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
One issue that is rarely mentioned involves the potential harsh blowback that heavy drinkers might experience when suddenly skipping alcohol for a full month.
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Lance Eliot, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
The crawl from one to the other matters as much as the enlightenment itself—skipping the charnel grounds isn’t an option.
—Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 2 Jan. 2025
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
For example many high achievers are guilty of repeatedly skipping winter which is a setup for burnout.
—Amanda Miller Littlejohn, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
But there was a level where the script was skipping the early years.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 28 Dec. 2024
The Next Generation The Kardashian-Jenners decided to go back to basics in 2015 after skipping a 2014 card and riding out a tumultuous year.
—Kate Hogan, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
Competing and improving were the promises sold to players as the story of the takeover began; amid difficulty and uncertainty, winning a first domestic trophy for 70 years would be like skipping to the final page.
—George Caulkin, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
However, medical experts recommend against skipping doses of these drugs.
—Bruce Gil, Quartz, 19 Dec. 2024
Lance Eliot, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
The crawl from one to the other matters as much as the enlightenment itself—skipping the charnel grounds isn’t an option.
—Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 2 Jan. 2025
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
For example many high achievers are guilty of repeatedly skipping winter which is a setup for burnout.
—Amanda Miller Littlejohn, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
But there was a level where the script was skipping the early years.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 28 Dec. 2024
The Next Generation The Kardashian-Jenners decided to go back to basics in 2015 after skipping a 2014 card and riding out a tumultuous year.
—Kate Hogan, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
Competing and improving were the promises sold to players as the story of the takeover began; amid difficulty and uncertainty, winning a first domestic trophy for 70 years would be like skipping to the final page.
—George Caulkin, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
However, medical experts recommend against skipping doses of these drugs.
—Bruce Gil, Quartz, 19 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skipping
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Keegan Murray is considered questionable after missing the past two games with left ankle inflammation.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacramento Bee,
5 Jan. 2025
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In 2024, already missing Miles, Notre Dame lost forward Kylee Watson to an ACL tear during the ACC tournament.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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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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At just 10 years old, Owen didn't hesitate to join his father, bounding onto the track and climbing onto the car's roof.—
Alex Harrington,
Newsweek,
27 Dec. 2024
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At just 10 years old, Owen didn't hesitate to join his father, bounding onto the track and climbing onto the car's roof.—
Alex Harrington,
Newsweek,
27 Dec. 2024
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See video … WATCH RAYMOND ARROYO – Biden rewarded murderers while ignoring the innocent and their families.—
Fox News,
Fox News,
24 Dec. 2024
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But should investors really be ignoring small caps in 2025?—
Bret Kenwell,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Skipping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skipping. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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