1
as in hopping
to move with a light springing step
children skipping along the woodland path
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2
as in missing
to fail to attend
the day was so nice that we decided to skip class and go to the beach
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3
as in bouncing
to strike and fly off at an angle
the soap slipped out of my hand and went skipping across the bathroom floor
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Recent Examples of skipping
On the flip side, neglecting physical health—like skipping exercise or eating poorly—can cloud your mind and leave you feeling emotionally drained.
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Cindy Chia, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Max Fried and the New York Yankees agreed to a eight-year $218 million contract on Tuesday night, completely skipping the bidding war stage that was expected to take place between the Yankees and the Red Sox over the next few days.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
After skipping 2024, a version of it will return in 2025 — with some significant changes.
—Tom Brueggemann, IndieWire, 10 Dec. 2024
Here and there, fans will find a few connecting references that most people should have no trouble skipping over.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 9 Dec. 2024
Sheridan is part of the growing number of Americans who are skipping the tradition of going home for the holidays in place of something that better aligns with their values.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
Lead absorption is higher after a fast of three hours or more, and skipping breakfast may contribute to higher blood lead levels in children.
—Katarzyna Kordas, Discover Magazine, 7 Dec. 2024
The pontiff will travel to the French Mediterranean island of Corsica on December 15, just days after the reopening, but is skipping a visit to the capital.
—Christian Edwards, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
So for parts of your face that are already parched, both derms suggest skipping retinol, acne-fighters, and exfoliants.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 4 Dec. 2024
Cindy Chia, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Max Fried and the New York Yankees agreed to a eight-year $218 million contract on Tuesday night, completely skipping the bidding war stage that was expected to take place between the Yankees and the Red Sox over the next few days.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
After skipping 2024, a version of it will return in 2025 — with some significant changes.
—Tom Brueggemann, IndieWire, 10 Dec. 2024
Here and there, fans will find a few connecting references that most people should have no trouble skipping over.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 9 Dec. 2024
Sheridan is part of the growing number of Americans who are skipping the tradition of going home for the holidays in place of something that better aligns with their values.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
Lead absorption is higher after a fast of three hours or more, and skipping breakfast may contribute to higher blood lead levels in children.
—Katarzyna Kordas, Discover Magazine, 7 Dec. 2024
The pontiff will travel to the French Mediterranean island of Corsica on December 15, just days after the reopening, but is skipping a visit to the capital.
—Christian Edwards, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
So for parts of your face that are already parched, both derms suggest skipping retinol, acne-fighters, and exfoliants.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 4 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skipping
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Thousands more Palestinians have gone missing during the war and much of Gaza has been destroyed.Samy Magdy and Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Similar to point three, there is nothing more deflating to a company’s share price momentum than missing company guidance or analyst estimates.Cody Slach, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The event is pageantry and patriotism with a revelry of cadets and midshipmen bouncing and cheering for their branch.Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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This set schedule keeps everyone bouncing to different activities so that the whole experience does not feel repetitive or overbooked.Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 30 Nov. 2024
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Kimmy towels off, changes into shorts and a long-sleeve shirt, and before long is bounding into the thickets on the south side of the lake, following an overgrown trail.Kate Siber, Outside Online, 24 Sep. 2024
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Kimmy towels off, changes into shorts and a long-sleeve shirt, and before long is bounding into the thickets on the south side of the lake, following an overgrown trail.Kate Siber, Outside Online, 24 Sep. 2024
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Instead of pushing down and ignoring, actively look at everything in your life — good and bad.Corrin Gani, Austin American-Statesman, 11 Dec. 2024
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Kroger breached the merger agreement by refusing to divest assets necessary for antitrust approval, ignoring feedback from regulators, rejecting divesture buyers and failing to cooperate with Albertsons, the company claims.Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Skipping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skipping. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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