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adjective

Definition of skirtingnext
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 How to pronounce skirting (audio)
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
1
as in bypassing
to avoid by going around skirted the construction zone

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2
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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3
as in adjoining
to be adjacent to the commercial district skirts the river's edge

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4
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
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 Here, too, Peña Nieto’s skirting of the rules with his Supreme Court picks set an unhealthy precedent for López Obrador to continue. — Shannon K. O'Neil, Foreign Affairs, 2 July 2018
Verb
Lucas said in a news release that the city needs to crack down on unlicensed businesses skirting city regulations that are too often connected to violence. — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 29 June 2026 If there’s a will to make money during the most globally significant event that only comes around twice a decade, then there’s a way to design marketing campaigns skirting the line of trademark infringement. — Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for skirting
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skirting
  1. adjacent
  2. edge
  3. bypassing
  4. circumventing
  5. adjoining
  6. bordering
  7. neighboring
  8. perimeter
Adjective
  • During her visit, Princess Kate was also told about the plans for a new building, adjacent to the existing site and which is set to open in the early 2030s.
    — Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026
  • However, elites’ DNA contained genetic similarities known as runs of homozygosity — adjacent genetic markers indicating common ancestry — and their genomes tended to be more homogenous than those of non-elites.
    — Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Definition of adjacent
Noun
  • The Detroit pizza features the style’s signature crown of crispy cheese around the edges, and a blanket of brick cheese.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • Both the scalloped edges and adorable blue gingham print made this a top pick for me.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2026
Definition of edge
Verb
  • The country was able to keep its oil business mostly afloat by bypassing the strait with pipelines that shipped oil to a port in Yanbu on the other side of the nation.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • Many stores now donate directly to food pantries, bypassing the food bank altogether.
    — John Lowrey, The Conversation, 6 July 2026
Definition of bypassing
Verb
  • Australia doubled the maximum penalty imposed on social media companies that fail to comply with the ban on under-16 users, as evidence grew that children are circumventing restrictions.
    — Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 30 June 2026
  • Another means of circumventing the protection of the real property company is through veil piercing using an alter ego theory.
    — Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of circumventing
Verb
  • Safa Muhammad lives in the townhomes adjoining the lot, and attended the open house with some neighbors.
    — Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2026
  • Several suites are in the mix, including a Palace Roof Suite with swoon-worthy scenery from its waterfront terrace and a Bosphorus Palace Suite that can connect to adjoining rooms to create a three-bedroom royal residence.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Definition of adjoining
Verb
  • Several streets bordering the venue are expected to be closed, according to permits Swift filed, the New York Times reported.
    — Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Earlier this month, the county Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a measure aimed at ensuring that the thousands of empty lots in unincorporated Altadena and Sunset Mesa, a small residential enclave bordering Pacific Palisades, are not left untended.
    — Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026
Definition of bordering
Adjective
  • The suspect got away via steps to a small street to the neighboring French town of Beausoleil, according to surveillance footage.
    — Philippe Magoni, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
  • The suspect crossed the border into France on foot, and was identified via video surveillance in Monaco and the neighboring French town of Beausoleil, Mirmand said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 June 2026
Definition of neighboring
Noun
  • Catalan Fire Service head of operations Eduard Martinez said the blaze had a perimeter of 25 miles and firefighters may not be able to bring it under control on Sunday, EFE said.
    — Elena Becatoros, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
  • The Waseca County Honor Guard carried the flag out of the fairgrounds hall, and with about 35 volunteers around its perimeter, the red, white and blue was fully unfurled in all its glory for the first time in decades.
    — Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
Definition of perimeter

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