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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Skipping the usual extradition process, Mexico shipped scores of cartel suspects to the United States to face justice, an unprecedented step.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

Skipping across the stage, she opened with three of her most upbeat songs – Super Graphic Ultra Modern Girl, Femininomenon and After Midnight – only pausing to shed layers of her elaborate costume.

From BBC • Aug. 22, 2025

Skipping over the boxes of Always and Tampax tampons, they made a beeline to a shelf with sanitary pads from the Honey Pot Company.

From New York Times • Oct. 1, 2023

Skipping the offseason program means Hunter has forfeited a $100,000 workout bonus.

From Washington Times • Jun. 14, 2023

Skipping class wasn’t going to change my mind about pressing the button.

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson

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