Definitions

skipping

ADJECTIVE

jumping

Synonyms

STRONG

active animated beating bouncing bounding dynamic hopping hurdling irregular leaping pulsating quaking quivering shaking springing throbbing trembling

WEAK

buoyant lively unsteady vibrant

Antonyms

STRONG

inactive

NOUN

absenteeism

Synonyms

STRONG

absence defection desertion truancy

Antonyms

WEAK

attendance presence

NOUN

jump

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bounce dive drop fall hurdle plunge rise upsurge vault

STRONG

bob bound buck canter caper capriole dance gambol hop hopping jerk jolt leapfrog leapfrogging leaping lurch nosedive plummet pounce saltation shock skip spring start swerve twitch wrench

WEAK

gambade upspring

NOUN

truancy

Synonyms

STRONG

AWOL cut cutting hooky

WEAK

absent without leave truantry

Example Sentences

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Now a collection of more than 300 business leaders say burdensome regulations are hindering growth—and that as a result, dozens of companies are skipping town.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

Skacel, the whirling dervish, in his pomp, skipping past defenders and rifling shots past goalkeepers, the little wonder tearing it up.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

Kuku wants to reach the millions of Indians who moved directly from television sets to smartphones for entertainment, skipping personal computers in between.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

Granado-Gomez, who also says he will not file a federal income-tax return this year, is not the only one talking about making a statement by skipping taxes.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

“I’m just excited to be here,” I whispered, dashing back over to her side and skipping to keep up with her fast walking.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan

skipping

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