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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
No, not just skimming their social media posts or eagerly listening to their charismatic speeches.
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Mark Travers, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Video and photography shared by the Citizen Times and social media users show muddy waters 25 feet above the river’s bank carrying empty cars and skimming the roof of salons, breweries, galleries, and other institutions on the district’s Depot Street and the nearby Riverside Drive.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 30 Sep. 2024
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Mark Travers, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Video and photography shared by the Citizen Times and social media users show muddy waters 25 feet above the river’s bank carrying empty cars and skimming the roof of salons, breweries, galleries, and other institutions on the district’s Depot Street and the nearby Riverside Drive.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 30 Sep. 2024
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That’s the penguins bouncing in the bouncy house.Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 21 Oct. 2024
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All this explains why bouncing fitfluencers are singing its praises, touting its ability to get their heart pumping and legs burning.Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 16 Oct. 2024
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Milwaukee had opened up a two-run lead in the seventh inning and appeared to be cruising thanks to back-to-back home runs from Jake Bauers and Sal Frelick.Homero De la Fuente, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
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One of the unique aspects of cruising is the social dynamic.David Nikel, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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Off their kiss in the season premiere, Jules and Mika kept right on kissing — and were spotted by Amelia.Charlie Mason, TVLine, 3 Oct. 2024
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The gymnast’s post began with a photo of her kissing Owens on the field during a recent game.Charna Flam, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
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Thanks to social media, our human brains are becoming more attuned to skipping things that don't instantly grab our attention.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Microsoft wants to hear from game developers who might be skipping Xbox or those already building games using the company’s developer tools.Tom Warren, The Verge, 2 Oct. 2024
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Existing hypersonic systems primarily rely on glide bodies, which are launched to high altitudes and speeds by rockets before gliding back down.Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
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Eye-catching new vessels, from luxury liners gliding through the Caribbean and Mediterranean to expedition ships exploring remote polar regions, offer something for nearly every type of traveler.David Nikel, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Skimming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skimming. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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