SKIM Synonyms: 114 Similar and Opposite Words

skim

verb

ˈskim

Definition of skim

as in to flip

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 to flow

to move or proceed smoothly and readily a lone hang glider skimming along just above the treetops

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as in to brush

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 to bounce

to strike and fly off at an angle the rock just skimmed the surface of the water

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as in to peek

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 skim This feature gives the Sora 70 a notable advantage over the Dreame Z1 Pro, which doesn't skim the surface. — John Mihaly, PC Magazine, 17 Aug. 2026 The ankle-skimming cut is inherently petite-friendly, and the forgiving elastic waistband handles long-haul flights and indulgent vacation meals with ease. — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 2026 The actor arrived in a regal sky blue high-neck top with a long cascading train and clashing red lining — custom designed by Prabal Gurung — offset with a casual pair of low slung, non-maternity jeans by La Ligne that skimmed just under her bump. — Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026 The agency and law enforcement partners have noticed an increase in skimming activity in the past two years. — Laura Geller, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for skim

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Wyndham Clark picked up his third win of 2026 on Sunday after flipping a switch down the stretch at the BMW Championship and fending off Rory McIlroy.

— Mark Harris OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026
Electric returners can flip the field and change the trajectory of a game in one play.

— Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of flip

Verb

Her looks are characterized by a natural, relaxed elegance, featuring flowing dresses, lightweight fabrics, and details reminiscent of 1970s fashion.

— Laura Tortora, Glamour, 22 Aug. 2026
Up in the directors’ box, sporting director Andrea Berta wore an inscrutable expression as the game flowed.

— Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of flow

Verb

If additional hold is needed, Marjan recommends spraying Paul Mitchell Firm Hold Super Clean Extra Hairspray on the roots and brushing back before wrapping a second elastic around everything.

— Marci Robin, Allure, 21 Aug. 2026
As for the trade talk, Vea brushed it aside as part of the business.

— Rick Stroud, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of brush

Verb

That mattered because Baz, while facing Caminero, bounced a pitch, allowing Diaz to race home.

— Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026
But Dorsey’s Jesus Jimenez blocks the punt and Henry Badge picks up the bouncing ball in the end zone with no time left for a 19-14 win.

— Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of bounce

Verb

Trees blow in the breeze, birds chirp, and the dappled sunlight kisses our skin as six of us observe the chef and snap photos during our outdoor mayonnaise-making class.

— Lauren David, Travel + Leisure, 22 Aug. 2026
Watts went first, posting a snapshot of McCollough kissing his head to Instagram.

— Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of kiss

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More than 20 players skipped football practice at Contreras in downtown Los Angeles.

— Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2026
The coaching app Runna found that 80% of its users adapt or skip their runs because of hot weather; in America’s Sun Belt, that figure rises to 92%.

— Nadia Neophytou, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of skip

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