skew
verb (used with object)
to give an oblique direction to; shape, form, or cut obliquely.
have skewed
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present perfectof skew.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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This year’s offerings have skewed bigger—14 IPOs raised over $1 billion—and they have overwhelmingly been successful, with newly listed companies trading up around 24% through Tuesday, according to Dealogic.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026
Since the pandemic, wardrobe refreshes have skewed more formal.
From MarketWatch ● May 31, 2026
That meant that urine samples with high sugar content could have started fermenting and consequently generated alcohol that could have skewed the test result or created a false positive.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 19, 2026
Also, big tech companies typically dominate the movement of the S&P 500 and their profits have skewed growth for the benchmark index.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 11, 2024
Before this year, however, Hall had had uncommonly good luck with the weather, and it might have skewed his judgment.
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
