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   skim

   /skim/

   verb

   • 1. remove (a substance) from the surface of a liquid: "as the scum rises, skim it off" Similar removetake offscoop offspoon offladle offcream
   • ▪ remove a substance from the surface of (a liquid): "bring to the boil, then skim it to remove any foam"
   • ▪ steal or embezzle (money), especially in small amounts over a period of time: informal "she was skimming money from the household kitty"
   • ▪ fraudulently copy (credit or debit card details) with a card swipe or other device.
   • 2. go or move quickly and lightly over or on a surface or through the air: "he let his fingers skim across her shoulders" Similar glidemove lightlyslidesailplanescudskatefloatcoastaquaplaneskid
   • ▪ pass over (a surface), nearly or lightly touching it in the process: "we stood on the bridge, watching swallows skimming the water"
   • ▪ throw (a flat stone) low over an expanse of water so that it bounces on the surface several times: "he bent to pick up a small pebble, skimming it across the glittering water" Similar throwtossflingcastpitchbounceskip
   • 3. read (something) quickly or cursorily so as to note only the important points: "he sat down and skimmed the report" Similar glance throughflick throughflip throughleaf throughthumb throughread quicklyscanlook throughhave a quick look atrun one's eye overdip intobrowse throughOpposite pore over
   • ▪ deal with or treat (a subject) briefly or superficially: "she skimmed over her meeting with Roger—it had suddenly become rather difficult to speak of him" Similar mention brieflymake only brief mention ofpass over quicklyskate overgloss overskipOpposite elaborate on

   noun

   • 1. a thin layer of a substance on the surface of a liquid: "a skim of ice"
   • 2. an act of reading something quickly or superficially: "a quick skim through the pamphlet"

   Word Origin Middle English (in the sense ‘remove scum from (a liquid)’): back-formation from skimmer, or from Old French escumer, from escume ‘scum, foam’.

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › SkimsSkims - Wikipedia

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   Skims is an American shapewear and clothing brand co-founded by Kim Kardashian, Emma Grede and Jens Grede. Skims has a focus on body positivity and inclusivity across the brand and practices inclusive sizing. The company was valued at over $4 billion in July 2023.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › skimSkim Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of SKIM is to clear (a liquid) of scum or floating substance. How to use skim in a sentence.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSKIM | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   to read or consider something quickly in order to understand the main points, without studying it in detail: I've only skimmed (through/over) his letter; I haven't read it carefully yet. We've only skimmed the surface of (= considered a small part of) the problem. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. skim verb (REMOVE)

5. www.instyle.com › what-is-skims-8384753Inside Skims, Kim Kardashian's Billion-Dollar Business - InStyle

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   Nov 7, 2023 · Skims is a vibe, a lifestyle, a state of mind. Okay, fine, it's a shapewear, swim, and loungewear brand that blends Kardashian's professed love of minimalism with major trends.

6. www.capitalfm.com › news › celebrityKim Kardashian Skims: What Are They, How Much Do They Cost ... -...

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   Jun 11, 2020 · Skims describes itself as ‘Kim's answer to shapewear that actually works.’ and says its pieces are ‘designed to smooth, enhance, lift and tone’ and offer ‘a solution for every...

7. www.complex.com › kim-kardashian-skims-timelineKim Kardashian SKIMS History: From Launch To Now | Complex

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   Oct 30, 2023 · When: June 2019. On June 28, 2019, Kardashian introduced to the world the first pieces from her shapewear line that would later be known as SKIMS. Her line was originally named “Kimono” and she...

8. people.com › style › kim-kardashian-talks-changing-name-shapeKim Kardashian Gets Candid About Changing the Name of Her...

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   Nov 18, 2019 · SKIMS. One of the biggest setbacks Kardashian West faced after changing the name was figuring out how to save and repurpose the inventory, or else the company would “lose $10 million.”. Kim ...