SKIMMING Synonyms: 115 Similar and Opposite Words

skimming

verb

present participle of skim

as in flipping

to turn over pages in an idle or cursory manner I'll just skim through a few styling magazines and see if something interesting catches my eye

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as in flowing

to move or proceed smoothly and readily a lone hang glider skimming along just above the treetops

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as in brushing

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 bouncing

to strike and fly off at an angle the rock just skimmed the surface of the water

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as in glancing

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 skimming The layering of these two long, ankle-skimming pieces creates a boho vibe that fits perfectly with the actor’s free-spirited aesthetic. —

Ana Serrano, Glamour, 10 Mar. 2026 Bavishi suggested popping a can of coconut milk in the fridge, letting the cream solidify on top, and skimming that off to use as a low-moisture replacement for the evaporated coconut milk. —

Beth Kracklauer, Outside, 27 Feb. 2026 Recently, Beyoncé debuted a bouncy, jaw-skimming blonde bob that promptly sent the internet into a tizzy. —

Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 26 Feb. 2026 Freddie was the link to a militia group that had been skimming money from the state to buy weapons. —

Oline H. Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for skimming

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After flipping two seats in a state legislature special election last week, Democrats in the Sunshine State are looking to build on that momentum and gain an edge on the GOP with voter registration.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 1 Apr. 2026
The case that almost wasn’t A March 2023 Cal-OSHA investigation found that the employer bypassed a safety device, making flipping the potentially deadly switch easier.

— Joe Rubin, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026