SKIPS Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

skips 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of skip

as in hops

to move with a light springing step children skipping along the woodland path

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as in misses

to fail to attend the day was so nice that we decided to skip class and go to the beach

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as in bounces

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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skips

2 of 2

noun

plural of skip

as in commanders

a person in overall command of a ship the skip's barking orders again

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Recent Examples of skips

Verb

Now, one of the most interesting alternatives skips your hands altogether. — Jesse Watson , Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2026 Stuczynski, from New York, says their household skips buying the latest iPhone or a new TV in order to keep their budget manageable. — Linley Sanders, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2026 The central bank skips an August meeting as the Kansas City Fed hosts its annual symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026 Winning skips the usual qualifying process entirely, which is part of why the races draw such focus. — Jill Barth, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 The Kremlin is also likely to make sure that the mobilization effort largely skips over the capital and other large cities, and instead focuses on poorer areas. — Alexander Gabuev, Foreign Affairs, 31 July 2026 Instead, this version skips the herbs entirely and leans on lemon and almonds for flavor and ricotta cheese for body. — Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 July 2026 The wrong provider skips the workup, misses underlying causes and writes prescriptions without proper follow-up bloodwork. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 29 July 2026 While these benefits are valid, marketing often skips the uncomfortable truth that these devices can reach speeds where one mistake can be life-changing. — J. Todd R. Lawrence, STAT, 27 July 2026

Noun

The knob controls volume and can be clicked to pause and resume content (double- or triple-clicking skips and reverses songs, respectively). — Brad Bourque, The Verge, 23 June 2026 And the fact that her records are all bangers and no skips helps. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 22 June 2026 Most of the tour’s SoCal appearances have had two opening acts, Lucinda Williams and the John Doe Folk Trio, and there are no skips in that triple-bill. — Chris Willman, Variety, 21 June 2026 The remarkable iron shot from the right side of the fairway with two skips into the hole — his final hole of the 2026 RBC Heritage — assured him a tie for eighth place and massive $550,000 payday. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2026 Laden with skips, the landing craft goes back and forth to Girvan for several days. — Matt Slater, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026 But my Number One choice is mainly because this album deserves no skips. — Rolling Stone, 29 Dec. 2025 Despite a couple of funky skips, the album is fueled by the hunger of an artist who really wants the pop life again, perking up electro-scuzz and arena rock with new wave that gleams like glitter. — Pitchfork, 4 Dec. 2025 Might be the same WiFi issue, but CarPlay constantly disconnects and music often times has micro skips. — PC Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for skips

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Once the key ingredient in beer, hops, is used in brewing, the plant’s stems and leaves are left over.

— Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 10 Aug. 2026
In one particularly zany scene that was teased to the public, Hart (OK, his stuntman) hops on a pink stretch limo zooming around the Brickell area.

— Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026

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But that misses the delight Arzner took in her stars and in the backlot drama of the studios.

— Anne E. Fernald, Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2026
Big misses in the recent Michigan and Wisconsin Democratic primaries left some proclaiming (again) that no one should trust the polls.

— Henry Olsen, Washington Post, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of misses

Noun

Sources told the Wall Street Journal Arab intelligence detected preparations for a wider war, including the deployment of Iranian commanders, weapons, and intelligence to regional militias aligned with the regime.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 17 Aug. 2026
Israel said its strikes in southern Lebanon, which killed at least 11 people, targeted two Hezbollah commanders.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of commanders

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With the sprightly energy of a schoolboy, Jean-Paul Doron bounds into an empty creek, his red suede shoes scraping pale rocks.

— Dominique Soguel, Christian Science Monitor, 14 Aug. 2026
Over a century later, the Himalayan blackberry has spread far beyond the modest backyard bounds its importers envisioned, opting instead to take over indiscriminately and displace the native trailing blackberry (Rubus ursinus) in the process.

— The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 25 June 2026

Definition of bounds

Noun

Nearby, the Maritime Museum, housed in the 18th-century Grgurina Palace, tells the story of the captains and sailors who carried Kotor’s influence far beyond the bay, but save it for another visit if the afternoon is slipping away.

— Jonathan Wiggin, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Aug. 2026
The extended player-exclusive talks followed a meeting that included CEO Scott O’Neil, the LIV Golf executive suite and the league’s team captains.

— Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of captains

Noun

The American League and National League teams will be managed by John Schneider and Dave Roberts, respectively, the skippers of last year’s World Series clubs.

— Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 5 July 2026
Ludwig says many breakfast skippers end up overeating at night.

— Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 13 May 2026