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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The value proposition of generative AI is that it streamlines the process of communicating by skipping connective thought processes.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

Millions of Americans are skipping their colonoscopies due to concerns about the cost, time commitment and undergoing a procedure with anesthesia.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

This year Starbucks will hand out coffee to San Francisco Pride marchers, but is skipping its usual sponsorship, according to a spokeswoman.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

With Sinner out and Carlos Alcaraz skipping the clay-court major with injury, Djokovic will be left wondering if his best opportunity of winning that elusive 25th Grand Slam has been wrenched from his grasp.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Lily is skipping next to me while Dad and Aunt Melissa trail behind, toting a cooler between them.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

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