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
E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 17 Dec. 2025
To remind residents of winter driving hazards, the Michigan State Police posted a video on X demonstrating how to recover from skidding on a slippery road.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 4 Nov. 2025
With pitching and defense as staples, the Cubs maintained a steady pace and avoided the prolonged skids that doomed previous seasons.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
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Verb
Her long friendship with Trish, who’s also Asian Canadian, is skidding toward indifference.
—E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 17 Dec. 2025
To remind residents of winter driving hazards, the Michigan State Police posted a video on X demonstrating how to recover from skidding on a slippery road.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Noun
Upon arrival in Minnesota, the hat made it to the home locker room in time for the team to reward Brodin for his timely goal scored versus the Canucks, on the way to snapping a five-game skid.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 4 Nov. 2025
With pitching and defense as staples, the Cubs maintained a steady pace and avoided the prolonged skids that doomed previous seasons.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skid
Verb
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Wipe the seal with a soft cloth dipped in some warm baking soda water and dry completely before closing the door.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
10 Jan. 2026
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Best of all, with prices dipping as low as $8, now’s the moment to upgrade your winter travel wardrobe without breaking the bank.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The final slide of her carousel featured a video of her trying her hand at Muay Thai, a form of Thai boxing.—
Danielle Minnetian,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Ice Castles in Silverton and Cripple Creek are a beloved stop for Coloradans and visitors to celebrate winter with slides, towers, tunnels and caverns.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Two things happened on that blustery back-to-school morning that fell exactly a month after my eleventh birthday.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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Midway through the third quarter, true freshman linebacker Mason Posa, buried on the depth chart just weeks ago, ripped the ball loose at Washington’s 7-yard line and fell on it himself.—
Ira Gorawara,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The weather wasn’t cooperating with my dive plans.—
Susan Casey,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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In the book, Poppy doesn’t run after Alex, but finds him in the local dive bar and confesses her love in front of all his coworkers.—
Ashley Boucher,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The footage shows Kim tumbling hard onto the snow and sliding across the halfpipe.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Seagate, fresh off a 14% jump, tumbled about 8% in Wednesday’s trading.—
Darla Mercado, CFP®,Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Even the most modest rooms at this 56-suite, 15-villa property feel supremely special, offering plenty of private outdoor space and individual plunge pools.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Jan. 2026
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Josue Pasillas, the city’s assistant public relations director, said 400 people preregistered for the polar plunge and the other 215 came Thursday to join the effort.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Jan. 2026
Verb
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When asked about its plans, McDonald's declined to comment to Fox News Digital.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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Due to ongoing litigation, the airline declined to comment further.—
Marina Watts,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Sharing this could save a trip, a holiday or at least someone’s sanity.—
The Kim Komando Show,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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While the benefit only applies to travel with that specific airline, this can easily save you $70 in fees per person per round-trip flight.—
Harlan Vaughn,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Skid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skid. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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