as in perimeter
the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something
an old shack on the skirts of the town
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as in to circumvent
to avoid having to comply with (something) especially through cleverness
the new bill would make it harder for companies to skirt environmental regulations
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as in to join
to be adjacent to
the commercial district skirts the river's edge
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as in to border
to serve as a border for
the wooden fence that skirts the construction site
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Recent Examples of skirt
Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 7 Jan. 2026
One of our favorite after-hours looks is a crisp broadcloth tuxedo shirt with either tailored pants or a taffeta skirt—a timeless, elevated look that will never go out of style.
—Avery Matera, Glamour, 6 Jan. 2026
Tara Larson, Footwear News, 21 Dec. 2025
The main Grayhus tent includes skirted edges that rest on the ground to further protect against unwanted intrusions.
—New Atlas, 19 Dec. 2025
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Noun
Keep browsing for discounts on other product categories as well, including sweaters, coats, tops, skirts, and more.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 7 Jan. 2026
One of our favorite after-hours looks is a crisp broadcloth tuxedo shirt with either tailored pants or a taffeta skirt—a timeless, elevated look that will never go out of style.
—Avery Matera, Glamour, 6 Jan. 2026
Verb
The bodice attached to an oversized black tulle skirt with a low rise.
—Tara Larson, Footwear News, 21 Dec. 2025
The main Grayhus tent includes skirted edges that rest on the ground to further protect against unwanted intrusions.
—New Atlas, 19 Dec. 2025
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Agents reportedly found Wu again, who admitted to taking videos of the B‑2 Spirit aircraft and numerous photographs of the base, including its perimeter fencing, a gate and military equipment.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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The New York City Police Department maintained a safety perimeter around the protest to ensure no chaos sparked between the opposing protesters.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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Similar to fellow Arsenal summer signing Eberechi Eze — another keen chess player — the assumption would be that the skills taken from the board game have helped Zubimendi be a step ahead in enticing and then bypassing opposition players.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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In the mid-20th century, egg coffee was invented as a creative way to bypass milk shortages of the time.—
Arundhati Hazra,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2026
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In Washington, the president believes that might makes right, that the courts are simply speed bumps, not stop signs — that democracy is a nuisance to be circumvented.—
Sacramento Bee staff,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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The unilateral interceptions could complicate Ukraine peace talks between the US and Russia, which is said to use a fleet of shadow tankers to circumvent Western sanctions.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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Jim Harbaugh also discounted any notion that his brother would join him with the Chargers in any capacity.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
8 Jan. 2026
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Warren joins former Boise State wide receivers coach Matt Miller and safeties coach Tyler Stockton in departing the program in recent days.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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The civil war in Yemen, on the southern edge of the Arabian Peninsula and bordering the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, has killed more than 150,000 people, including fighters and civilians.—
Fatma Khaled,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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The state of Veracruz, which borders the Gulf of Mexico, has been impacted for years by violence linked to organized crime groups fighting for control of drug trafficking routes.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Rye whiskey is the drier and spicier cousin of bourbon with an herbaceous edge, an edge which (as with the Sazerac, La Louisiane and others) is given a few dozen exclamation points with a dash of absinthe.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
10 Jan. 2026
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Cake mix, lemon pie filling, and butter come together in the oven to create crisp edges and a gooey, citrusy center, while a little cream cheese in the mix rounds out the lemon’s brightness.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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To avoid this dilemma, my aunt always travels with a portable power bank like this slim option from Anker.—
Stephanie Gray,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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Learn how to properly thaw frozen pipes, and how to avoid them in the first place.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
11 Jan. 2026
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Davis faces three counts of first-degree assault and a single count each of second-degree manslaughter, evading responsibility involving a death, reckless driving and failure to drive in the proper lane.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
7 Jan. 2026
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Ashton Hill, 17, was charged with discharge of a firearm in certain municipalities, evading arrest, riot participation, possession of marijuana under two ounces in a drug-free zone and possession of CS PG2 under one gram.—
Sergio Candido,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Skirt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skirt. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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