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
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
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
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Verb
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
Noun
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skid
Verb
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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
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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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Dua Lipa's new diamante floral manicure is also still in keeping with the manicure she was spotted wearing in Paris in May, which featured a pink nude base and a strategic placement of tiny silver stars (see slide 18 for a close-up snap).—
Fiona Embleton,
Glamour,
29 June 2025
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Sanders’ draft slide lasted until the third day, when Cleveland selected him.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
29 June 2025
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When her moment came to walk the red carpet three days later, a radiant Cassie held hands with Combs, her hair styled to fall just over her injured eyebrow and eye.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
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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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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
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Adjust earnings per share tumbled 86% to 14 cents, beating Wall Street forecasts by a penny.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
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
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Iran's missile launches have declined, though officials have not explained.—
Amanda Castro
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 June 2025
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That provision alarmed Democratic lawmakers at a time when public districts large and small are seeing their enrollments decline as more Florida families choose charters, private schools or homeschool options.—
Kate Payne,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 June 2025
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No matter where your summer trips take you, these breezy clothes, home and kitchen must-haves, beauty essentials, and travel staples are guaranteed to create a summer of fun.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
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 3 Jul. 2025.
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