1
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
Shade Vanilla is a crowd-favorite that goes on pretty clear, while Brown Sugar skews more chocolate, and new shade Guava is a vibrant girly pink.
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 11 July 2025
The current delays with background checks could skew those numbers again, since new students can’t enroll, Job Corps staff said.
—Janhavi Munde, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2025
In the cultural consciousness, golf’s image has traditionally skewed one way: an older man in a collared shirt and khakis, clubs in hand, ready for an afternoon on the green.
—Samantha Leal, Vogue, 17 July 2025
According to a recent Prosper Insights & Analytics survey, approximately 40% of U.S. adults use their smartphones to receive text messages with special offers, with Gen-X skewing higher than other generations.
—Gary Drenik, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 11 July 2025
The current delays with background checks could skew those numbers again, since new students can’t enroll, Job Corps staff said.
—Janhavi Munde, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2025
In the cultural consciousness, golf’s image has traditionally skewed one way: an older man in a collared shirt and khakis, clubs in hand, ready for an afternoon on the green.
—Samantha Leal, Vogue, 17 July 2025
According to a recent Prosper Insights & Analytics survey, approximately 40% of U.S. adults use their smartphones to receive text messages with special offers, with Gen-X skewing higher than other generations.
—Gary Drenik, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skew
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The windfall represents a dramatic departure from the collegiate body’s longstanding amateur model but could level a playing field that was tilted away from the Terps, according to coach Michael Locksley.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
31 July 2025
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Probably not, but these are already Democratic-leaning states that could tilt toward a big, blue blowout if the political environment for Trump and the Republicans doesn't improve quickly.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 July 2025
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Any decisions about pardons would have to come from Trump directly, though Republican lawmakers could try to influence his thinking and pressure him to pardon Maxwell in order to expedite her testimony.—
Alison Durkee,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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That a San Antonio billionaire is using his wealth to influence the political process is not surprising.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
29 July 2025
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Police said that Heriot's car veered off the road and rolled over at about 6:45 p.m. local time, the outlets reported.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
21 July 2025
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Conservatives should realize how Gunn veers into supporting open borders.—
Armond White,
National Review,
18 July 2025
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Later in his statement, Tadesse more directly accused the city staff of being biased, because his company saw the greatest variance in scores awarded by different members of the selection panel.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
17 July 2025
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Survival was only tracked starting one year after diagnosis, which excludes early deaths and might slightly bias results.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
16 July 2025
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The building, constructed largely of brass and glass, slopes downward from west to east.—
Miceala Morano,
Arkansas Online,
18 July 2025
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The keys are split and slope upward for maximum comfort.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
11 July 2025
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Health policy should be rooted in facts not prejudice.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 July 2025
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Marlowe Sommer found the prosecutor and Santa Fe County sheriff’s deputies had concealed evidence from Baldwin’s legal team, which the judge said prejudiced the case against Baldwin.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2025
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Attach the netting to overhanging eaves and angle back to the area on the siding where the damage occurs, or drape it over stakes to keep them away from deck posts, says Mengak.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
29 June 2025
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Some believed that Griffith’s mighty bequest was also angled, in part, to dodge taxes.—
Julia Wick,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2025
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The shed’s roof is slanted away from the door to keep rain from pooling and snow from piling up on top.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
25 July 2025
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The series is handsomely composed — NFL Films knows how to capture sunlight slanting through shoulder pads and the lonely geometry of empty stadiums.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 July 2025
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“Skew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skew. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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