skipping

verb

present participle of skip
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 The cost of skipping the verification step is already on the record. — Lars Daniel, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026 Consistency in eating regular meals and snacks is important for stable energy and blood sugar levels, as skipping meals can lead to spikes and crashes. — Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 12 Aug. 2026 Even families who want their children vaccinated can end up skipping their kids’ shots, simply because a third appointment is harder to reach than a first. — Jake Scott, The Conversation, 12 Aug. 2026 That might mean picking a destination closer to home, trimming a few stops off the itinerary, or skipping the driving altogether. — Sara Hansen, Denver Post, 11 Aug. 2026 Among parents who reported skipping or delaying their children’s vaccines, 45% came from that malleable middle. — Katrine Wallace, STAT, 11 Aug. 2026 Brook actually recommends skipping volumizing sprays—which can make dense hair feel bulky—and instead smoothing a lightweight oil like Biolage All-In-One Multi-Benefit Oil through the lengths for shine and frizz control. — Marci Robin, Allure, 6 Aug. 2026 This year, many travelers are skipping the country’s popular beach destinations in favor of places where their vacation budgets can stretch further. — Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026 Political scientists say such voters don’t always act as rational strategists, often skipping the race or relying on simple cues like gender, incumbency or local ties rather than ideological moderation. — Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skipping
  1. hopping
  2. missing
  3. bouncing
  4. bounding
  5. ignoring
Verb
  • Pets have been crawling, slithering, and hopping through classrooms across the United States for years.
    — Medara Udoekong, Christian Science Monitor, 8 Aug. 2026
  • For many, discovering quaint antique shops is the impetus for hopping in the car and taking a leisurely drive.
    — Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of hopping
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  • Ordinarily, the subtle tilt in the moon's orbit causes its shadow to pass just below, or above our planet, missing it entirely.
    — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 9 Aug. 2026
  • In between, Nelson was fired after less than one season in New York in 1995-96, then coached in Dallas for eight seasons, missing 21 games with the Mavericks starting in December 2000 to recuperate from prostate cancer surgery.
    — John Raby, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of missing
Verb
  • Burnley have become something of a yo-yo club over the past five years, bouncing between the top two divisions with two promotions and three relegations.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Alex Vesia relieved Diaz, but Chourio scored on a bouncing single by Bauers, a Huntington Beach native.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of bouncing
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  • Perhaps most importantly, the brothers had an indisputable chemistry, both in the studio and bounding around racks of equipment on stage.
    — Will Pritchard, Pitchfork, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Unlike more overtly depressive takes on this role, Bos’ Hamlet is impetuous and sardonic, often bounding up three stairs in a single step and unspooling his words, words, words as if his mouth can’t keep up with his restless mind.
    — Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
Definition of bounding
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  • Jolly countered that Donalds is ignoring pressing economic issues.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Driving fatigue is very real, thanks to so many Mad Maxes riding bumpers or blowing through red lights or completely ignoring the speed limit.
    — Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of ignoring

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