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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
All three cable news networks skew very old in viewership, with median ages ranging from 67 to 70.
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Axios, 28 Oct. 2024
The movie skewed incredibly older, with nearly half the audience over 55.
—Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Nov. 2024
If Donald Trump wins, and his Presidency is anything like his previous one, the Administration’s policies will skew more toward employers and billionaires.
—Hannah Jocelyn, The New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2024
The Kiwis, like basically every country not named Australia and England, are set up to fail due to the sport's lopsided finances which skew heavily to India.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
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Axios, 28 Oct. 2024
The movie skewed incredibly older, with nearly half the audience over 55.
—Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Nov. 2024
If Donald Trump wins, and his Presidency is anything like his previous one, the Administration’s policies will skew more toward employers and billionaires.
—Hannah Jocelyn, The New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2024
The Kiwis, like basically every country not named Australia and England, are set up to fail due to the sport's lopsided finances which skew heavily to India.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skew
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And committees were more heavily tilted toward Democrats, giving its members’ bills an easier path to the floor.Seth Klamann, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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Chock continues to look up from under his eyebrows with his head tilted down, which is the way serial killers in movies look at people.Alice Burton, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
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Expedite The Process With A Good Cultural Fit The target's culture can influence the outcome of a merger and acquisition and the speed of realizing value.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Hundreds opposed Smith’s parole Smith’s chances for parole were already unlikely, as research shows the main factor influencing parole decisions is the presence of a victim or the victim’s family, said Hayden Smith, professor of criminology and criminal justice at the University of South Carolina.Emma Tucker, CNN, 21 Nov. 2024
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Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo in Sydney. Brendon Thorne/Getty Images Bode Aujla, a downtown darling, fashioned Ariana Grande a Glinda in her hip, kitschy image without veering into costume territory.Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
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During the drive, the bus lost control, veered off a hilly road and fell into a river about 200 feet below the road, senior state official Deepak Rawat told the AP.Charna Flam, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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That’s thanks in part to the ingredients: The vitamin C in these discs is the star (I may be biased—after all, vitamin C is my favorite skin-care ingredient).Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 22 Nov. 2024
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Givers are biased by their own experience of shopping and shelling out for a present.Melinda Fakuade, Vox, 18 Nov. 2024
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The tournament spans just three rounds, and the challenge hole, No. 14—a sloping dogleg par 5 with a Sunday setup that moves the tee box up 70 yards—became Thitikul’s playground.Mike Dojc, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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This architectural feature creates space for panoramic geometric windows that invite the natural world inside, offering stunning views of the surrounding treetops and the lake below, while the sharp angles and sloping roof-lines allow light to filter into the interior spaces.New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Sep. 2024
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Newsweek reported Combs and his attorneys first filed a motion for the gag order last month, arguing that public statements could prejudice a potential jury.DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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New York's Court of Appeals found that the judge in the landmark trial prejudiced Weinstein with improper rulings, including a decision to let women testify about allegations that weren’t part of the case.Chloe Melas, NBC News, 22 Oct. 2024
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While many convicted in the deadly January 6 riot are already angling for pardons, there’s another group of high-profile defendants who could be interested in Trump’s leniency.Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
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The front of the speaker is angled towards the listener, whilst its rear remains parallel to the wall.Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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And though the paper has occasionally run a pro-solar letter to the editor, nearly all of the stories slanted anti-solar, according to an analysis of coverage by Floodlight, ProPublica and the Tow Center.Sarahbeth Maney, ProPublica, 30 Apr. 2014
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But the process is slanted in favor of domestic producers.Dan Ikenson, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Skew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skew. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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