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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
Ticket buyers skewed older, with a large portion of the audience over 25, while turnout also extended across racial and generational lines.
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Okla Jones, Essence, 27 Apr. 2026
If your palette is skewing more English Garden than primary colors, these are a great pick.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 26 Apr. 2026
NBCUniversal, like other Big Four network parent companies, is experimenting to find the optimal ways to cross-promote and cross-pollinate its biggest franchises across the NBC broadcast mothership and Peacock’s younger-skewing audience.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
Disputes can skew the credit scores.
—Jeff Lazerson, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for skew
Okla Jones, Essence, 27 Apr. 2026
If your palette is skewing more English Garden than primary colors, these are a great pick.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 26 Apr. 2026
NBCUniversal, like other Big Four network parent companies, is experimenting to find the optimal ways to cross-promote and cross-pollinate its biggest franchises across the NBC broadcast mothership and Peacock’s younger-skewing audience.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
Disputes can skew the credit scores.
—Jeff Lazerson, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skew
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Republicans, meanwhile, hated everything that Democrats loved about Obama and often tilted into grotesque smears.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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About 1 in 6 households nationwide has a net worth above $1 million, and, because the occasional billionaire tilts the scale, the average American family has passed that seven-figure benchmark.—
Matthew Lynn,
Washington Post,
27 Apr. 2026
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The departure of the United Arab Emirates will deliver a blow to the cartel that could jeopardize its ability to influence the global oil market.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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Lengthy prison sentences imposed years after the crime may not influence other individuals making split-second decisions in volatile situations.—
Andrew S. Boutros,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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But topics also veer off to the mundane.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Colorado’s Republican Party has veered dangerously to the right, and its lawsuit aims to protect that maneuver by flexing its power over our elections.—
Kent Thiry,
Denver Post,
27 Apr. 2026
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People at the meeting said the investigation was biased and undermined public trust.—
Kerri Corrado,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Large-scale disinformation campaigns could bias the public opinion journalists perceive when monitoring social media.—
Florian Wintterlin,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 Apr. 2026
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The hole should have sloping sides to encourage roots to grow out wide into the surrounding soil.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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The quick loss of water is even more evident in areas with banks, sloping lawns, and those with lots of hardscaping like walkways.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
23 Apr. 2026
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Then, in 2005, the Texas First Court of Appeals overturned Yates’ conviction after finding the forensic psychiatrist who testified for the prosecution gave erroneous testimony that may have prejudiced the jury.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
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The average person might be prejudiced, and what could be more unreasonable than prejudice?—
Nikhil Krishnan,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Sushi cases are angled towards customers without a sneeze guard.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
April 24,
Sacbee.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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Young couples angle for a spot at Sunset Bar.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 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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Opponents slanted their protections toward him all season.—
Sam Warren,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Skew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skew. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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