SKIM Synonyms: 114 Similar and Opposite Words

skim

verb

ˈskim

Definition of skim

as in to flip

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 to flow

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

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as in to brush

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 to bounce

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

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as in to peek

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 skim This one, in particular, has a body-skimming fit that’s sleek enough to tuck into jeans or skirts, plus a nice ribbed design that camouflages bra lines. — Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 12 Oct. 2026 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 My advice is to skim the last third of the show and head outdoors to see one of the show’s finest copies. — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 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 See All Example Sentences for skim

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Caminero—the series’ lone long-ball-hitting behemoth—lasered a ball to third, which the Brewers’ David Hamilton snagged in the air and flipped to second for a double play to end the inning.

— Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026
Republicans hold a 33-23 advantage, and senior Democrats acknowledge flipping the six seats needed to seize control of the chamber is out of reach this year.

— Greg Bluestein, AJC.com, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of flip

Verb

From there, wine flowed as attendees tucked into filet mignon and sea bass while chatting across large burgundy floral centerpieces.

— Emily Tannenbaum, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2026
Some of the weapons from American manufacturers purchased during the Biden administration are still flowing to Ukraine, but many of those contracts have been fulfilled.

— Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of flow

Verb

Lightly brush the borders with the egg wash, avoiding the cut edges.

— Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman brushed off talk of a fading dynasty, saying the team is focused on building a roster that can contend in 2027.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of brush

Verb

Jackson Chourio and Bauers started the bottom half with singles and first baseman Jonathan Aranda allowed Contreras’ one-out foul pop to bounce out of his mitt near netting in front of the seats.

— Ronald Blum, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
The bouncing and dabbing motion will blend the product out without removing too much coverage.

— Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of bounce

Verb

After a brief safety lesson on navigating the course and its cables, participants can ride a zip line into the park, gliding 60 feet above the quarry floor at speeds exceeding 30 mph.

— Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Instead, look for a lip liner that glides on smoothly but has enough grip to keep color from migrating beyond the lip line.

— Sheryl George, Allure, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of glide

Verb

The apples of the cheeks should be touched with the a similar shade of bronze that may be kissing the eyelids, and layered under a fresh peach or tangerine, Schoen said.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026
But Shauf is less a mystery author than the proprietor of an intricate dollhouse, making his figurines fight and kiss in cross-sectioned rooms.

— Lily Goldberg, Pitchfork, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of kiss

Verb

Melting wafers, or chocolate melts, enable you to skip the tempering process.

— Candy Hom, AJC.com, 23 Oct. 2026
That feud went public during Jordan's 2016 stint on The Bachelorette, kicking off years of familial cold-shouldering and skipped family weddings.

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

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