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as in to flow
to move or proceed smoothly and readily
a lone hang glider skimming along just above the treetops
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as in to brush
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 to peek
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 skim
The cross front skims over the body, while the gold buttons give it a little luxe appeal.
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Kat Romero, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
There are scenes of characters flying through visual worlds, or skimming across Berlin‘s River Spree, impressive choreographed dance sequences and what looks like a building exploding in the center of the city.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Dec. 2024
Only a handful of states reinstate skimmed SNAP dollars using state funds, and unless Congress acts soon, federal funds will no longer be authorized to reimburse those who become victims of EBT theft after Friday — meaning most who are robbed of their grocery funds would not get them back.
—Elizabeth Chuck, NBC News, 17 Dec. 2024
Instead, the user must search for SIBO, select the topic summary, and at least skim it to find that the authors recommend Rifaximin as the first-line therapy.
—Spencer Dorn, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Kat Romero, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
There are scenes of characters flying through visual worlds, or skimming across Berlin‘s River Spree, impressive choreographed dance sequences and what looks like a building exploding in the center of the city.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Dec. 2024
Only a handful of states reinstate skimmed SNAP dollars using state funds, and unless Congress acts soon, federal funds will no longer be authorized to reimburse those who become victims of EBT theft after Friday — meaning most who are robbed of their grocery funds would not get them back.
—Elizabeth Chuck, NBC News, 17 Dec. 2024
Instead, the user must search for SIBO, select the topic summary, and at least skim it to find that the authors recommend Rifaximin as the first-line therapy.
—Spencer Dorn, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skim
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Still, the new contract hadn't been executed by the time the calendar flipped to 2025, and PAD Atlanta and the city were trading words again through social media and a press release.Kristal Dixon, Axios, 6 Jan. 2025
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Shortly before the calendar flipped from 2024 to 2025, the Baltimore Orioles learned their association with Corbin Burnes was a one-year partnership just like the New York Yankees and their time with Juan Soto.Larry Fleisher, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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In reality, the lack of water flowing from hydrants highlights a problem within the city’s emergency infrastructure.Chloe Sorvino, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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But the Biden administration concluded that some data of U.S. users would still flow to China and ByteDance would still be able to exert control over TikTok’s operations in the U.S.Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
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McCourt brushed off the suggestion as outside the parameters of true capitalism.Clare Malone, The New Yorker, 17 Jan. 2025
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Despite attempts to address the issue, the older sister consistently brushed off her concerns.Ashley Vega, People.com, 16 Jan. 2025
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One player methodically bounces the ball preparing to serve, the other crouches to receive it, and reliably, the television cameras show close-up shots of both.Matt Craig, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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There are prism systems that bounce a projection off of a prism into your eye, and there are waveguide systems that use special etchings in a flat lens to guide the projection into your eye.Will Greenwald, PCMAG, 10 Jan. 2025
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One pink man appears to be stuck between two buildings, while another is peeking into a large window.Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Jan. 2025
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For New York City viewers, the moon and Jupiter will peek up into view around 5:06 p.m EST (2206 GMT), appearing 34 degrees above the eastern horizon.Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 10 Jan. 2025
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Hide out in the relaxation lounge to watch the palm trees sway and the yachts glide by from the huge bay window.Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
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The two dolphins, Izzy and Nicholas, glided by and noticed.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
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Busch and his team would love to pose for more pictures kissing the bricks at IMS following Sunday’s race.Clifton Brown, Indianapolis Star, 17 July 2017
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The trainer turns and kisses one of the man-eaters on the nose.Holly Millea, Smithsonian, 29 June 2017
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But Holmes, 46, switched things up at the ankles, skipping leather boots and sneakers for a pair of white ballet flats worn over black ankle socks.Clint Davis, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025
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Nevada also insisted its players would be allowed to skip the contest without facing discipline.Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 11 Jan. 2025
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“Skim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skim. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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