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as in tilts
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 influences
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 skews
The service The team skews young and local, with many of them hailing from (former) nomadic families around the region.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
Or maybe your fantasy skews more medieval.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
His concert is paired with Morton’s the Steakhouse, where dinner skews toward traditional steakhouse fare.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 9 Apr. 2026
The dance night skews older — and draws about twice as many women as men.
—Natalia Favre, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2026
The selection skews toward the timeless and the high-end, with a particularly strong assortment of designer outerwear and leather pieces.
—Clara Giampellegrini, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2026
The lines remain mostly unisex, though the aesthetic still skews slightly masculine, a tip of the hat to the brand’s roots.
—Jessica Binns, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 2026
Bravo skews toward affluent women older than Liu and heavy into pop culture, gossip and drama — matters that don’t seem to hold her attention.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
The team found that students who reported a greater desire to please their teachers, a trait that skews heavily female, were more likely to solve problems procedurally—that is, the way the teacher instructed them to.
—Emma R. Hasson, Scientific American, 9 Mar. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
Or maybe your fantasy skews more medieval.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
His concert is paired with Morton’s the Steakhouse, where dinner skews toward traditional steakhouse fare.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 9 Apr. 2026
The dance night skews older — and draws about twice as many women as men.
—Natalia Favre, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2026
The selection skews toward the timeless and the high-end, with a particularly strong assortment of designer outerwear and leather pieces.
—Clara Giampellegrini, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2026
The lines remain mostly unisex, though the aesthetic still skews slightly masculine, a tip of the hat to the brand’s roots.
—Jessica Binns, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 2026
Bravo skews toward affluent women older than Liu and heavy into pop culture, gossip and drama — matters that don’t seem to hold her attention.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
The team found that students who reported a greater desire to please their teachers, a trait that skews heavily female, were more likely to solve problems procedurally—that is, the way the teacher instructed them to.
—Emma R. Hasson, Scientific American, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skews
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The map eliminates four Democrat-leaning districts, including one Hispanic majority district in Central Florida, and tilts the balance of the Florida delegation even more red.—
Jeffrey Schweers,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 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 team suggests that photochemistry and photophysics — chemistry and physics driven by light emissions — likely influences how those environments are shaped, but understanding just how will require more study.—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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This one narrow passage influences fuel prices, insurance costs, shipping schedules, inflation expectations, and diplomatic posture across multiple continents.—
Tenzin Seldon,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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Essie’s Mint Candy Apple captures that creamy green-blue finish, while Essie's Turquoise and Caicos veers more sage-esque in color.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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Indeed, its approach often veers from intriguing to grating at times.—
Charles Lewis III,
Mercury News,
9 Apr. 2026
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In a recent 2020 study, even neutral words were processed by participants differently depending on whether they were placed in a positive or negative context, revealing that prior emotional tone biases how future information is received.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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The current decor leans a bit old-school, with floral drapery and decorative wallpaper, but the new owners could update it to their own tastes.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2026
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On her new album, though, this once-and-future country queen leans back into the twangier sounds of her earliest releases to bring the spirit of her home state into focus.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Skews.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skews. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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