echo the FOP’s false claims that COPA is biased against police and that police transparency and accountability endanger public safety and destroy police morale.—
Amber Hunter,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2025
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Gage alleges the investigation was biased, citing Cordell’s financial compensation as a potential conflict of interest.—
Ryan Macasero,
The Mercury News,
3 Jan. 2025
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Another warning for toddler parents: Keep in mind that some toddler beds have higher sides that slope down, creating an opening in the middle.—
Shoko Wanger,
Architectural Digest,
12 Feb. 2025
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But the West isn’t shaped like the central United States, which slopes gently southward.—
Robert Greene,
The Mercury News,
1 Feb. 2025
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The ruling was based on the court’s finding that the Colorado civil rights commission handling the case had been prejudiced against the baker’s religious beliefs.—
CalMatters,
The Mercury News,
13 Feb. 2025
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He is being prejudiced by some statements that are being made by government officials.—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
4 Feb. 2025
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Hopkins is set to become an unrestricted free agent in 2025, and there are likely to be many teams that will be angling to bring him in.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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Photo: Getty Images Designed to mimic the effects of the elements, Meghan sported a natural dewy base with blusher angled up to the cheekbone, along with a matching glossy nude lip.—
Ranyechi Udemezue,
Vogue,
11 Feb. 2025
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Warm sunlight slanted through the windows as the car lolled on to Birch’s on the Lake.—
Lara Bockenstedt,
Twin Cities,
8 Feb. 2025
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At the snap, the receiver Surtain was covering, Jakobi Meyers, slanted inside before turning back out.—
Nick Kosmider,
The Athletic,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Skew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skew. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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