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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
The black body-skimming number was mainly sheer—down to the full-length gloves—and was embellished with black paillettes at the neckline.
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Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2024
Its calf-skimming length and fuzzy exterior closely resemble the actress’ coat, and its wide lapels add a polished touch that’s easy to dress up or down.
—Averi Baudler, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
Compromised websites can steal your info via e-skimming and there is virtually no way to tell if.
—Chandra Steele, PCMAG, 27 Nov. 2024
The Parker Probe will use Venus as a gravity assist today, skimming past the planet's surface at a distance of 233 miles and slingshotting away toward the sun.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2024
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Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2024
Its calf-skimming length and fuzzy exterior closely resemble the actress’ coat, and its wide lapels add a polished touch that’s easy to dress up or down.
—Averi Baudler, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
Compromised websites can steal your info via e-skimming and there is virtually no way to tell if.
—Chandra Steele, PCMAG, 27 Nov. 2024
The Parker Probe will use Venus as a gravity assist today, skimming past the planet's surface at a distance of 233 miles and slingshotting away toward the sun.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2024
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Related Stories Today’s brands must establish longer-term relationships with suppliers—instead of bouncing from supplier to supplier to save pennies—to support decarbonization efforts in any significant way.Lewis Perkins, Sourcing Journal, 8 Jan. 2025
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When Andrew Bird steps into the editing booth, he’s used to collaborating with and bouncing ideas off of a director.Matt Minton, Variety, 6 Jan. 2025
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After ten days of cruising Antarctic waters, dodging icebergs, and spotting elephant seals, the cruise’s 140 passengers could toss their Dramamine, catch a plane from the gravel runway at Frei Station research base, and fly straight back to Chile.Blair Braverman, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Dec. 2024
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Starting at $203,000, the Sportster 25 Surf is the company’s newest, smallest, and sportiest boat, engineered for wake-surfers skilled enough to bob behind a boat cruising at 11 miles per hour.Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
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The accusations include inappropriate touching and forcibly kissing an intern.Steve Bittenbender | The Center Square contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 23 Dec. 2024
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The compilation video included clips of the couple dancing around a living room as laser lights bounced off the ceiling, Payne playfully dragging Cassidy around by her feet, the couple posing together at Disneyland, eating pizza in a kitchen, sledding on a snowy hill and kissing at a restaurant.Escher Walcott, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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One issue that is rarely mentioned involves the potential harsh blowback that heavy drinkers might experience when suddenly skipping alcohol for a full month.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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Evaluate which rooms need the most regular attention (skipping the places that aren't normally seen, like the guest room), and map out which cleaning tasks can be completed on a weekly or monthly basis.Linley Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Jan. 2025
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However, my favorite combo is baggy jeans and the pointed-toe flats peeking out from underneath.Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 19 Dec. 2024
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His outfit consisted of a pair of teal drawstring shorts teamed with Calvin Klein underwear, the red waistband peeking out.Michelle Lee, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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The area is bustling with locals and tourists strolling the waterfront, shopping, dining, and snapping photos of cruise ships gliding in and out of the area.Tomeka Jones, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2024
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The production pushes his performance even further, as director Browning follows Dracula’s gliding, subtly batlike gait and lights his bulging stare to make the whites of his eyes gleam.Celia Mattison, Vulture, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Skimming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skimming. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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