SKIMMING Synonyms: 115 Similar and Opposite Words

skimming

verb

Definition of skimming

present participle of skim

as in flipping

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 flowing

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

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as in brushing

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 bouncing

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

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as in glancing

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 skimming Her body-skimming black gown with its waistcoat bodice from Patrick McDowell’s fall 2026 collection and Bulgari diamonds added that glamorous edge. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2026 With a sky-skimming infinity pool, the longest in Palma, that brings the Balearic sea right up to the feet of the Balinese sunbeds, El Llorenç’s rooftop is glorious. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 Earlier test flights ventured no farther than the Indian Ocean halfway around the world, often crashing in flames and briefly skimming space. — Arkansas Online, 29 Sep. 2026 The earlier test flights ventured no farther than the Indian Ocean halfway around the world, often crashing in flames and briefly skimming space. — Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026 Then the foils lifted free, and the ship took to the sky, gliding low over the water like a pelican skimming the waves. — Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 23 Sep. 2026 Meanwhile, those with a more feminine sensibility will find more versatility in a streamlined waist-skimming cut. — Alison Syrett Cleary, InStyle, 18 Sep. 2026 The comedian paired the sleek heels with the Shani Shemer Nola Maxi Dress, a smooth black slipdress with thin spaghetti straps and a floor-length, body-skimming silhouette. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026 The shin-skimming silhouette offers great coverage for formal events, while the pleats hide pesky lines. — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2026

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Advertisement Here’s what experts think could be behind the apparent shift in voters’ sentiments—and how real the chance of the governorship flipping really is.

— Chantelle Lee, Time, 6 Oct. 2026
With the genre’s scarcity on the charts in 2026 — so far, Drake is the only rapper to notch a top 10 hit on the Hot 100 this year as a lead artist — flipping a once-big hit might seem like an easy remedy.

— Michael Saponara, Billboard, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of flipping

Verb

The cash is flowing to candidates, super PACs and industry groups aiming to shape policy fights in Washington.

— Luke Fountain, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
Olivia Rodrigo originally planned to hit the stage at her inaugural Daisy Chain Fields festival in August in an iconic floor-length, flowing white gown.

— Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of flowing

Verb

The surface of the water acts exactly like a mirror, bouncing incoming sunlight at an angle away from the sun.

— Phil Plait, Scientific American, 2 Oct. 2026
Klein not only wrote the score but co-wrote some of the songs and supervised others, bouncing ideas back and forth with Anders and Rachtman.

— Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of bouncing

Verb

His designs echo a rich historical period, but in a glancing way.

— Miles Socha, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
Then came a quieter reaction—people shifting in their seats, glancing at one another, going still in a way that had nothing to do with boredom.

— Julian De Freitas, Harvard Business Review, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of glancing

Verb

The British yard, which revealed its first catamaran at the Cannes Yachting Festival in early September, today unveiled a new flagship sailing superyacht that combines elegant design and meticulous craftsmanship with bluewater cruising capability.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2026
After a dismal outing on Sunday, the Indiana Fever got their spark back on Tuesday, cruising to a 96–77 win over the league-best Minnesota Lynx in their final game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse of the regular season.

— Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of cruising

Verb

That’s because the acting Oscar races are really more akin to a political campaign that involves millions of dollars, months of meet-and-greets and kissing metaphorical babies, and dozens of screenings and press appearances.

— Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 2 Oct. 2026
They were photographed holding hands and kissing during the trip.

— Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of kissing

Verb

The cost of the line-skipping feature Lightning Lane, which can fluctuate based on crowding levels, now has a top price of $38, an increase of $1.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
Red flags are about conduct, not decor Warning signs include skipping the medical-history review, pressuring you to purchase treatment immediately, or refusing to name the device and the person who will operate it.

— Malana VanTyler, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026