as in perimeter
the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something
an old shack on the skirts of the town
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
2
as in to circumvent
to avoid having to comply with (something) especially through cleverness
the new bill would make it harder for companies to skirt environmental regulations
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in to join
to be adjacent to
the commercial district skirts the river's edge
Synonyms & Similar Words
4
as in to border
to serve as a border for
the wooden fence that skirts the construction site
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of skirt
Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 16 Sep. 2024
Ulla Johnson styled an oversized denim pocket tee with a white table cloth skirt.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 16 Sep. 2024
Mark Landler, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025
Hudson sported a super-risqué silver cutout dress that featured a sequin bra top and skirt with a thigh-high slit and long train.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 7 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for skirt
Noun
She was drawn to a racy look by Ann Demeulemeester—a long white skirt with a top comprising a single white feather.
—Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 16 Sep. 2024
Ulla Johnson styled an oversized denim pocket tee with a white table cloth skirt.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 16 Sep. 2024
Verb
After President Emmanuel Macron of France navigated his meeting with President Trump on Monday, skirting the rockiest shoals but making little headway, Mr. Starmer, the British prime minister, will meet Mr. Trump on Thursday to plead for the United States not to abandon Ukraine.
—Mark Landler, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025
Hudson sported a super-risqué silver cutout dress that featured a sequin bra top and skirt with a thigh-high slit and long train.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 7 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for skirt
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skirt
Noun
-
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
-
This is the best perimeter attack Sampson has had at Houston.—
CJ Moore,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
Verb
-
This becomes even more critical as threat actors find ways to bypass or steal 2FA codes, setting fire to our safety nets.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
-
Rubio bypasses Congress to send Israel $4 billion in arms.—
Mark Landler,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2025
Verb
-
The big picture: The White House is embarking on a broader effort to circumvent traditional media, including by inviting non-mainstream outlets into the press briefing room.—
Alex Isenstadt,
Axios,
27 Feb. 2025
-
Some researchers suspect the NIH's Federal Register freeze is an attempt to circumvent that ruling.—
Rob Stein,
NPR,
22 Feb. 2025
Verb
-
Veteran left-handed pitcher José Quintana is joining the Milwaukee Brewers on a one-year, $4.25 million deal with $1 million in potential bonuses, according to a person familiar with the negotiations.—
Steve Megargee,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2025
-
The goal is to inspire brands beyond CeraVe and LaRoche-Posay to join the movement, as well.—
Faye Brookman,
WWD,
4 Mar. 2025
Verb
-
The election will take place during the IOC session at Costa Navarino in Greece, a spectacular stretch of luxury resorts bordering the idyllic blue waters of the Mediterranean.—
Blythe Lawrence,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
-
Another Gallen-Kallela painting on display is Lair of the Lynx (1908), which shows a Finnish region bordering Russia, per the Financial Times.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
Each slice has irresistibly crispy, caramelized cheese edges that contrast with its soft, chewy center.—
Chrissy Suttles,
Axios,
27 Feb. 2025
-
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
-
Unfortunately, Hartford continues to avoid the heavy lifting that is required to have a successful system.—
Vincent Turley,
Hartford Courant,
2 Mar. 2025
-
Deer can wreak havoc on your garden so growing deer-resistant groundcovers can be a good way to avoid browsing damage.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Mar. 2025
Verb
-
Colt escapes by initially driving a speedboat while facing away from the controls, evades his pursuers by zigging and zagging through the river, and then purposefully drives his boat into a floating pontoon, faking his own death via the gigantic explosion.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2025
-
Now, however, DHS states that the previous rules hindered law enforcement efforts by creating sites where people without legal status could evade capture.—
Jackie Fortiér,
NPR,
25 Feb. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Skirt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skirt. Accessed 11 Mar. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share