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Verb skate over has 1 sense
- gloss over, skate over, smooth over, slur over, skimp over - treat hurriedly or avoid dealing with properly
--1 is one way to treat, handle, do by
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Term: skate over
Definition:
Verb: To treat or address something superficially or briefly without going into detail or giving it proper attention.
Verb: To go swiftly or lightly over a surface, often with skates or wheels.
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Sample Sentences:
Verb:
- During his presentation, the speaker decided to skate over the complex issue of tax reforms.
- She preferred to skate over the negative aspects of her past and focus only on the positive achievements.
Verb:
- The children laughed and rejoiced as they skated over the frozen pond.
- He effortlessly skated over the ramps at the skatepark, performing impressive tricks.
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