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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According to a poll released on Monday by Bowling Green State University, Ohio’s 2026 gubernatorial election appears to be competitive for Democrats who have slipped in support in the state over the past decade.
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Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025
The Titans picked up most of their yardage on a completion to rookie wide receiver Elic Ayomanor when cornerback Carlton Davis III slipped in coverage.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
Tight control over who can join helps prevent impersonators from slipping in unnoticed.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Between the tension and a slip in its regular season record, Denver made the shocking move to part with people who helped deliver the franchise its only ring.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 15 Oct. 2025
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Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025
The Titans picked up most of their yardage on a completion to rookie wide receiver Elic Ayomanor when cornerback Carlton Davis III slipped in coverage.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
Tight control over who can join helps prevent impersonators from slipping in unnoticed.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Between the tension and a slip in its regular season record, Denver made the shocking move to part with people who helped deliver the franchise its only ring.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 15 Oct. 2025
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“Slip in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slip%20in. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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