slip in

verb

slipped in; slipping in; slips in
1
: to include especially without warning or in a way that is not obvious
He managed to slip in a few jokes during his speech.
2
: to enter a place without being noticed
She slipped in through the back door.

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Oil prices were holding steady after slipping in recent days. ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026 An analyst said the slip in household debt — along with gross domestic product growth under 2% and a softer jobs market — is reflective of a slowing economy. Cory Smith, Baltimore Sun, 12 Aug. 2026 During the event, the moon will slip in front of the sun, creating a total solar eclipse visible in some countries such as Greenland, Iceland and Spain, according to NASA. Melina Khan, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026 Launch from Haserot Park, paddle about 2 1/4 miles northeast along the shoreline, then slip in and snorkel right above her. Stacy Conde, Midwest Living, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for slip in

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“Slip in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slip%20in. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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