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as in to tilt
to depart from a straight line or course or from a middle position or value
A glitch caused the image on the screen to skew to one side. This show's viewers tend to skew a little older.
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as in to influence
to change (something) in a way that makes it unfair or inaccurate
The researchers tried to anticipate any problems that might skew the results of the study. Try not to let that one negative experience skew your opinion of the restaurant.
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Recent Examples of skew
While most footwear accessories that can be attached to laces tend to skew smaller, there’s nothing itty-bitty or demure about Coach’s take, seeing as how the vehicles measure over five inches in length and the dice clocks in at 1.75 inches for that metric.
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Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 29 May 2025
Though trying a new shade like red or a bright blonde may sound like fun, the hair color trends lately have been skewing toward more low-maintenance colors like light bronde and mocha mousse.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 27 May 2025
Other factors, like viewability and fraud, can skew results.
—Rahul Wankhede, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
Available in sheer and blackout versions, the barely-there blue is a delicate touch that won’t skew overly pastoral.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 15 May 2025
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Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 29 May 2025
Though trying a new shade like red or a bright blonde may sound like fun, the hair color trends lately have been skewing toward more low-maintenance colors like light bronde and mocha mousse.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 27 May 2025
Other factors, like viewability and fraud, can skew results.
—Rahul Wankhede, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
Available in sheer and blackout versions, the barely-there blue is a delicate touch that won’t skew overly pastoral.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skew
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Without the capacity to tilt and rotate, umbrellas need to be physically relocated to adjust to the changing angles of incoming sunlight.—
Sandi Schwartz,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2025
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Solar Orbiter is the first to tilt out of this zone.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2025
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This generation is growing up in a world where digital transactions are the norm, influencing the development of financial products and services.—
Rupert Lee-Browne,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Mike McCabe, the veteran gaming industry executive who heads the EWC Foundation, explained how gamesmanship would influence every aspect of the event.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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That allows Connelly more flexibility to add depth to the roster, veering away from the top-heavy construction that is becoming untenable under the new CBA.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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There has been a general sense that Ellie’s character has veered well outside the lines of the source material in The Last of Us season 2.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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While we may be biased, there’s something special about a Southern summer.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
5 June 2025
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Read’s defense has long alleged that Proctor mishandled the investigation into O’Keefe’s death and was biased against Read.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
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Lake Norman State Park offers a long, gently sloping swim beach, lots of shade, picnic areas, hiking trails and even mountain biking routes.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2025
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The tranquil spaces blend streamlined, minimalist interiors with Korean architectural features like gently sloping tiled roofs, and antique paintings and furniture span the Joseon Dynasty era (14th–20th centuries).—
Leslie Patrick,
AFAR Media,
15 Apr. 2025
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Once criminal proceedings are underway, strict rules also prevent the reporting of information about the case that could prejudice a jury at trial.—
Alex Marshall,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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In Britain, strict rules prevent the reporting of anything that could prejudice a jury at trial after charges have been filed.—
Alex Marshall,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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In the years since, Stovall has enjoyed great success angling.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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With two on and no outs, Yamamoto raced off the mound to field a bunt that first baseman Freddie Freeman misread, anticipating Cleveland second baseman Will Wilson to angle the ball up the third-base line.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2025
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Last month, the state education office ordered two South Bay school districts to provide anti-bias training after finding that teachers discriminated against Jewish students by providing lessons slanted against Israel when teaching about the war with Hamas in Gaza.—
Keri Brenner,
Mercury News,
16 May 2025
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As Chelsea, Wood widens her eyes and slants her eyebrows up when confused, bares her teeth and scrunches her whole face in terror, and barely contains her smile when smitten.—
Ashliene McMenamy,
Allure,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Skew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skew. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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