How to Use ski in a Sentence

ski

1 of 2 noun
  • Hike or ski in groups of three or more.
    — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 11 Mar. 2026
  • But don’t break your skis out just yet.
    — Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 14 Oct. 2025
  • There are scenic pull-offs, trails and even a small ski area.
    — Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 19 Mar. 2026
  • Embrace the snow and take a ski trip.
    — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 3 Mar. 2026
  • My goal is not to just be a ski racer.
    — Sean Gregory, Time, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Or a ski trip when the weather cools down.
    — Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 9 Sep. 2025
  • That ski trip led you back to skating, right?
    — Alex Morris, Rolling Stone, 7 Mar. 2026
  • The local ski area is just down the road, too.
    — Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 21 Jan. 2026
  • Looking to sell or buy a boat or maybe a jet ski?
    — Lisa Meadows, CBS News, 24 June 2026
  • Here’s what four local ski builders are up to.
    — Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 9 Jan. 2026
  • There, my kids strapped on skis for the very first time and took lessons.
    — Essence, 20 Oct. 2025
  • What that means is Spenser skis about a gate ahead of her.
    — ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
  • And that there was a whole team of wax techs behind the skis.
    — Outside Online, 7 Jan. 2026
  • So go out and chase those last few great ski days of the season.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026
  • Cold, clean air bit into our lungs as our skis chomped the snow.
    — Ed Kressy, Washington Post, 27 Apr. 2023
  • The ski bug had never left Vonn.
    — Sean Gregory, Time, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Parker Posey, get your ski suit ready.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2025
  • On the slopes, there's room to spread out, carve wide turns, and ski at your own place.
    — Alex Schechter, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Both ski areas sent out photos of their snowy slopes.
    — John Meyer, Denver Post, 17 Sep. 2025
  • His body was recovered by a jet ski.
    — Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Dress in layers like a good ski bum and enjoy the sun.
    — Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
  • Skiing aside, après-ski is just as much a moment.
    — Mecca Pryor, Essence, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Her father ran a working-class ski school.
    — Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026
  • Part of its charm lies in the fact that it can only be reached on foot or on skis.
    — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
  • The on-site ski valet provides rentals, as well as ski storage.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026
  • Schmidt says in the video, pointing to the skis sticking out of the snow.
    — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 26 Feb. 2026
  • Then Shiffrin pushed out of the starting gate, and her skis hit the slush.
    — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
  • The Whistler Blackcomb ski area is a five-minute drive.
    — The Week Us, TheWeek, 6 Apr. 2026
  • Alpine, cross-country, freestyle and ski jumping.
    — Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Only the tip of one ski was visible when he was found.
    — Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 14 Mar. 2026

ski

2 of 2 verb
  • I have skied that mountain before.
  • But what if her purpose is to ski?
    — Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 18 Dec. 2025
  • His goal was to ski every black run.
    — Erica Firpo, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Those runs require steep climbs to ski.
    — John Meyer, Denver Post, 26 Feb. 2026
  • Vonn stood up after the crash and skied down the hill.
    — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026
  • Here’s how to ski Chamonix like a pro.
    — Sierra Shafer, Outside, 29 Aug. 2025
  • Four times Shiffrin skied to the soundtrack.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
  • This is a great gift for those who ski, snowboard, or love a snow day.
    — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 22 Oct. 2025
  • My focus had to be on skiing free.
    — Gus Schumacher, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Her father skied alongside her in a suit.
    — Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 31 Dec. 2025
  • Shiffrin skied as many as eight runs that afternoon.
    — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
  • The Alps have always been one of the more elite places to ski.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 29 Feb. 2024
  • Their children learned to ski here and now bring their children.
    — Mike Bianchi, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2022
  • How many people are skiing right now?
    — Outside Online, 28 Jan. 2026
  • Head to the mountain your pals are skiing and camp out in a great spot.
    — Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
  • Our captain told freshmen to drink a case of beer and go ski off cliffs.
    — Rachel Kushner, Harper’s Magazine , 16 Mar. 2022
  • Her friends will sometimes go skiing, too.
    — Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2026
  • Try to ski with a friend, who might distract me with a story or a joke.
    — Frederick Dreier, Outside, 9 Jan. 2026
  • The practice isn’t unique to skiing.
    — Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
  • Those who did not ski gathered at the bottom of the hill to cheer the group on.
    — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 19 Dec. 2025
  • The book is less about the best places for skiing than about the places to best be seen skiing.
    — David G. Allan Feb 15, CNN Money, 15 Feb. 2026
  • The queen of downhill skiing is well and truly back.
    — CBS News, 12 Dec. 2025
  • In fact, Damari has never even been skiing.
    — Michael Abeyta, CBS News, 1 Mar. 2026
  • And since no one wants to ski on ice or slush, artificial snow will be used.
    — Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Hotel staff are warm, friendly, and know a thing or two about skiing.
    — Sophie Knight, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Türkiye’s night golf is better golf than night skiing is skiing.
    — Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2024
  • Take that above story and replace skiing with golf.
    — Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 18 June 2026
  • Brave souls who come in winter can snowshoe or cross-country ski the park's trails.
    — Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 1 June 2026
  • On the stand, Gwyneth recalled how her father was the one to teach her how to ski.
    — Julie Tremaine, Peoplemag, 29 Mar. 2023
  • Both loved the outdoors, from skiing to camping.
    — Sarah Jones, People.com, 18 Aug. 2025

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