skew
verb (used with object)
to give an oblique direction to; shape, form, or cut obliquely.
skews
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present tense formof skew (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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The list of stocks skews toward energy — just as energy trader Arnold’s portfolio relies on those stocks as a geopolitical hedge — but also includes utilities and staples.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 2, 2026
The audience Kalshi is attracting is different from its typical trader base, which skews heavily toward males.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026
Tea is a category that skews very well for certain benefits, mental focus for sure.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
Russell is sanguine about that, and points out that the fact that Mercedes are dominating somewhat skews the dynamic of the contest.
From BBC ● Apr. 23, 2026
As I watch, a small explosion flashes from the launch port and one shuttle dock rail skews to one side, while the other completely detaches.
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
