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
And is that really such an offense, on par with skipping a wedding?
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Daniel D'addario, Variety, 7 Jan. 2026
This myth costs money because skipping the test means guessing.
—Dr. Avishesh Neupane, Hartford Courant, 4 Jan. 2026
Like most Rose Parade floats, the platform was brought to life by hundreds of volunteers — many skipping sleep on New Year’s Eve — who embellished it with corn husks, lentils, sesame seeds, orange slices and red carnations.
—Gavin J. Quinton, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2026
Neon Shades On a related note, Whitley advises skipping any neon colors.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
Miami played much better in the rematch 10 days later in Fort Lauderdale, holding Cincinnati to a 0-0 draw despite the absence of Messi and Jordi Alba, who were serving a suspension for skipping the MLS All-Star Game.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 10 Nov. 2025
Try these approaches7 Eat regularly and avoid skipping meals.
—Ruth Jessen Hickman, Health, 9 Nov. 2025
The pageant director accused Bosch of skipping promotional activities, including a photoshoot that all contestants were expected to share on social media.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Nov. 2025
The self-laceration is done on Damon Albarn Time, though, as Idles’ usual anxious guitar rave-ups are slowed and stripped here to a skipping, reggae-ish crawl, as synths squeak in the background and Albarn offers support via his forever-distant, disembodied backing vocals.
—Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skipping
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Neither is having your kids hopping about from school to school like free agents on 1-year contracts.—
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Travelers are chasing big moments and unforgettable experiences—think the Winter Olympics, the World Cup, or cultural festivals—rather than hopping from place to place.—
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Prater was hurt in the first half of a season-ending 35-8 win over the New York Jets on Sunday in his return after missing two games.—
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The only thing missing from his resume is Olympic gold.—
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After corralling a pass from Amelia Greisner in the 52nd minute, Lasch spun around and fired a bouncing shot.—
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And one country came out on top as the best spot in the world for bouncing from beach to beach.—
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There might be nothing more adorable than the sight of a fluffy puppy or kitten bounding around the corner to surprise its new owner.—
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In the clip, Charlie can be seen bounding, burrowing and lounging blissfully in the winter powder while bundled up in a blue jacket.—
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Alyssa Farah Griffin attempted to cut in, with Navarro ignoring her in the moment.—
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James said the administration has not provided evidence of fraud or misuse of child care funding in New York, while ignoring the standard processes for withholding such funds.—
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“Skipping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skipping. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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