as in adjacent
having a border in common
the house hunters loved the property, but they were a bit leery of the skirting swamp
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as in edge
the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something
the skirting on the saddle was a slightly darker shade of leather
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as in bypassing
to avoid by going around
skirted the construction zone
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as in circumventing
to avoid having to comply with (something) especially through cleverness
the new bill would make it harder for companies to skirt environmental regulations
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as in adjoining
to be adjacent to
the commercial district skirts the river's edge
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as in bordering
to serve as a border for
the wooden fence that skirts the construction site
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Recent Examples of skirting
Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2023
Tookes wore a yellow dress with crystals flowing in one line down the bodice and pleated skirting.
—Allyson Portee, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 May 2022
In late August, Penner called out the conversative majority’s skirting of public meetings law to hire Smith as the latest example of them railroading the dissenting members.
—oregonlive, 2 Sep. 2021
Al Ali touch is his way of capturing details in the skirting portion of gowns.
—Allyson Portee, Forbes, 26 Jan. 2023
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With the fall of Bankman-Fried’s empire, all eyes turned to Binance, the stateless exchange with a reputation for rule-skirting.
—Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2023
Tookes wore a yellow dress with crystals flowing in one line down the bodice and pleated skirting.
—Allyson Portee, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 May 2022
In late August, Penner called out the conversative majority’s skirting of public meetings law to hire Smith as the latest example of them railroading the dissenting members.
—oregonlive, 2 Sep. 2021
Al Ali touch is his way of capturing details in the skirting portion of gowns.
—Allyson Portee, Forbes, 26 Jan. 2023
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The ancient mosque is adjacent to the tomb of the 12th century Muslim hero Saladin, and some believe the head of John the Baptist is buried inside the mosque.Hadeel Al-Shalchi, NPR, 13 Dec. 2024
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The 360-acre preserve adjacent to the LEC and Deltona Regional Library is home to a variety of wildlife, including Florida scrub jays and gopher tortoises, which are drawn to the low vegetation and sandy ridges of the scrub habitat.Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024
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Read More: See Photos from the Raging Franklin Fire in Malibu Much of the devastation occurred in Malibu, a community of about 10,000 people on the western edge of Los Angeles known for its stunning bluffs and Zuma Beach, which features in many Hollywood films.Christopher Weber, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
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Then use a thin metal spatula to loosen bars around the edges of the pan.Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2024
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To prevent others from easily circumventing you, include workarounds and variations of your invention as well as the most efficient way of manufacturing it.Stephen Key, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
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Most will be circumventing financial challenges by turning to deals and discounts.Gary Drenik, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
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Like Courvoisier’s adjoining visitor center, the stately home overlooks the Charente River, which is lined with trees.Joelle Diderich, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024
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Lizzy Caplan House Los Angeles The adjoining dining area.Mark David, Robb Report, 5 Dec. 2024
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Related Articles These Maryland football signees could make an instant impact in 2025 No. 7 Maryland women’s basketball improves to 9-0 with 87-52 win over Mount St. Mary’s Gillespie said perimeter defense was stressed as a key by the Maryland coaches.Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 5 Dec. 2024
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Their brilliance frequently masked the lack of shooting or the spotty perimeter defense.Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 5 Dec. 2024
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Using shower bars or shower seats, non-slip mats, avoiding rolling chairs and loose rugs, and wearing supportive footwear are all helpful.Mill Etienne, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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More than ever, travelers are worried about avoiding these stealthy, bloodsucking pests.Janet Loehrke, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 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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Aerin, $136 Presented in a blue marbleized pot and gold edging, this candle from Aerin is a crowdpleaser and able to elevate any home space.Emma Sandler, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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If your footwork repertoire involves pockets and micro edging, the La Sportiva Miura VS Climbing Shoe is among the best.The Editors, Outside Online, 1 Dec. 2024
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“Skirting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skirting. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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