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
Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026
Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 18 May 2026
Even with the recent skid, the season’s profits are $225 for anyone who bet $100 on the best home run bets at the odds listed in the article.
—Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
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Verb
In 2015, Kathmandu was closed for multiple days after a Turkish Airlines plane skidded off the runway while landing in dense fog, per the outlet.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026
Noun
Turn into the skid - Turning into the skid can help the vehicle's tires realign to regain control.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 18 May 2026
Even with the recent skid, the season’s profits are $225 for anyone who bet $100 on the best home run bets at the odds listed in the article.
—Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skid
Verb
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Others are dipping into savings, taking on side gigs or cutting essentials to offset expenses.—
ByBryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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This might look like doing lunges while taking a work break or chair dips while dinner is cooking.—
Malissa Rodenburg,
Health,
15 May 2026
Noun
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And while some critics have theorized that part of the slide in ratings among network TV late night shows might be attributed to the hosts' increasingly intense political stands, Carter disagrees.—
Eric Deggans,
NPR,
18 May 2026
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Nothing on her slide deck changed between those two announcements.—
Heather Yerrid,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Verb
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Only two were earned, but they were all deserved after Rodón fell apart in the third frame.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
17 May 2026
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Chelsea’s squad demographic falls somewhere in between but is probably closer to the former than the latter, and a football legend with his resume should not encounter the authority problems faced by owner BlueCo’s previous hires.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
Noun
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In a statement on Friday, May 15, Italy's foreign ministry said there were 20 other Italian nationals who went out to sea that day, but did not take part in the dive and remain unharmed.—
Brian Brant,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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The Parker Solar Probe has been repeatedly dive-bombing the sun ever since its launch in 2018 to measure the solar environment very close to our star’s surface for the first time.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Global markets tumbled and oil prices rose Monday, with the international benchmark Brent crude oil around $110 per barrel.—
Chantal Da Silva,
NBC news,
18 May 2026
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Time has slipped away as the launch team has encountered more issues; winter tumbled into spring, and now summer is mere weeks away.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
18 May 2026
Noun
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The rooms The 63 rooms and suites range from one- to three-bedrooms, and all are spacious (although the largest is a 4,500-square-foot three-bedroom villa with a private infinity plunge pool).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Pawlikowski has never been prone to go long, but at just 82 minutes, Fatherland is as bracing and brief as a polar-bear plunge.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
15 May 2026
Verb
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McGrail says Janet declined and put an end to the evening.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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Schoenbrun’s third feature, Teenage Sex & Death at Camp Miasma stars Einbinder as an enthusiastic young director who is tasked with resurrecting the Camp Miasma slasher franchise after years of subpar sequels and declining fandom.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
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While the simple Deluxe Room is ideal for a quick overnight trip, guests looking for a longer stay should spread out in the Junior Suite with Living & Dining Area, which opens onto a semi-private stone patio with a bocce court and a firepit in the warmer months.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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Nick’s family also made three trips from Columbus to visit, including for the brothers’ favorite moment, Game 4 of the Dallas Stars series.—
Joe Smith,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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“Skid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skid. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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