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as in to flow
to move or proceed smoothly and readily
a lone hang glider skimming along just above the treetops
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as in to brush
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 to peek
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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Recent Examples of skim
For years, Hunter Biden and his work for a Ukrainian energy company has been catnip for conservatives—many of whom still believe that the money paid to Hunter for his work on the Burisma board was a bag of cash for the Bidens, with Joe Biden skimming a share from the top.
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Philip Elliott, TIME, 2 Dec. 2024
Over the next eight months, according to legal records and The Jersey Journal, Bernard allegedly skimmed more than $62,000 (roughly $502,000 today) from his employer before skipping town.
—Sarah Weinman, Rolling Stone, 1 Dec. 2024
In another case, the OIG found that a school clerk stole $150,000 through a combination of skimming from cash collected at school and false requests for extra pay.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 20 Nov. 2024
Great shopping, luxury hotels, and proximity to beaches and parks only add to Savannah’s allure — and that’s barely skimming the surface of this quintessential southern city.
—Karen Norian, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2024
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Philip Elliott, TIME, 2 Dec. 2024
Over the next eight months, according to legal records and The Jersey Journal, Bernard allegedly skimmed more than $62,000 (roughly $502,000 today) from his employer before skipping town.
—Sarah Weinman, Rolling Stone, 1 Dec. 2024
In another case, the OIG found that a school clerk stole $150,000 through a combination of skimming from cash collected at school and false requests for extra pay.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 20 Nov. 2024
Great shopping, luxury hotels, and proximity to beaches and parks only add to Savannah’s allure — and that’s barely skimming the surface of this quintessential southern city.
—Karen Norian, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skim
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Ann Kowal Smith is CEO and founder of Reflection Point, an organization that uses professionally facilitated discussions of short stories to flip perspectives, ...Ann Kowal Smith, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner wasn't keen on the rumors flying around about flipping Brock Purdy for Sam Darnold next season.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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In neighboring Andreas Canyon, a crystalline stream flows year-round and an easy one-mile loop winds beneath red cliffs, cooing birds and sycamore trees.Freda Moon, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
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Tears flowed freely — sometimes in silence, sometimes with a chorus of comforting words — each one a release, a softening, a step closer to healing.Colby Holiday, Travel + Leisure, 24 Dec. 2024
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Scattered showers will brush the coast and could bring light-to-moderate rain in some spots.Garfield Hylton, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024
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The intention of brushing is to give the idea that the recipient is a verified buyer who has written positive reviews online.Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Instead, when Jamie Vardy was sent flying through on goal in the ninth minute, Jose Sa raced outside his area and blocked the bouncing ball with his chest, instead of accidentally with his hand.Tim Spiers, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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Sure, the Chiefs have won multiple games on their last possession, and the ball has bounced their way plenty of times – literally and figuratively.Ryan Morik, Fox News, 21 Dec. 2024
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To pin down the timeline, researchers peeked at some of the oldest human genes from the skull of a woman, called Zlaty kun — Golden horse — for a hill in the Czech Republic where it was found.Adithi Ramakrishnan, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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Not even the creators of Signal cannot peek inside your conversations.PCMAG, PCMAG, 11 Dec. 2024
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The creamy soft bubbles glide across your mouth to conclude in a refreshing tart apple finish.Liz Thach, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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In this festive flick, Sierra glides through the slopes of romance under the hospitality of a brooding lodge owner (Chord Overstreet) and his charming daughter (Olivia Perez).Kelsie Gibson, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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Busch and his team would love to pose for more pictures kissing the bricks at IMS following Sunday’s race.Clifton Brown, Indianapolis Star, 17 July 2017
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The trainer turns and kisses one of the man-eaters on the nose.Holly Millea, Smithsonian, 29 June 2017
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Before their departure, encourage team members to scale back or even skip checking email if possible during the holidays.Michael Timmes, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Although Swift skipped the Kansas City Chiefs’ Christmas Day game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, the superstar has still been showing her support.Elizabeth Rosner, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
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“Skim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skim. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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