SKIMS Synonyms: 114 Similar and Opposite Words

skims

verb

present tense third-person singular of skim

as in flips

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 flows

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

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as in brushes

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 bounces

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

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as in peeks

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 skims After that, visitors file out and gain even more virtual altitude, boarding a dirigible that skims an ancient version of the skyline. — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 1 Oct. 2026 The shape skims one’s physique rather than hugging it, creating the kind of movement that made flapper dresses perfect for dancing. — Corinne Pierre-Louis, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2026 Instead, the dress flows from the shoulders and loosely skims the body. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2026 Winner of the Best Actress prize at Sarajevo after premiering in the Berlinale’s Perspectives section, the film has a bleak, unflinching gaze that sometimes skims the edges of shock-value miserablism. — Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 30 Aug. 2026 Its effortlessly drapey silhouette skims the body without clinging, while the high neckline lends a polished, sophisticated touch that’s easy to dress up or down. — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2026 Made from a smooth, lightweight material that skims the body without clinging, this set strikes the right balance between fitted and baggy. — Jill Layton, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026 Someone pulls a trend report, watches a handful of viral videos, skims a research deck, maybe sits in on one focus group, and from that thin base builds a campaign meant to represent an entire community. — Sonia Thompson, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 That’s because a white tank that skims your body just right will become your new favorite going out, work (especially if worn under a blazer), brunch, and even workout top. — Emma Greene, InStyle, 26 June 2026

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If just one council member flips, the project will be revived.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 20 Sep. 2026
By putting the spa before the staterooms, this design flips the superyacht script from conspicuous consumption to conscious longevity.

— Chrissie McClatchie, Robb Report, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of flips

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Luserna stone, used for flooring, terraces, and the pool deck, flows seamlessly into the interior as well, laid in large bush-hammered and brushed slabs.

— Elena Dallorso, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026
That is despite the bank expecting Brent crude to stabilize at approximately $80 per barrel as recent crude flows through the Strait of Hormuz gradually normalize.

— Matthew Tan, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of flows

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There is humiliation here, claustrophobia, physical vulnerability and an intimacy that occasionally brushes against the erotic.

— Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026
Lavrov brushes off German diplomat Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov was dismissive after the meeting in New York, which was held at German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul’s request.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of brushes

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Its nonslip handle has an ergonomic shape to get a comfortable grip, and the blade glides smoothly to peel away the skin without removing the best parts of the fruit underneath it.

— Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2026
Ma wanted to call me Lili, music that glides off the back of your teeth.

— Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of glides

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That record runs the gamut from straight-ahead, anthemic ragers to more tongue-in-cheek ruminations on life’s bumps and skips.

— Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 2026
The narrative skips back and forth in time, among these relationships and other failed dating attempts.

— Laura Kipnis, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2026