slip in
phrasal 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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Unemployment benefits claims rose in the most recent week, and job openings slipped in December.
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Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
Arsenal have allowed their previously commanding lead to slip in recent weeks while Nottingham Forest and West Ham have both found form to boost their chances of avoiding relegation.
—Graham Ruthven, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Seal cracks and crevices where insects can slip in and hide.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 30 Jan. 2026
While Arteta’s team have allowed its lead to slip in recent weeks, the Gunners are still title favourites.
—Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
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Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
Arsenal have allowed their previously commanding lead to slip in recent weeks while Nottingham Forest and West Ham have both found form to boost their chances of avoiding relegation.
—Graham Ruthven, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Seal cracks and crevices where insects can slip in and hide.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 30 Jan. 2026
While Arteta’s team have allowed its lead to slip in recent weeks, the Gunners are still title favourites.
—Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
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“Slip in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slip%20in. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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