as in to dip
to go to a lower level especially abruptly
the local economy skidded when the last manufacturing plant moved away
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Recent Examples of skid
Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2025
His cook greeted us at the door and ushered us into the living room, which now contained a skid of boxes.
—Melinda Newman, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2025
Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 8 Oct. 2025
In one example cited by the senators, video from 2024 showed a Tesla in Full Self-Driving mode failing to detect a moving train or stop on its own, slamming into a crossing arm and skidding off the road in Ohio.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 29 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Caleb Williams is on an 0-4 skid playing on short rest but has his offense averaging 27 points in its three-game win streak.
—Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2025
His cook greeted us at the door and ushered us into the living room, which now contained a skid of boxes.
—Melinda Newman, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2025
Noun
No injuries reported after small plane skids off runway at Bowman Field
A plane landing at Bowman Field skidded off the runway Oct. 7, Louisville Regional Airport Authority spokesperson Natalie Chaudoin said.
—Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 8 Oct. 2025
In one example cited by the senators, video from 2024 showed a Tesla in Full Self-Driving mode failing to detect a moving train or stop on its own, slamming into a crossing arm and skidding off the road in Ohio.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 29 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skid
Verb
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Meanwhile, the sections that dip below provide structural continuity.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
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Once the Sun dips below the horizon, which is the case in all the hours between dusk and dawn, no solar power is generated at all.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The culprits behind Ohtani’s playoff slide are obvious.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Ticketed attractions include mechanical rides, giant slides, a jumpee activity, petting zoo and antique carousel.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Oct. 2025
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On a shotgun snap, a handoff slipped out of Bo Nix’s hands, the quarterback falling on it for a loss of four.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
20 Oct. 2025
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Our 10 favorite Amazon fall fashion staples start at just $10 right now.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Bar Tab Taran Dugal checks out a brand-new Bushwick dive.—
Helen Shaw,
New Yorker,
17 Oct. 2025
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The Leymebamba Museum offers a captivating dive into the country’s ancient past.—
Jen Richt,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The porcinis tumbled onto the kitchen counter in a sorry state.—
Callie Sumlin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
15 Oct. 2025
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Several of Ship's six Raptor engines conked out toward the end of its ascent burn, and the vehicle began to tumble.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Meester, 39, posed in a flowy, plunge-neck gown from Chopard executive Caroline Scheufele's Couture 2025 collection.—
Amy McCarthy,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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Jefferies — The investment bank’s shares jumped 3% following Thursday’s plunge of more than 10%.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Hoyer declined to speculate on whether the major-league payroll would receive a boost after Wrigley Field hosted two playoff rounds.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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The sentiment has affected Gulf IPOs, which are expected to decline to their lowest level since 2021.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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On trips within Europe—a weekend getaway to Berlin or Stockholm—I’ll pair the look with a lightweight shoulder bag, like the playful Naariian Puffer Crossbody.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Oct. 2025
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About the Queen Elizabeth The Queen Elizabeth accommodates 2,081 guests and the initial trip was sold out, Menard said.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Skid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skid. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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