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skim

Definition for skim

verb as in remove the top part

Strongest matches

glance, graze, shave

Strong matches

brush, cream, dip, ladle, ream, scoop, separate, top

Weak match

get the cream

verb as in glide over quickly, lightly

Strongest matches

carom, dart, graze, ricochet, skip, skitter

Strong matches

brush, coast, float, fly, kiss, sail, scud, shoot, skate, soar, trip

Weak matches

skirr, smooth along

verb as in look through cursorily

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Example Sentences

Agencies that skipped paying employment taxes could underbid the competition, said Mr. Perez, who offered to name firms that were “underpricing and skimming.”

The overall tension allows us to skim over the flaws and foibles in the script, especially when the resolution is so hard-fought.

"We saw the first one skimming across the grass and exploding in front of us," he said.

From BBC

In trying to tell Rivers’ whole story, “Joan” winds up skimming the surface.

In Kazan, Vladimir Putin's task will be to skim over the differences and paint a picture of unity, while showing the Russian public – and the international community – that his country is far from isolated.

From BBC

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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