Gloss over
Gloss over verb - To make (something) seem less bad by offering excuses.
Skimming and gloss over are semantically related. In some cases you can replace term "Skimming" with "Gloss over", this verbs are similar.
Skimming
Skimming noun - The act of removing floating material from the surface of a liquid.
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Gloss over and skimming are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Gloss over" instead a verb "Skimming".
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Skimming and Gloss over. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 01, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/gloss_over/skimming
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