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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
Even one experience with faulty information can be enough to skew a person’s perception of the tech and alienate them from wanting to engage with it again.
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Arjun Pillai, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
America’s immigrant population would then skew older and wealthier.
—Tyler Cowen, Boston Herald, 4 Mar. 2025
This year’s silhouettes also skewed princess-y—whether influenced by Wicked or a desperate need for fairytale-esque escapism.
—Olivia Allen, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2025
This bias toward cooperation has the potential to skew foreign policy and inadvertently narrow the range of options open to a state.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
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Arjun Pillai, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
America’s immigrant population would then skew older and wealthier.
—Tyler Cowen, Boston Herald, 4 Mar. 2025
This year’s silhouettes also skewed princess-y—whether influenced by Wicked or a desperate need for fairytale-esque escapism.
—Olivia Allen, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2025
This bias toward cooperation has the potential to skew foreign policy and inadvertently narrow the range of options open to a state.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skew
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Housing markets across the nation are starting to tilt in buyers' favor, according to a Redfin expert who is encouraging aspiring homeowners to set their own terms when purchasing a property.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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Ergonomics are improved too, the S1R II uses a dual articulating touch screen that tilts straight up or down, and can also flip out to the side and face forward.—
Jim Fisher,
PCMAG,
25 Feb. 2025
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Marty’s scholarly writings had influenced me profoundly.—
Eboo Patel,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2025
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With a strategic approach to AI to influence employee behavior, this becomes more possible at scale.—
John Borland,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Since then, Moore has veered increasingly creative with his sound and projects, refining the grizzled, heartland rock sound that has become part of his signature creative palette.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
27 Feb. 2025
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Every now and then, though, the internet serves up an example of a delivery that veers into more unusual territory though.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
24 Feb. 2025
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The Final Cut Given that The Boys is a memoir, some of the remembrances—although researched—may be biased.—
John Baldoni,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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On the one hand, Collins calls McCay out for missing signs of Paula’s infection and giving the patient a less-than-thorough exam because she may have been biased due to Paula’s weight.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2025
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The sloping roofs and spacious interiors show that these homes are built to maximise natural light and ventilation.—
Kissa Castaneda,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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The sloping roof prevents water from building up and seeping inside during storms.—
Shea Simmons,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Feb. 2025
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At a February hearing, the judge told attorneys for Lively and Baldoni to avoid making statements in public that could prejudice proceedings.—
Elizabeth Wagmeister,
CNN,
19 Feb. 2025
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The ruling was based on the court’s finding that the Colorado civil rights commission handling the case had been prejudiced against the baker’s religious beliefs.—
CalMatters,
The Mercury News,
13 Feb. 2025
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As a part of his efforts, President Trump is angling to shut down the Department of Education, a move that will have dramatic repercussions around the country.—
Curtis Bunn,
NBC News,
22 Feb. 2025
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Louis Vuitton has launched the LV Biker MM, a new signature bag masterminded by artistic director Nicolas Ghesquière, and the chattering fashion classes are already angling to invest.—
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22 Feb. 2025
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It's written in a delicate, slanting cursive and spans the length of her inner forearm, starting just below her wrist and ending near her elbow.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
27 Feb. 2025
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Warm sunlight slanted through the windows as the car lolled on to Birch’s on the Lake.—
Lara Bockenstedt,
Twin Cities,
8 Feb. 2025
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“Skew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skew. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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