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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Hannah Goldfield, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
Patients pay out of pocket for full-body scans, genetic testing, hormone optimization and anti-aging treatments — which is part of why the industry skews toward higher-income clientele.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 May 2026
Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Doing vibe coding by leaning into AI personas that have a particular software programming slant or skew, see my analysis at the link here.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 22 Mar. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2026
If your historical hiring data skews toward certain backgrounds or demographics, the AI will learn those patterns and potentially exclude great candidates who don't fit that mold.
—Malte Kramer, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
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Verb
One wonders if this is because his clientele skews a bit older than, say, Jean’s, a restaurant and club in downtown Manhattan that always seems crowded with glamorous women in their early twenties.
—Hannah Goldfield, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
Patients pay out of pocket for full-body scans, genetic testing, hormone optimization and anti-aging treatments — which is part of why the industry skews toward higher-income clientele.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 May 2026
Adjective
One of the most desirable characteristics of the U.S. streaming platforms is how much younger their audiences skew when compared to TV viewers.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Doing vibe coding by leaning into AI personas that have a particular software programming slant or skew, see my analysis at the link here.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 22 Mar. 2026
Noun
Neighbors Café, a breakfast and lunch counter spot, skews healthy with wellness drinks like a supershroom latte, fresh juices and smoothies, and overnight oats (there are also tasty pastries and breakfast sandwiches).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2026
If your historical hiring data skews toward certain backgrounds or demographics, the AI will learn those patterns and potentially exclude great candidates who don't fit that mold.
—Malte Kramer, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
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“Skew.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skew. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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