1
as in hopping
to move with a light springing step
children skipping along the woodland path
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2
as in missing
to fail to attend
the day was so nice that we decided to skip class and go to the beach
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3
as in bouncing
to strike and fly off at an angle
the soap slipped out of my hand and went skipping across the bathroom floor
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Recent Examples of skipping
In deciding to be cautious in handling two-time All-Star Shane McClanahan’s return to action for the first time since August 2023 by skipping his turn in the rotation, the Rays put some extra work on their relievers by designating Saturday as a bullpen game.
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Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 June 2026
The recent operator graveyard tells the cost of skipping that step.
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Kat Marie Alvarez,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
After winning the Jimmys, a lot of kids end up getting jobs and putting off or skipping college.
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Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
However, a simple rinse is still far more effective than skipping the shower altogether.
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Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
26 June 2026
Rubio is skipping Israel on his current Middle East tour.
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Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
26 June 2026
Couples looking for a real connection are skipping the steakhouse and booking a candle making class instead.
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Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2026
Manage Stress Stress can lead to skipping meals and unhealthy choices, which, over time, can negatively impact health.
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Lindsey Desoto,
Verywell Health,
19 June 2026
Its loose, time-skipping narrative assembles fragments of memory across different eras.
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Marcus Lim,
Variety,
18 June 2026
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 June 2026
The recent operator graveyard tells the cost of skipping that step.
—
Kat Marie Alvarez,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
After winning the Jimmys, a lot of kids end up getting jobs and putting off or skipping college.
—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
However, a simple rinse is still far more effective than skipping the shower altogether.
—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
26 June 2026
Rubio is skipping Israel on his current Middle East tour.
—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
26 June 2026
Couples looking for a real connection are skipping the steakhouse and booking a candle making class instead.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2026
Manage Stress Stress can lead to skipping meals and unhealthy choices, which, over time, can negatively impact health.
—
Lindsey Desoto,
Verywell Health,
19 June 2026
Its loose, time-skipping narrative assembles fragments of memory across different eras.
—
Marcus Lim,
Variety,
18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skipping
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The artist, sporting fiery red hair and a colorful bodysuit, also jumped on a stripper pole at one point after hopping back on the sport bike.
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Ser Simon Strong shares his easy appetite for alliance-hopping.
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Canada, the first World Cup host to play a game outside its borders, could get a boost if Alphonso Davies, its best player, can play after missing the team’s first three games.
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Elsewhere, Iran’s soccer team has been eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, missing the 32-team knockout stages by one spot in heartbreaking fashion.
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And now, after bouncing through multiple organizations since leaving the Phillies, Marte has found a new opportunity with the team’s in-state rival.
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Morocco couldn't hit a cross into the box cleanly, with the ball bouncing up and just off the crossbar over the goal in the 50th minute.
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But Adams is bounding around the rooftop beaming, teeth porcelain-white, face slathered in makeup, hair firmly coiffed.
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With the Rockies holding a 7-0 lead, Rumfield sent a drive to deep right-center, where the ball grazed the outside of Adell's glove before hitting his head and bounding over the wall.
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Employers are not ignoring these problems.
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Today, the organization is notorious for ignoring infrastructure maintenance in favor of massive building projects.
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“Skipping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skipping. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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