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
Alison Dirr, jsonline.com, 13 Aug. 2025
The Rockies rallied from a 5-2 deficit to clinch the three-game series after winning on Tuesday night to snap an eight-game skid.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 13 Aug. 2025
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 15 Aug. 2025
Dylan brought it out wide on the freeway ramp, the tires soft, and bald, and skidding on the powdered gravel, and Bob took to hollering with his head hung out the window like a big dog.
—Literary Hub, 13 Aug. 2025
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Verb
On the morning of Aug. 13, a three-person city crew equipped with a skid steer, a dump truck, shovels and rakes was making its way up North 19th Street, picking up pile after pile of debris sitting outside homes.
—Alison Dirr, jsonline.com, 13 Aug. 2025
The Rockies rallied from a 5-2 deficit to clinch the three-game series after winning on Tuesday night to snap an eight-game skid.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 13 Aug. 2025
Noun
Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control.
Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 15 Aug. 2025
Dylan brought it out wide on the freeway ramp, the tires soft, and bald, and skidding on the powdered gravel, and Bob took to hollering with his head hung out the window like a big dog.
—Literary Hub, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skid
Verb
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So far this decade — according to Brian McNoldy, a senior research associate at the University of Miami’s Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric and Earth Science — the number of days that lows failed to dip below 80 degrees has already doubled compared to the 2000’s.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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Huawei Huawei on Thursday launched the second generation of its trifold smartphone, as the Chinese tech giant looks to cement its comeback in its home market and dip its toe back overseas.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But Castellanos’ defensive metrics, which rank among the worst in the sport, along with a slide on offense over the past month, have made things untenable.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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In 2019, after witnessing a slide in its share price, Marks & Spencer lost its slot in the prestigious index, only to return in 2023.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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National Weather Service meteorologists consider forecasting waterspouts during the late summer and fall whenever large, cool air masses overspread the waters of the Great Lakes.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Department of Buildings told CBS News New York and News 12 Long Island that a 10-by-10-inch section of the ceiling collapsed due to possible water damage, and pieces of the building fell on customers dining inside.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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On the river, the Boise Fire Department’s dive team may not be out as much to scope out hazards, Boise Parks and Recreation Director Doug Holloway told the Statesman.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Sep. 2025
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According to a deep-dive investigative piece on the case published in The Cut, Kendra was hiding much more from her family than just her horrifying role as her own daughter’s catfish.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Lisbon, Portugal Lisbon, Portugal’s coastal capital, is built across seven mighty hills that tumble toward the Tagus River.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Constellation Brands shares tumbled more than 6% after the Modelo and Corona parent company cut its outlook for the fiscal year.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Travelers can expect to sail past incredible vistas of fjords and towering glaciers, or get their hearts pumping with a requisite polar plunge, diving into the icy waters for the ultimate rush.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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From Moon Milk to magnesium, steam rooms to cold plunges—how 250 days on the road traveler Daniel Scheffler’s rituals turn jet lag into renewal and offers a solid way to recover.—
Daniel Scheffler,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Burberry's share price has fallen sharply over recent years, declining almost 80% from April 2023 to September 2024, as waning sales and a slew of management changes exacerbated a wider luxury downturn.—
Karen Gilchrist,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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Morris and his attorneys declined comment.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Travelers already fortunate enough to spend a few days in the epitome of paradise know what these excited resort-goers are in for—the trip of a lifetime.—
Katie Lockhart,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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During a weekend trip with a billionaire’s son, they are targeted by a gang of kidnappers.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Skid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skid. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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