as in edges
the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something
an old shack on the skirts of the town
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1
as in bypasses
to avoid by going around
skirted the construction zone
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2
as in circumvents
to avoid having to comply with (something) especially through cleverness
the new bill would make it harder for companies to skirt environmental regulations
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as in adjoins
to be adjacent to
the commercial district skirts the river's edge
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as in borders
to serve as a border for
the wooden fence that skirts the construction site
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Recent Examples of skirts
Blue Carreon, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Classics like pleated skirts, polo knits, satin scarves, and oversized blazers paired with loafers or ballet flats read both collegiate and chic.
—Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2025
There were sports jerseys spliced together and sleeves twisted into mini skirts.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
These work-ready finds include polished midi skirts that offer practical coverage, soft twill blazers that layer effortlessly, and tailored pull-on pants with just the right amount of stretch.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
Pair any back to skirts, dresses, or even trousers.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2025
Top models and Burch favorites Emily Ratajkowski, Alex Consani and Paloma Elsesser walked the runway for the show, which had a softness to it with sheer takes on polka dots and florals, gorgeous bead work and swishy, ladylike skirts.
—Anika Reed, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
Kilts and sculpted skirts moving with swagger, proving gender was never the point—attitude was.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 16 Sep. 2025
Think angular jackets and harem pants, tapestry sweaters and day dresses with full skirts in a brown and navy palette.
—Ari Stark, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025
PC Magazine, 14 Aug. 2025
Noun
Pants and skirts were slung low on the hips.
—Blue Carreon, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Classics like pleated skirts, polo knits, satin scarves, and oversized blazers paired with loafers or ballet flats read both collegiate and chic.
—Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2025
There were sports jerseys spliced together and sleeves twisted into mini skirts.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
These work-ready finds include polished midi skirts that offer practical coverage, soft twill blazers that layer effortlessly, and tailored pull-on pants with just the right amount of stretch.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
Pair any back to skirts, dresses, or even trousers.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2025
Top models and Burch favorites Emily Ratajkowski, Alex Consani and Paloma Elsesser walked the runway for the show, which had a softness to it with sheer takes on polka dots and florals, gorgeous bead work and swishy, ladylike skirts.
—Anika Reed, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
Kilts and sculpted skirts moving with swagger, proving gender was never the point—attitude was.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 16 Sep. 2025
Think angular jackets and harem pants, tapestry sweaters and day dresses with full skirts in a brown and navy palette.
—Ari Stark, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
Even with registration, the Avata 2's first-person flight experience skirts FAA regulations, which require both recreational and professional pilots to keep a drone within sight during flights outside.
—PC Magazine, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skirts
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Underlit pathways, glowing lobby edges, and atmospheric lighting transform the grounds into something between boutique hideaway and sci-fi set.—
Ashlee Marie Preston,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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This oblong option has a floral block pattern and piped edges that instantly enrich a couch or bed.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
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That bypasses the strained national grid entirely, eliminating transmission bottlenecks.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Instead, the command silently downloads Shamos, bypasses macOS Gatekeeper protections, and installs the malware.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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But the Free Speech Coalition said companies might still be liable if a user in a state requiring age verification circumvents geographic targeting with a VPN.—
Jasmine Mithani,
Them.,
3 Sep. 2025
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Unfortunately, this entire process circumvents the necessary regulatory and congressional oversight processes.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
19 Aug. 2025
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Grab Afternoon Tea Stop into Heritage Bakery & Cafe, a cozy spot that adjoins Harrisonburg's welcome center, to delight in whimsical refreshments served on delicate china.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
24 Aug. 2025
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Warsaw determined the unmanned aerial vehicles to be of Russian origin, having coincided with a massive attack against various sites in western Ukraine, which also borders Poland.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Garcia-Aquino is accused of killing Oscar and dumping his body on the side of a road in Oxnard in Ventura County, which borders Los Angeles County, according to authorities.—
Julia Marnin,
Sacbee.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Despite his confrontational reputation, Biglari notably avoids media coverage and has not in recent years participated in interviews.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
18 Sep. 2025
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Bader’s formulation avoids this problem by using ascorbyl glucoside, a water-soluble derivative that stays intact in the bottle, then converts into active Vitamin C once absorbed.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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With the help of resourceful Marie Kreutz (Franka Potente), Bourne evades capture from the CIA — namely data analyst Nicky Parsons (Julia Stiles) and Deputy Director Ward Abbott (Brian Cox) — while untangling his involvement in the deadly Operation Treadstone.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Sep. 2025
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Renewed sanctions may not deal much of an economic blow to Iran, especially if China evades them, but can be a potent political tool to stir fears of vulnerability and future military action, a Washington Institute expert argued.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
1 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But Hawley flanks the familiar creature from the movies with a variety of new monsters that get unleashed in the Maginot crash.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Skirts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skirts. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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