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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
On 24 March, scientific integrity consultant Elisabeth Bik noted on her blog that six patients who were treated with hydroxychloroquine had been dropped from the study—one of whom had died, and three of whom had transferred to intensive care—which potentially skewed the results in the drug’s favor.
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Bycathleen O’Grady, science.org, 17 Dec. 2024
The food skews Mexican and is largely plant-based, but also includes eggs, dairy and seafood, and every day showcases homemade soups, homemade breads, entrée specials and extensive healthy breakfast and lunch buffets.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
Andie desired a vibrant and comfortable space whose furnishings skewed traditional.
—Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 20 Dec. 2024
Mortgage rates in Boston typically skew lower than the national average, according to the real estate group, which noted that Boston also has a good number starter-homes.
—Anne Marie Lee, CBS News, 20 Dec. 2024
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Bycathleen O’Grady, science.org, 17 Dec. 2024
The food skews Mexican and is largely plant-based, but also includes eggs, dairy and seafood, and every day showcases homemade soups, homemade breads, entrée specials and extensive healthy breakfast and lunch buffets.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
Andie desired a vibrant and comfortable space whose furnishings skewed traditional.
—Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 20 Dec. 2024
Mortgage rates in Boston typically skew lower than the national average, according to the real estate group, which noted that Boston also has a good number starter-homes.
—Anne Marie Lee, CBS News, 20 Dec. 2024
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The governor’s race in Florida, once a battleground state that has been tilting toward Republicans, is one of the most prominent contests on the election calendar in 2026.Neil Vigdor, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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During January, the northern hemisphere tilts away from the sun, leading to colder temperatures and shorter days.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
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Our food environments—the type and quality of food that pervades our schools, workplaces, and neighborhoods—influence our diets as much as our tastes do.Dhruv Khullar, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
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Prosecutors argued the payment was falsely recorded as legal fees to hide its true purpose of influencing the presidential election.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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After that, most of the atmospheric rivers that hit the West Coast from October into January veered northward into Washington, Oregon and Northern California instead.CBS News, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2025
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McKim was also speeding at an estimated 83 mph in a 70 mph zone and headed north when his pickup truck veered into the southbound lanes of U.S. 281 in Blanco County, according to the report.Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Jan. 2025
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By simulating challenges and engaging in critical thinking exercises, organizations can counteract the complacency that normalcy bias fosters.Bryce Hoffman, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
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Less than two years later, the court threw out his convictions, ruling that the federal judge who oversaw Operation Car Wash, Sergio Moro, had been biased.Jack Nicas, New York Times, 24 Nov. 2024
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Planes first need to fly low over a busy traffic circle atop a hill with roads that slope down toward both sides of the runway.Johanna Read, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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If trekking around the property’s sloping terrain isn't enough of a workout, the state-of-the-art fitness center is open 24 hours a day and has a weekly schedule of classes ranging from aerial yoga to bootcamp.Megan Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
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That's because two other men were charged with Trump in the classified documents case and the Justice Department does not want to prejudice the case against them.Sean O'Driscoll, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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Nauta and De Oliveira argued a limited release to lawmakers could still prejudice any eventual trial against them.Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
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Fast flying, the digger bee sometimes angles its long tongue down a flower without letting its feet touch the petals.New York Times Games, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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Darnold angled a third-and-9 throw to tight end T.J. Hockenson on Minnesota’s first drive.Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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Yet we’re supposed to believe an app with videos allegedly slanted by the CCP can turn Americans against their own country?John Tamny, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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With the long side facing you, cut off and discard about 1-inch from the left and right ends of the stack on the diagonal (make sure both cuts are slanted in the same direction).Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Skew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skew. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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