skim off

verb

skimmed off; skimming off; skims off
1
: to remove a layer of (something) from the surface of a liquid
She skimmed the cream off the milk.
2
: to take (something valuable) for oneself out of something else
He skimmed off some of the profits.

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Simmer the soup for about 3 hours more, checking every half hour to skim off any impurities and adding water as needed (see Note), until the broth turns cloudy and the meat on the oxtails is tender and slightly falling off the bone. — Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026 Bring to a boil, skimming off any foam that forms on the surface. — Jo Ann Liguori, Flow Space, 12 Oct. 2026 Add the pork ribs and skim off any foam that rises to the surface. — Patricia Kaowthumrong, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2026 To remove these, place the sprouts in a shallow dish of water and gently stir to release the hulls, which will float and can be drained or skimmed off. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for skim off

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“Skim off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skim%20off. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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