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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

skims

/skɪmz/ verb · British & US
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What does skims mean?

verb

to glance at or look at something briefly, often in order to get a general idea of it. to remove the surface layer of something, such as fat or skin.

Example

"She skimmed through the magazine, looking at the headlines and pictures."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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