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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Shares of Birkenstock slipped in pre-market trading after the clog-brand posted second-quarter results reflecting in part the impact from the Middle East war.
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Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
How to Grow Sweet Potato Slips in Water Growing slips in water is the traditional method used most often.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 10 May 2026
After a hot start — The Night Agent‘s first season broke into Netflix’s Most Popular English series list and stayed there for three years — viewership has slipped in Season 2 and 3.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 4 May 2026
The new launch target was the third time that Starship's 12th overall test flight has slipped in 2026 amid preparations for SpaceX to roll out the larger and more advanced version of the rocket.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 1 May 2026
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Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
How to Grow Sweet Potato Slips in Water Growing slips in water is the traditional method used most often.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 10 May 2026
After a hot start — The Night Agent‘s first season broke into Netflix’s Most Popular English series list and stayed there for three years — viewership has slipped in Season 2 and 3.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 4 May 2026
The new launch target was the third time that Starship's 12th overall test flight has slipped in 2026 amid preparations for SpaceX to roll out the larger and more advanced version of the rocket.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 1 May 2026
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“Slip in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slip%20in. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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