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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

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Example Sentences

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Each competitor is allowed three skims and stones must bounce at least twice on water before sinking.

From BBC

"While you walk off to try another machine, the skimming device has already stolen your card details," Stapleton explains.

From BBC

But that is still only skimming the surface.

From BBC

According to DOJ officials, Graur would steal EBT card information by attaching “sophisticated skimming devices” to ATMs and other sales machines across Los Angeles and the Inland Empire.

Ramsey’s book is just one arm of the multi-pronged complaints that have been lodged against her, grievances that “Shark Whisperer” only skims the surface covering.

From Salon

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

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