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as in to tilt
to depart from a straight line or course or from a middle position or value
A glitch caused the image on the screen to skew to one side. This show's viewers tend to skew a little older.
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as in to influence
to change (something) in a way that makes it unfair or inaccurate
The researchers tried to anticipate any problems that might skew the results of the study. Try not to let that one negative experience skew your opinion of the restaurant.
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Recent Examples of skew
The Bulgarian, known for his serene disposition and velvet touch, ranks as the top goalscorer in sub-zero matches with nine goals — although five of these came in Manchester United’s 7-1 mauling of Blackburn Rovers in November 2010, skewing the results somewhat.
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Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
Chill will hang on in the Northeast Looking ahead, later in March and into April, parts of the Northeast, Great Lakes and Northwest may skew a little cooler than average, according to the Weather Company.
—Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
Darden Restaurants management on Thursday talked positively about their expectations for casual dining — views that skew bullish for Club name Texas Roadhouse .
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 20 Mar. 2025
There are fewer jobs in manufacturing and more jobs in fields that have historically skewed female, such as education and health care.
—Allison Schrager, Twin Cities, 19 Mar. 2025
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Neck Stretch: Slowly tilt your head toward one shoulder, holding for a few seconds, then switch to the other side.—
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The findings could shine a light on the origin of the planet's strange magnetic field, and why it is tilted.—
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With most weddings, the bride is the one who heavily influences the process — from the choice of venue to the invitations, as well as the outfits.—
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Studies show that brand authenticity positively influences consumer trust and emotional connection.—
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Less than two weeks later, a Learjet 35A owned by Mötley Crüe frontman Vince Neil, who was not on the plane, veered off the runway while landing, and crashed into a Gulfstream business jet on the ramp at Scottsdale Municipal Airport, in Arizona, and the pilot died.—
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What To Know European leaders are veering away from previous plans to deploy troops to Ukraine just after Kyiv and Moscow agreed to a naval ceasefire in the Black Sea, as well as a halt on attacks against energy infrastructure targets for 30 days.—
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For example, a language model may produce biased outputs in one language but not in another, or it may be biased against certain groups in one cultural context but not in another.—
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Leavitt said non-traditional media should have a bigger say than traditional media gatekeepers, which Trump’s MAGA supporters often accuse of being biased against conservatives.—
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In Slovakia, the channel slopes downward towards the mansion.—
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From the main building, the resort slopes down past lush gardens and swimming pools to Polo Beach, a secluded 600-foot stretch of white sand protected by black lava rock formations on both ends.—
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In the lawsuit against CFIUS, the companies alleged that Biden prejudiced the committee’s decision and violated the companies’ right to a fair review.—
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The State denied her right to due process by keeping from the jury evidence favorable to the defendant, and this suppression prejudiced her case.—
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They’re designed with a push-button lid and angled spout that prevent spills.—
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At 33-41, the Heat — winners of four straight — are angling to move up from the No. 10 seed in the East, with the play-in tournament approaching.—
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From then on, the field was slanted in favor of Alvarez.—
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Contract extensions — hi, Terry McLaurin — and restructures, as well as releasing players with deals slanted toward cap savings in 2025, can create more cap space at this unique moment.—
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“Skew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skew. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.
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