as in to dip
to go to a lower level especially abruptly
the local economy skidded when the last manufacturing plant moved away
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Recent Examples of skid
Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
In 2020, an Air India Express—a subsidiary of Air India—with almost 200 passengers and crew skidded off a runway during heavy rain, killing 17.
—Hannah Parry
barney Henderson, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025
Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2025
Joaquin Buckley Kamaru Usman (20-4) , the former UFC welterweight champion, enters UFC Atlanta on a three-fight losing skid.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
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Verb
Topline The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a JetBlue flight that skidded off the runway at Boston Logan International Airport on Thursday, officials said.
—Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
In 2020, an Air India Express—a subsidiary of Air India—with almost 200 passengers and crew skidded off a runway during heavy rain, killing 17.
—Hannah Parry
barney Henderson, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025
Noun
There will almost certainly be a stretch of games more surprising than the team’s 7-0 start to the season or its 0-6 skid a couple of weeks ago.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2025
Joaquin Buckley Kamaru Usman (20-4) , the former UFC welterweight champion, enters UFC Atlanta on a three-fight losing skid.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skid
Verb
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The median price dips to $237,500 heading into University City North.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2025
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Accenture’s stock dipped almost 7.5% to $285 per share last week after the company reported a decline of 6% in its new bookings at $19.7 billion in Q3 2025.—
Ankita Dhawan,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
Noun
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Provide a header and 2-3 bullet points for each slide.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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The slides look like a basketball and come with the NBA logo on the top.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
13 June 2025
Verb
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Monthly spending has also fallen by almost $20 year-over-year.—
Jon Kirchner,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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However, that strategy could fall flat if Cuomo keeps his campaign alive.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
27 June 2025
Noun
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Club Tac is a sleepy dive bar with drink specials and a wall of certificates that, upon closer inspection, turn out to be from E Clampus Vitus, a men’s-only organization devoted to the history of the Western Gold Rush.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
20 June 2025
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The approximately 50-minute episode dives into Oliver’s television beginnings with The Naked Chef and follows his journey from novice cooking show host to mentor to activist.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2025
Verb
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Oil prices tumble from June 20 highs Unable to view our graphics?—
Jim Sergent,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
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In 1996, a 3-year-old boy tumbled 24 feet into a gorilla enclosure after sliding through a barrier at a Chicago-area zoo.—
Mark Gray,
People.com,
27 June 2025
Noun
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At the Koh Lanta property, the pool villas are especially popular because of the private plunge pool, waterfront location and extra space.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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An eight-person spa offers a refreshing post-ride plunge.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2025
Verb
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But the league declined to comment on any punishment for the official.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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Exports from Japan fall in May Japan exports in May declined 1.7% year over year, according to data from Japan's trade ministry released Wednesday.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
18 June 2025
Noun
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The store also buys your old stuff, but make sure the buyer is there before making the trip.—
Katie Black,
Charlotte Observer,
27 June 2025
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How much does Wildland Trekking camping trips cost?—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
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“Skid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skid. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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