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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On the other hand, the new engine's drivability was definitely worse, which may have skewed the picture.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
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
A majority of studies have skewed heavily in the direction of food frequency, or how often people are consuming certain items.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 2, 2025
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
