SKIRTING Synonyms: 227 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of skirting

as in adjacent

having a border in common the house hunters loved the property, but they were a bit leery of the skirting swamp

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skirting

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noun

ˈskər-tiŋ

as in edge

the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something the skirting on the saddle was a slightly darker shade of leather

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skirting

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verb

present participle of skirt

as in bypassing

to avoid by going around skirted the construction zone

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as in circumventing

to avoid having to comply with (something) especially through cleverness the new bill would make it harder for companies to skirt environmental regulations

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as in adjoining

to be adjacent to the commercial district skirts the river's edge

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as in bordering

to serve as a border for the wooden fence that skirts the construction site

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Recent Examples of skirting

Noun

Architectural Details From cornices to skirting boards, architectural features are part of the foundation of English style. — Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2025 And Jennifer Lopez's high tea ensemble was all down to exaggerated skirting and equally eye-catching alabaster blooms. — Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2023

Verb

The new route would extend farther inland through Ashland and Iron counties, crossing Iron County Forest and skirting Copper Falls State Park. — Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 10 Sep. 2026 Hurricane Lowell is skirting western Hawaii, bringing damaging winds, heavy rain and punishing waves, the National Hurricane Center said. — Brian Dakss, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for skirting

Recent Examples of Synonyms for skirting

Adjective

Raman’s office didn’t comment on that assertion, but Stahl said that the Bureau of Street Services isn’t funded to repair damaged sidewalks, and the responsibility falls to the adjacent property owners.

— Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026
There's one accessible suite with an entry ramp, adjacent parking, and an en suite bathroom with a shower handrail.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of adjacent

Verb

The lawsuit marks the latest crackdown under the Better Online Ticket Sales Act, also known as the BOTS Act, which bans scalpers from circumventing ticket limits with technology.

— Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2026
Following the Civil War and Reconstruction, prisons were a way of circumventing the 13th Amendment, which abolished slavery.

— Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of circumventing

Verb

Cocktails are served at Drink Kong, the sexy, high-concept cocktail bar—its second location in the city—adjoining the property.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
Undeterred, the three friends bought the hotel and adjoining property for $3 million and have since spent over $10 million on renovations and redesign.

— Madeleine Kashkooli, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of adjoining

Verb

The name of the restaurant refers to the enormous river/estuary bordering Argentina.

— Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026
The Health Ministry has recorded two cases, including one death, in Nord-Ubangi province, bordering the Central African Republic.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of bordering

Adjective

Built on a porous metal-organic framework (MOF-808), the material pairs copper atoms directly with neighboring sodium promoters.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 2026
Meanwhile, in the neighboring Dominican Republic, at least 30 communities have been cut off by rains, and more than 100 homes are flooded, according to the country’s Emergency Operations Center.

— ABC News, ABC News, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of neighboring

Noun

The southern tip of East Potomac Park, known as Hains Point, is beloved by cyclists, runners, picnickers and birders for its waterfront views, cherry trees and Ohio Drive, the scenic three-mile loop around its perimeter.

— Rachel Treisman, NPR, 23 Oct. 2026
Next, save 33% on the Tapo MagCam 2K+ (C425) Outdoor Security Camera, securing your perimeter with 100% wire-free magnetic installation and 300-day battery life.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 22 Oct. 2026

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