skew
verb (used with object)
to give an oblique direction to; shape, form, or cut obliquely.
are skewing
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present progressiveof skew.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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They’ve pointed to methodology changes in the University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment index as bugs in the machine, saying they are skewing the results.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
Sanders has noticed that orders are skewing toward sweeter, agave-centric drinks and Espresso Martinis, which she credits to Gen Zers, who unapologetically drink what they like.
From Salon ● Sep. 18, 2024
This year, however, his numbers are skewing in the wrong direction.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2022
However, it’s unlikely that many of Seattle’s billionaires are skewing the numbers for the top income group — if their wealth is in stocks, their income might not be as high as you’d expect.
From Seattle Times ● May 24, 2022
But experts say that's not the only way companies are skewing buyer perception.
From BBC ● Apr. 23, 2022
