Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skived
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The stairs are lined with a cognac-colored carpet, trimmed in nautical rope.—
Annabelle Dufraigne,
Architectural Digest,
31 Dec. 2024 -
Hand-Painted Patterns and Metal Detailing Fine china that is hand-painted, features metal detailing, or trimmed with metals like gold or silver is not dishwasher-safe.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The net simply gets clipped onto the detector as needed.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
30 Dec. 2024
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The car moved across multiple lanes, clipped another vehicle, struck the outer retention wall then careened back across all lanes of traffic.—
Hope Karnopp,
Journal Sentinel,
15 Dec. 2024
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The 10-year yield jumped 13 basis points last week after the Federal Reserve pared down rate-cut projections, indicating only two more interest rate cuts lie ahead in 2025, down from four potential cuts that had been signaled in September.—
Jenni Reid,
CNBC,
23 Dec. 2024
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The two pared down their guest list to just 60 people.—
Christine Rousselle,
Fox News,
21 Dec. 2024
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Several botanic gardens, such as South Coast Botanic Gardens in Rolling Hills Estates and the Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens in San Marino, have tulip and bulb gardens — the Huntington plants them in its famous rose garden to create filler color after the roses are pruned.—
Jeanette Marantos,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Jan. 2025
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Prune As Needed Some vegetables won’t need to be pruned at all in indoor setups.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Southwest blamed rising fuel prices, which account for a significant portion of operating expenses, for its decision to cut back offerings.—
Marisa Elrick,
Baltimore Sun,
31 Mar. 2025
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Many other schools have cut back on graduate admissions.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
30 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The mom of one most notably cut her hair in January 2023, debuting a head-turning, blunt bob.—
Dayna Haffenden,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Nissan reversed an earlier decision to cut production at a Tennesee plant to one shift from two.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The low-cut dress nipped in at the waist to show off her curves and flared out into a dramatic train.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
6 Jan. 2025
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On Second Street, Jefferson nipped into John Sparhawk’s busy London Book-Store.—
Sara Georgini,
Smithsonian Magazine,
3 Jan. 2025
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“Skived.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skived. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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