1
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
Threats like data poisoning—where malicious actors manipulate training data—and prompt injections, which can skew AI outputs, highlight the ongoing need for protection.
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David Paffenholz, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
The audience for the speech skewed toward older viewers (as multi-network political broadcasts usually do).
—Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Mar. 2025
But data for the beginning of the year was skewed by temporary forces, such as unusually harsh weather and wildfires.
—Bryan Mena, CNN, 9 Mar. 2025
Light, floaty, and romantic, Pottery Barn’s voile bed skirt could easily skew frilly—but bright white cotton and sleek elegant folds help the design steer clear of fuss.
—Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 5 Mar. 2025
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David Paffenholz, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
The audience for the speech skewed toward older viewers (as multi-network political broadcasts usually do).
—Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Mar. 2025
But data for the beginning of the year was skewed by temporary forces, such as unusually harsh weather and wildfires.
—Bryan Mena, CNN, 9 Mar. 2025
Light, floaty, and romantic, Pottery Barn’s voile bed skirt could easily skew frilly—but bright white cotton and sleek elegant folds help the design steer clear of fuss.
—Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skew
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Earth experiences seasonal changes because its axis is tilted so different areas of the planet face the sun's direct rays through the year.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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The Earth is not tilted toward or away from the sun on the first day of fall as well, also called the autumnal equinox.—
Amanda Cappelli,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2025
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Cultivate a critical understanding of how AI is influencing your life.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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The descendants of enslaved Africans have influenced everything from the food to the crafts of the Lowcountry.—
Mark Ellwood,
AFAR Media,
19 Mar. 2025
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This latest movie from Angel Studios demonstrates that the distributor’s interest in releasing films that veer away from proselytizing is paying off artistically.—
Frank Scheck,
The Hollywood Reporter,
5 Mar. 2025
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If military officials have too much sway in the White House, the president can veer toward authoritarianism, seeing troops and tanks as the answer to matters better solved politically.—
Dwight Stirling,
The Conversation,
4 Mar. 2025
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Defense attorneys say the description will potentially bias the jury.—
Sasha Pezenik,
ABC News,
5 Mar. 2025
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The Final Cut Given that The Boys is a memoir, some of the remembrances—although researched—may be biased.—
John Baldoni,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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The typing angle of this new keyboard is gently sloped but there are no flip-out feet to adjust the angle.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Fine white sand, coconut palm trees overhead, a gently sloping beach and unobstructed views out to sea.—
Sarah Stodola,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2025
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The lovers face many obstacles in life, from poverty to prejudice to their own insecurities and disappointments.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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But complaints typically investigated by the OCR, many related to discrimination against students of color, do not align with Trump’s priorities on racial bias, which so far have related to prejudice against white students.—
Jennifer Smith Richards,
ProPublica,
21 Feb. 2025
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These brooms usually are lightweight and have angled heads to get into cracks and crevices.—
BestReviews,
The Mercury News,
6 Mar. 2025
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His parents have been angling for a pardon from President Trump.—
Lucinda Shen,
Axios,
6 Mar. 2025
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Contract extensions — hi, Terry McLaurin — and restructures, as well as releasing players with deals slanted toward cap savings in 2025, can create more cap space at this unique moment.—
Ben Standig,
The Athletic,
19 Feb. 2025
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But a pass interference or roughing the passer call here and there just slants the odds in one team’s favor.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
8 Feb. 2025
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“Skew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skew. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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