SKID Synonyms: 64 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

Definition of skid

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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The Mando movie took a 69% drop at the domestic box office in its second weekend, while Masters of the Universe skidded 71% in its second frame. — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026 Paul, wild with concern, leaped from his mount and skidded down the bank. — Dolores Brown, Outdoor Life, 17 June 2026

Noun

Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control. — Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026 Catcher Kyle Teel snapped an 0-for-13 skid with a two-run single before Braden Montgomery clubbed a three-run home run to break the game open. — Andy Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 12 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for skid

Recent Examples of Synonyms for skid

Verb

Speier’s co-founder dipped out of the business in November 2022.

— Julia Coin July 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026
Trump’s top border policy advisor, Tom Homan, told Fox News on Monday that monthly detention numbers dipped because of the partial government shutdown earlier this year.

— Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026

Definition of dip

Noun

Not an average city stay— as much as the hotel has a party scene, around hot dive and cocktail bars—there is also green space all around the property's location.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
As class 203 dives into a braiding craze, Noah finds himself without anything to braid until his teacher hands him a torn whiteboard rag.

— Brittney Melton, NPR, 27 July 2026

Definition of dive

Verb

Shares in Volkswagen Group, which also owns Skoda and Audi, have tumbled more than 30% over the past 12 months and were trading down almost 2% early afternoon local time on Friday.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
There were signs of maturity beyond his years during the play-offs, when Sooryavanshi bided his time as wickets tumbled before exploding for a 47-ball 96 in a loss against the Gujarat Titans.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 24 July 2026

Definition of tumble

Noun

The plunge comes after CoreWeave reported in early May that its interest expense more than doubled during the first quarter.

— Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 22 July 2026
While the property doesn't have a spa, guests can head to the lakefront just a few minutes away for a quick dip at Montrose Beach (or a cold plunge, depending on the time of year).

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 July 2026

Definition of plunge

Verb

Leavenworth County Attorney Todd Thompson, who previously oversaw the prosecution against Hermes, declined to comment on the closed criminal case or Hermes’ campaign.

— Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026
However, declining vaccination rates fueled by vaccine hesitancy have created pockets of susceptible individuals where the virus can spread quickly.

— Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026

Definition of decline

Noun

Tampa, New York and Philadelphia will host Phil Parkinson’s side, who flew across the Atlantic on Wednesday for a trip featuring a trio of friendlies against Premier League opposition — Leeds United, Liverpool and Sunderland.

— Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Even if the oil is placed on smaller tankers, heading through the Mediterranean and around Africa makes a typical four-week trip into an eight-week one.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 24 July 2026

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