SKIMMED Synonyms: 116 Similar and Opposite Words

skimmed

verb

past tense of skim

as in flipped

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 flowed

to move or proceed smoothly and readily a lone hang glider skimming along just above the treetops

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as in brushed

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 bounced

to strike and fly off at an angle the rock just skimmed the surface of the water

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as in peeked

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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While the ’60s was known for its backcombed bouffants and brushed back bobs, about midway through the decade, Brigitte Bardot brought pigtails into the beauty zeitgeist.

Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
Her hair was parted in the middle, with her signature curtain bangs brushed to either side of her forehead and blended into the rest of her hair.

Kara Nesvig, Allure, 11 Dec. 2024

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