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
Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 20 Oct. 2025
Cargo plane skids off runway in Hong Kong An Emirates Boeing 747 cargo plane skidded off the runway after arriving at Hong Kong International Airport and landed in the sea, according to airport authority.
—Clara McMichael, ABC News, 19 Oct. 2025
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2025
That contentious win snapped Minnesota’s 10-game losing skid in Iowa City since 1999 and ended an eight-game overall losing streak in the rivalry since 2014.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 20 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Read All About It Two people were killed when a cargo plane skidded off a runway at Hong Kong International Airport after striking a ground service vehicle, sending both into the sea, officials said.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 20 Oct. 2025
Cargo plane skids off runway in Hong Kong An Emirates Boeing 747 cargo plane skidded off the runway after arriving at Hong Kong International Airport and landed in the sea, according to airport authority.
—Clara McMichael, ABC News, 19 Oct. 2025
Noun
Turn into the skid - Turning into the skid can help the vehicle's tires realign to regain control.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2025
That contentious win snapped Minnesota’s 10-game losing skid in Iowa City since 1999 and ended an eight-game overall losing streak in the rivalry since 2014.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 20 Oct. 2025
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Verb
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Performances have not been disastrous, even as results have dipped against strong opponents.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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Highs are expected to reach the lower 80s with temperatures dipping to the 60s— a welcome break after the long hot summer and early fall.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Earlier this month, a Delta Air Lines flight attendant caused delays after accidentally deploying an emergency slide at an arrival gate.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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There were no slides, no product demo.—
Michal Lev-Ram, CNBC Contributor,
CNBC,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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And King Priam, at great personal risk, shows up with a ransom and falls on his knees and clasps Achilles’ hand.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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As Semafor previously reported, many inside the magazine were excited by Guiducci’s arrival, believing the old Vanity Fair was moving too slowly, had fallen too far outside the zeitgeist, and had lost some of its sheen.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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This low-rise district is chock-full of dive bars, food trucks, yoga studios, tattoo parlors and clubs.—
Kathryn Streeter,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
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The company claimed that the trial proved the Tiqker’s ability to operate reliably during multiple dives, proving its ability to work in real-world defense environments.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Trex — The decking and railing products manufacturer tumbled 29% after slashing its full-year sales outlook due to weak demand.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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Temperatures are expected to tumble into the mid-20s by early Monday, with wind chills in the teens.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Amenities include access to the McCormick pool, locker rooms, saunas, steam room, cold plunge, hot tub, snacks and beverages.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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The lower level of the house will also include a spa area with a cold plunge tub, whirlpool and steam shower.—
Rachel Wegner,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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No Buffett, no premium Since Warren Buffett announced his retirement from Berkshire Hathaway its stock has declined 11% in a period when the S&P 500 rose 20%.—
Geoff Colvin,
Fortune,
31 Oct. 2025
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Baldwin’s lawyers declined to comment on Kenney’s suit.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Compact Umbrella London is no stranger to rainy days, and as many cities gear up for less predictable weather this fall and winter, Ali says an umbrella is a must-have item for any trip.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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Yet, with the rest of the squad beginning their preparations for a midweek trip to Hartlepool United in the League Cup, his absence had alarm bells ringing.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Skid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skid. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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