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as in hopped
to move with a light springing step
children skipping along the woodland path
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as in missed
to fail to attend
the day was so nice that we decided to skip class and go to the beach
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as in bounced
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 skipped
Senate leaders also skipped committee consideration.
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Maya C. Miller, New York Times, 21 Dec. 2024
Wright skipped contempt hearing Wright skipped a contempt hearing scheduled for Wednesday despite Mellor ordering him to attend in person.
—Ars Technica, 20 Dec. 2024
Kate attended the ceremonial welcome for the Amir of Qatar on Horse Guards Parade, in London, on December 3, for example, but skipped the state banquet that evening.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
One skipped gym session this week means missing your target in a month.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Prince William, Kate Middleton and their children surprisingly skipped the luncheon, breaking with precedent from years past.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
During the Flight 6 test flight in November, SpaceX skipped the booster catch due to a sensor issue but successfully soft-landed its Starship vehicle in the Indian Ocean, capturing stunning video of the splashdown.
—Tariq Malik, Space.com, 17 Dec. 2024
Not only does Allison also know the answers to questions in class and play saxophone like Lisa, she was actually skipped ahead a grade and is better at the instrument.
—Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2024
The 2024 Short Course Championships was skipped by top-notch freestyle swimmers, including Katie Ledecky, providing Summer an opportunity to showcase her skills in the 25-meter pools.
—Paras J. Haji, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Maya C. Miller, New York Times, 21 Dec. 2024
Wright skipped contempt hearing Wright skipped a contempt hearing scheduled for Wednesday despite Mellor ordering him to attend in person.
—Ars Technica, 20 Dec. 2024
Kate attended the ceremonial welcome for the Amir of Qatar on Horse Guards Parade, in London, on December 3, for example, but skipped the state banquet that evening.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
One skipped gym session this week means missing your target in a month.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Prince William, Kate Middleton and their children surprisingly skipped the luncheon, breaking with precedent from years past.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
During the Flight 6 test flight in November, SpaceX skipped the booster catch due to a sensor issue but successfully soft-landed its Starship vehicle in the Indian Ocean, capturing stunning video of the splashdown.
—Tariq Malik, Space.com, 17 Dec. 2024
Not only does Allison also know the answers to questions in class and play saxophone like Lisa, she was actually skipped ahead a grade and is better at the instrument.
—Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2024
The 2024 Short Course Championships was skipped by top-notch freestyle swimmers, including Katie Ledecky, providing Summer an opportunity to showcase her skills in the 25-meter pools.
—Paras J. Haji, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skipped
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Holmgren, who has been sidelined with a hip injury since mid-November, has already missed too many games to make an All-NBA team this year.Bryan Toporek, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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But this marks the second consecutive year that Trent Williams has missed multiple games due to injury.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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The electric vehicle maker bounced 3% before the bell, regaining some ground after last week’s decline.Alex Harring, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
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As our safari vehicle’s headlights bounced over the dirt road in front of us, our tracker, Elroy Pietersen, swept a spotlight across the bush, picking up a flash of animal eyes.Biénne Huisman, Travel + Leisure, 15 Dec. 2024
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North Glen Square is bounded by Glendale Avenue to the south, Northern Avenue to the north, 27th Avenue to the east and 35th Avenue to the west.Corina Vanek, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
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North Glen Square is bounded by Glendale Avenue to the south, Northern Avenue to the north, 27th Avenue to the east and 35th Avenue to the west.Corina Vanek, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Firmware updates, essential for patching vulnerabilities and enhancing router functionality, are also largely ignored.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
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But the sheriff's office that operates the jail ignored the detainer, releasing Ruiz into the public without notifying ICE.Greg Wehner, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Skipped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skipped. Accessed 29 Dec. 2024.
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