as in tilted
inclined or twisted to one side
he could see that the ropes had gotten all skewed in the collision
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as in veered
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 influenced
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 skewed
Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 6 May 2026
Calculating gains or losses on a volatile asset often leads to a skewed view of actual wealth.
—Malana Vantyler, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 9 May 2026
The comics performing, many of whom skewed toward the younger side of the Netflix-comedy-special scale, included Sheng Wang, Michael Carbonaro, Julio Torres and Patti Harrison.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 7 May 2026
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Adjective
Companies across Europe are flagging disruption from tariffs as a factor contributing to a skewed earnings picture.
—Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 6 May 2026
Calculating gains or losses on a volatile asset often leads to a skewed view of actual wealth.
—Malana Vantyler, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
Verb
Florida currently has 20 Republican and eight Democratic districts, already viewed by experts as skewed to disproportionately benefit Republicans.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 9 May 2026
The comics performing, many of whom skewed toward the younger side of the Netflix-comedy-special scale, included Sheng Wang, Michael Carbonaro, Julio Torres and Patti Harrison.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skewed
Adjective
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Citi maintained that risks to oil prices remain tilted to the upside, as Iran retains significant control over the timing and terms of any potential agreement to reopen the critical Strait of Hormuz energy route.—
Sam Meredith,Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
10 May 2026
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California Democrats got so good at gerrymandering that by the 1980s, the wildly tilted maps had become a political issue themselves.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
24 Apr. 2026
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Since the ceasefire, his public comments have veered from threats to restart bombing to declarations that a peace deal was at hand.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
20 May 2026
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While Jarman veered from the bridal norm, Spencer’s classic suit with a light blue shirt was far more standard.—
Laura Scafati,
Vanity Fair,
19 May 2026
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These are generally less influenced by the emotional swings of the 24-hour news cycle and anchored in real-world value.—
Chris Kelly,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Guadalajara was influenced by Kinky, Sussie 4, Belanova.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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These Italian suede sneakers feature a durable gum sole that’s perfect for a long day of walking without tripping over cobblestones or uneven pavement.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
14 May 2026
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Elsewhere, shopping was uneven.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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Leaking faucets, pipes, and air conditioning units should be repaired, and the ground next to the foundation should be sloped so that surface water drains away from the building.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
14 May 2026
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The roof is sloped to encourage drainage that prevents water and debris from piling up, and is broken up into two levels to allow for an open ventilation panel to let hot air escape while keeping rainwater out.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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In a 5-0 unanimous ruling, the justices said Colleton County Clerk Becky Hill improperly influenced jurors and criticized allowing evidence of Murdaugh’s financial crimes, which his lawyers argued unfairly biased the jury.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2026
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Even though Kapelovitz claimed that Walgren is biased in favor of the prosecution, his absolute zeal for restoring criminals, no matter how awful their crimes, indicates that he himself may be biased in favor of defendants, which again calls into question his ability to rule impartially.—
Rafael Perez,
Daily News,
7 May 2026
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Davis gave up the first run of the game, a 412-foot solo home run by Cameron Gurney in the top of the fourth inning, that was followed by a double that could have started a crooked inning for the Utes, but Davis picked off the runner at second base.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 May 2026
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Giuliani was elected New York’s mayor in 1993 after serving as one of the nation’s highest-profile prosecutors, taking on mobsters and crooked Wall Street traders.—
Michael R. Sisak,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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O’Neil’s job is to keep LIV functioning and growing in the wake of the PIF announcement, which means his point of view is obviously slanted in that direction.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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Now that’s out of reach for most people between student debt and home prices and the economy slanted toward the very, very top one per cent.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Skewed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skewed. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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