skewed; skewing; skews
1
: to make, set, or cut on the skew
2
: to distort especially from a true value or symmetrical form
1
: set, placed, or running obliquely : slanting
2
: more developed on one side or in one direction than another : not symmetrical
Examples of skew in a Sentence
Verb
They were accused of skewing the facts to fit their theory.
He accused them of skewing the rules in their favor.
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Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 6 Feb. 2026
That could skew the monetary policy outlook, which treads a delicate balance.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2026
Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 6 Feb. 2026
Beef cuts also skew English, with options rare at Big Apple competitors, including rump steaks and the traditional English Long Bone Rib Steak, the Hawksmoor signature showpiece.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
But wins skew toward festival indie acts now and that likely spells trouble for Tyler’s experimental Don’t Tap the Glass, which could have also been submitted in the electronic and R&B categories.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2026
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Verb
Because diets were measured about eight years after diagnosis, the results may mostly reflect people who survived long enough to be included, which could skew the findings.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 6 Feb. 2026
That could skew the monetary policy outlook, which treads a delicate balance.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Single hearts and nail-bed outlines skew minimalist but instantly referential.
—Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 6 Feb. 2026
Beef cuts also skew English, with options rare at Big Apple competitors, including rump steaks and the traditional English Long Bone Rib Steak, the Hawksmoor signature showpiece.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Noun
Lifeline for lower incomes Despite the skew toward the wealthy, the OBBBA does offer a crucial lifeline to lower-income households.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
But wins skew toward festival indie acts now and that likely spells trouble for Tyler’s experimental Don’t Tap the Glass, which could have also been submitted in the electronic and R&B categories.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2026
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“Skew.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skew. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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