skimming
3 synonyms for skimming, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A thin layer taken off the top of something.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
Formed from skim and -ing.
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