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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
While some touch-up products can skew too ashy or matte on deeper tones, this one nails that soft, satin finish that actually looks like hair.
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Neha Tandon, Glamour, 12 May 2025
The lousy economic model explains why Real Madrid and Manchester United are the only soccer teams ranked in the top 20 of the world’s most valuable sports franchises, which skews heavily toward the NFL with its strict salary cap and $400-million-a-year TV checks.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 7 May 2025
YouTube is no longer skewing young, according to its chief in the UK and Ireland.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 May 2025
Chief executives of large American companies have historically skewed white, male and upper-class.
—Vivian Ewing, New York Times, 4 May 2025
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Neha Tandon, Glamour, 12 May 2025
The lousy economic model explains why Real Madrid and Manchester United are the only soccer teams ranked in the top 20 of the world’s most valuable sports franchises, which skews heavily toward the NFL with its strict salary cap and $400-million-a-year TV checks.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 7 May 2025
YouTube is no longer skewing young, according to its chief in the UK and Ireland.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 May 2025
Chief executives of large American companies have historically skewed white, male and upper-class.
—Vivian Ewing, New York Times, 4 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skew
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Roll your shoulders, tilt your head, or twist your torso, preferably from your ergonomic chair!—
William Arruda,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Through the large storefront window stands a digital display system known as the Chandelier, which, suspended from the ceiling, can tilt, rise and descend, or serve as an illuminated display feature.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
30 May 2025
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Travel warnings influence not only individual plans but also insurance coverage and organizational policies.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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Yet, these interactions may influence where different species can live, and how many of them a reef can support.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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That allows Connelly more flexibility to add depth to the roster, veering away from the top-heavy construction that is becoming untenable under the new CBA.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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There has been a general sense that Ellie’s character has veered well outside the lines of the source material in The Last of Us season 2.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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So that won't bias my independent and objective review.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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Bolton: One of the criticisms of Kissinger that ultimately led Gerald Ford to split the positions again and make Brent Scowcroft, the national security adviser, was the Defense Department and other agencies felt that Kissinger biased decision making below the presidential level in his favor.—
Michel Martin,
NPR,
5 May 2025
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The bucket-style hat has a wide, slightly sloping brim to keep the sun out of your eyes and is constructed with nylon and quick-drying mesh fabric interior to keep sweat at bay.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
22 May 2025
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Because of the sloping topography of Regalia’s 15.3 acres, the three-story townhomes would appear no taller than neighboring two-story homes, Mattamy Homes officials said.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
20 May 2025
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In Britain, strict rules prevent the reporting of anything that could prejudice a jury at trial after charges have been filed.—
Alex Marshall,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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Judge Derek Pullan ordered a new trial in 2022, saying the witness testimonies and police misconduct prejudiced Carter's original trial.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 May 2025
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In the years since, Stovall has enjoyed great success angling.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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With two on and no outs, Yamamoto raced off the mound to field a bunt that first baseman Freddie Freeman misread, anticipating Cleveland second baseman Will Wilson to angle the ball up the third-base line.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2025
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Last month, the state education office ordered two South Bay school districts to provide anti-bias training after finding that teachers discriminated against Jewish students by providing lessons slanted against Israel when teaching about the war with Hamas in Gaza.—
Keri Brenner,
Mercury News,
16 May 2025
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As Chelsea, Wood widens her eyes and slants her eyebrows up when confused, bares her teeth and scrunches her whole face in terror, and barely contains her smile when smitten.—
Ashliene McMenamy,
Allure,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Skew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skew. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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