SKIMMING Synonyms: 115 Similar and Opposite Words

skimming

verb

Definition of skimming

present participle of skim

as in flipping

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 flowing

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

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as in brushing

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 bouncing

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

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as in glancing

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 skimming Higgins wore her hair in a voluminous, shoulder-skimming lob with the ends dramatically flipped outward, creating that unmistakable kicky silhouette associated with so many late-'60s and early-'70s looks. — Marci Robin, Allure, 1 Sep. 2026 Investigators are also asking anyone who recognizes the second suspect, has surveillance footage or believes a skimming device may have been placed at their business to contact Bristol Borough police. — Ross Dimattei, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026 This card skimming scam is especially serious for people who rely on Electronic Benefit Transfer, or EBT, cards. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026 With a knee-skimming silhouette and lightweight denim fabric, the style offers the comfort of your favorite jeans with the sophisticated look of a skirt. — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026 At the lavish ceremony, the actress donned a pale-yellow, shoulder-skimming Valentino gown gifted to her by the designer. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 17 Aug. 2026 Designed with an ankle-skimming cut and a center seam, the flattering silhouette helps elongate the legs for a streamlined look. — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 2026 British Columbia Wildfire Service spokesperson Nicole Bonnett said the smoke lingering over the fire has reduced visibility, limiting the use of air tankers and water-skimming aircraft. — ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026 The spider strainer has multiple other uses, including separating the whites and yolks from uncooked eggs, letting spaetzle dough drip through to create the noodles, skimming stock and broth, or even draining pasta. — Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 30 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for skimming

Verb

Since then, Cameron has made a name for himself in the real estate world, running a construction company and home-flipping business that he's built with his fiancée, Tate.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026
Turning on a light can involve multiple steps, compared to just flipping a switch.

— Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of flipping

Verb

Previous research suggested Saturn's hexagon results from an eastward jet within its atmosphere flowing in a curving path near the ringed planet's north pole.

— Charles Q. Choi, Space.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Progress has been hampered by persistent rain and challenging terrain, as crews have to work in a narrow mountain gorge, hemmed in between unstable cliffs and a fast-flowing river.

— Reuters, NBC news, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of flowing

Verb

This hermetic secrecy is how Allure beauty director Sarah Kinonen and I recently found ourselves in the bathroom of a suite in the Aman hotel on New York’s Fifth Avenue, brushing our teeth while members of the Dyson public relations team looked on.

— Jenny Bailly, Allure, 1 Sep. 2026
Protect tooth enamel by rinsing your mouth afterward and not brushing immediately.

— Sherri Gordon, HEALTH, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of brushing

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Sunday treats us to Chalk It Up regulars and bouncing local rock kingpins the Brodys, flanked by Asesinos, Rose Lyon, Sol Peligro and Leaping Blennies.

— Aaron Davis, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2026
The company wants to become one of the few financial apps people keep using instead of bouncing among a banking app, a loan servicer, an insurance company and a car-value site.

— Jennifer Jolly, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of bouncing

Verb

That’s how dramatically the economics of superyacht construction has changed since Whisper first began cruising in 2014.

— Dea Jusufi, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
The Fort Worth Eastern Hills Highlanders opened the season in commanding fashion Friday night, cruising to a 62-0 victory over the Polytechnic Parrots at Clark Stadium.

— Raul Avila, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of cruising

Verb

The social media debut came weeks after the pair had been photographed holding hands and kissing during an outing in Manhattan.

— Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 31 Aug. 2026
The jeweler recently posted up-close photos of the ring on Instagram, as well as a snap of Lee wearing a white veil and kissing Posty’s head while showing off the sparkling rock on her finger to the camera.

— Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 28 Aug. 2026