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skimmings Synonyms

Another word for skimmings

Choosing another word for skimmings depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Matter removed from the surface of a liquid, such as cream from milk, foam from broth, or dross from molten metal.

Usage Example

"The chef carefully ladled the foamy scum off the top of the simmering bone broth to ensure a clear soup."

Strong
scum
froth
foam
dross

• noun (Context 2)

Portions of money or profit illicitly taken or diverted before the official total is recorded or taxed.

Usage Example

"Federal auditors discovered that the casino managers had been hiding millions of dollars in unreported cash rake-off."

Strong
rake-off
pilferage
embezzlement

Opposites of skimmings

The opposite of skimmings shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

dregs
lees
sediment
grounds
See all opposites of skimmings

• Nearby Words

skilsaw
skim
skimmer
skimmings
skimp
skimpily
skimpiness

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Skimmings. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/skimmings
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