1
as in to fall
to decline gradually from a standard level
the store's quality of service began to slip after the new owners took over
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in to stumble
to go down from an upright position suddenly and involuntarily
be careful not to slip on the spilled oil
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
4
5
as in to flow
to move or proceed smoothly and readily
jumped into the car and slipped behind the wheel
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
as in mistake
an unintentional departure from truth or accuracy
a careless slip of the tongue
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
3
as in escape
the act or an instance of getting free from danger or confinement
gave her pursuers the slip
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
4
as in trip
a wrong judgment
that's not the sort of slip that a prudent person would have made
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of slip
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
23 June 2026
Walsh could sense Brown wasn’t going to let the Celtics slip much.
—
Jay King,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Logan Smith,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
This eye-catching gold slip with cream trim and sky-high slit works wonders with a simple satchel and classic Mary Janes.
—
Julia Guerra,
InStyle,
21 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for slip
Verb
What could be easier on a sunny morning than slipping into a one-and-done dress and heading out for the day?
—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
23 June 2026
Walsh could sense Brown wasn’t going to let the Celtics slip much.
—
Jay King,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Noun
However, Trooper Hunter Mathews told CBS Colorado the driver, a 70-year-old man from New Mexico, was taken to the hospital for injuries suffered in a slip and fall after the crash.
—
Logan Smith,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
This eye-catching gold slip with cream trim and sky-high slit works wonders with a simple satchel and classic Mary Janes.
—
Julia Guerra,
InStyle,
21 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for slip
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slip
Verb
-
So far, Milei has defended his Cabinet chief, even as the scandal damaged his government’s public image, constrained his political leverage in negotiations with allies and undermined his communication about spending cuts to Argentines scraping by on salaries that increasingly fall behind inflation.
-
As opposed to the first film, where a good girl falls for a bad boy, the sequel turns the concept upside down, with Pfeiffer playing the bad girl who falls for a good boy.
Verb
-
There's been some stumbling plays, thwarted by tripping and dramatic falls.
-
The conversation stumbles on for a few moments, but Crook can’t find the words.
Verb
-
Argentina won the last World Cup after losing its opener to lowly Saudi Arabia, Portugal won Euro 2016 after sneaking into the knockouts following three draws in the group stage and Spain won the 2010 World Cup after losing its opening match to Switzerland.
-
Steer snuck a slow roller under the glove of the second baseman Chisholm, and as Steer surged to second, José Caballero — who moved from left field to center field an inning earlier — came up throwing.
Verb
-
For Lestat, embracing the loneliness has an immediate reaction on the muses lurking in the crowds at his show.
-
Jamon has left the past behind, but danger still lurks.
Verb
-
Although maritime traffic has been able to flow through the channel, the future of the Strait of Hormuz remains in flux.
-
Shares are up 43% in the year to date as more money has flowed into regional gaming.
Verb
-
The president said that his administration would have to drain the pool and start over again as the new liner shed chunks of itself.
-
Just as my outfit choices become breezier in the soupy months of summer, my makeup routine sheds some layers, too.
Noun
-
After completing his four-year stretch, Clayton-Thomas in 1962 began frequenting the music scene on the Yonge Street strip, when Arkansas rockabilly great Ronnie Hawkins gave him his first paying job in music.
-
Looking Back To Move Forward Leight started Archives in 2010 on Abbott Kinney Boulevard, a trendy mile-long strip in Venice Beach, California.
Noun
-
The Dodgers took full advantage of the Padres’ defensive mistakes to jump-start their offense.
-
Bad luck happens, but preventable mistakes almost always cause road problems.
Cite this Entry
“Slip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slip. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
