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skid 1 of 2

verb

Definition of skidnext
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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skid

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noun

as in slide

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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of skid
Verb
The bus, which was carrying passengers from Sétif to the Algerian capital, skidded in the locality of El Karma, about 50 kilometers (30 miles) from Algiers, before plunging into a deep ravine. — ABC News, 31 July 2026 The car toppled a large oak tree and stopped skidding near Hills and Dales Road. — Allison Kiehl, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026
Noun
Walker broke an 0-for-11 skid with a single in the second and homered on Cole's 1-0 curveball for a 3-0 lead in the fifth. — CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026 Guello then documents pulling the skid plate off of the Komatsu excavator to free the small kitten in the video shared on July 14. — Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for skid
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skid
  1. dip
  2. slide
  3. fall
  4. dive
  5. tumble
  6. plunge
  7. decline
  8. trip
Verb
  • About seven months ago, the average 30-year mortgage rate briefly dipped below 6% for the first time in years, prompting hopes that cheaper borrowing would finally unfreeze the housing market.
    — Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Apply the vinegar by spraying it directly onto the surface or by dipping a microfiber cloth into the solution, wringing it out, and wiping the appliance.
    — Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of dip
Noun
  • In the next slide, the bat is photographed next to a 12-inch ruler, revealing it to be several inches taller than the instrument.
    — Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026
  • On Wall Street, stocks in the artificial-intelligence industry continued to rebound following their worldwide slide on Monday.
    — Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of slide
Verb
  • As Beck and Leigh fell further in love, Leigh started to see Bibbe more.
    — Josephine Reisman, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Can consumers participate online without falling prey to scammers?
    — Jon M. Huntsman, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of fall
Noun
  • This tricky false flat unloads the suspension before a hard dive into Turn 2’s double apex lefthander, where the Bimota’s active-aero winglets require serious commitment to truly appreciate.
    — Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The new Arlington, Texas, attraction broke six world records and is the first-ever giga (300-399-feet-tall) dive coaster in the world.
    — Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of dive
Verb
  • Bloom Energy — The manufacturer of fuel cells for data centers tumbled almost 6%.
    — Michelle Fox,Darla Mercado, CFP®, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The violins dig into the first three notes of a rising theme — only to tumble suddenly into a hushed dance, which Mahler marks grazioso.
    — Justin Davidson, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of tumble
Noun
  • Are cold plunges and saunas better as group activities or solo recovery?
    — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2026
  • My piece also got a cold plunge and a bath in the black linseed oil.
    — Sarah Wood González, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of plunge
Verb
  • Reps for Disney and Iger have declined to comment on Chapek’s allegations.
    — Todd Spangler, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Among primary suppliers for Europe, export volumes from nations like Russia and Saudi Arabia have declined sharply compared to early year levels.
    — , CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of decline
Noun
  • Or two weeks ago, flying to Frieze Seoul, 37 hours there and back, after a trip to the East Coast and Europe that was another 42.
    — Lane Brown, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2026
  • All staterooms provide stainless steel water bottles for guests to reuse throughout their trip, along with refill stations on board.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of trip

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“Skid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skid. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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