skews

present tense third-person singular of skew
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as in influences
to change (something) in a way that makes it unfair or inaccurate The researchers tried to anticipate any problems that might skew the results of the study. Try not to let that one negative experience skew your opinion of the restaurant.

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Recent Examples of skews Horror can certainly pop but isn’t a typical offering on Christmas, which skews family friendly. Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 29 Dec. 2024 But the pop gestures and Swizz Beatz-y slaps make for an album that, like its title, skews more straightforward than its freaky lineage required. Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2024 Something too young for them may be boring, while something that skews too old can lead to frustration. Jessica Booth, Parents, 16 Dec. 2024

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“Skews.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skews. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.

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