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skirt

[skurt] / skɜrt /
NOUN
border, edge
Synonyms
STRONGEST
hem
STRONG
brim brink fringe margin outskirts perimeter periphery purlieus rim skirting verge
Antonyms
STRONG
center inside interior middle
NOUN
ladies' garment that hangs from waist
Synonyms
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dress kilt petticoat sarong
STRONG
culottes dirndl hoop midi mini pannier tutu
Antonyms
WEAK
center inside interior middle
VERB
border; be on the edge
Synonyms
STRONG
bound define edge flank fringe hem margin rim surround verge
WEAK
lie along lie alongside
Antonyms
STRONG
let go
WEAK
center face meet take on
VERB
avoid; get around
Synonyms
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bypass circumvent dodge elude evade ignore sidestep
STRONG
burke circumnavigate detour duck equivocate escape hedge skip
WEAK
steer clear of
Antonyms
STRONGEST
confront encounter face meet take on
WEAK
center

Example Sentences

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The lawsuits attempted to skirt around Section 230 by suing on the basis of the platform’s internal features, not third party content posted on the platforms.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026

And the company has found clever ways to skirt regulatory review for larger deals, allowing it to quickly snatch technology and talent away from smaller rivals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

Jessie Buckley, the favorite to win the best actress Oscar for her portrayal of William Shakespeare's grief-stricken wife in "Hamnet," looked regal in a red Chanel off-the-shoulder bodice and flowing pink ball skirt.

From Barron's • Mar. 15, 2026

She wore a tartan outfit with powerful shoulder pads and a full skirt.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

I reached under my skirt to tear off a strip of my own petticoat and hung it next to hers.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff