as in falling
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 skidding
Video of the landing shows the plane skidding down the runway accompanied by smoke and flames.
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Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
The shocking recording shows the front passenger door of a black SUV opening and a tiny body tumbling out and skidding along the asphalt as the vehicle makes an eastbound turn onto West Malvern Avenue from North Euclid Street in Fullerton.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Ease off the gas pedal and brakes, and turn in the direction the car is skidding.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 26 Jan. 2026
Steering in the opposite direction could mean skidding or spinning out.
—Jamie Landers, Dallas Morning News, 26 Jan. 2026
According to the law, exhibition driving is described as operating a vehicle close to a crowd and intentionally skidding, swerving while accelerating or causing the wheels to lose contact with the ground, among other actions.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
Her long friendship with Trish, who’s also Asian Canadian, is skidding toward indifference.
—E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 17 Dec. 2025
The plane landed on top of a 2023 Toyota Camry before skidding in front of the car onto the road, according to a report from affiliate FOX 35 Orlando.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 12 Dec. 2025
The plane cleared a fence at the back of the airfield before skidding for roughly half a mile, destroying at least two businesses.
—Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 12 Nov. 2025
Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
The shocking recording shows the front passenger door of a black SUV opening and a tiny body tumbling out and skidding along the asphalt as the vehicle makes an eastbound turn onto West Malvern Avenue from North Euclid Street in Fullerton.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Ease off the gas pedal and brakes, and turn in the direction the car is skidding.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 26 Jan. 2026
Steering in the opposite direction could mean skidding or spinning out.
—Jamie Landers, Dallas Morning News, 26 Jan. 2026
According to the law, exhibition driving is described as operating a vehicle close to a crowd and intentionally skidding, swerving while accelerating or causing the wheels to lose contact with the ground, among other actions.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
Her long friendship with Trish, who’s also Asian Canadian, is skidding toward indifference.
—E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 17 Dec. 2025
The plane landed on top of a 2023 Toyota Camry before skidding in front of the car onto the road, according to a report from affiliate FOX 35 Orlando.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 12 Dec. 2025
The plane cleared a fence at the back of the airfield before skidding for roughly half a mile, destroying at least two businesses.
—Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 12 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skidding
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But absent any concerning signs that the labor market is falling a cliff, the Fed will also likely turn to inflation data for the cue on when to lower rates again.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
28 Jan. 2026
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But their story appears to be falling apart.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 Jan. 2026
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Matas Buzelis threw a ball off James while tumbling out of bounds on defense for a change of possession.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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The shocking recording shows the front passenger door of a black SUV opening and a tiny body tumbling out and skidding along the asphalt as the vehicle makes an eastbound turn onto West Malvern Avenue from North Euclid Street in Fullerton.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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In Nashville, high temperatures were to rise Wednesday just above freezing before plunging to 13 F overnight.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
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In Nashville, Tennessee, where nearly 100,000 power outages lingered early Wednesday, high temperatures were to rise just above freezing before plunging to 13 Fahrenheit overnight.—
Russ Bynum,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Mornings will be well below zero, with wind chills dipping into the 20s below zero at times.—
Joseph Dames,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Increasing clouds are expected Tuesday, with a high near 23 degrees and wind chill values dipping below zero at times as a light southwest wind develops.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Jan. 2026
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The company‘s core broadband business continues declining as customers abandon cable for wireless 5G alternatives.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
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Arnaout believes the absence of Maher took a mental toll on Wael which led to his health declining.—
Nicquel Terry Ellis,
CNN Money,
29 Jan. 2026
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Now, with customers and staff members alike staying at home — concerned about witnessing violence or being arrested themselves — sales are plummeting and businesses are running out of cash to pay for their expenses, says Trent.—
Megan Sauer,
CNBC,
28 Jan. 2026
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During the largest winter storm of the season, which saw up to two-feet of snow blanket New England as a deep freeze sent temperatures plummeting into the single-digits, the regional grid reported that oil was heavily relied on while renewable energy sources provided negligible electrical power.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
28 Jan. 2026
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Panama was the first Latin American country to join the global infrastructure drive in 2017 after dropping diplomatic ties with Taipei.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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Also, the cold weather is forecast to get much worse from Sunday, with temperatures dropping even further and making the time frame for a pause in attacks hard to understand.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Jan. 2026
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And despite sinking into an early 20-point deficit, the Bulls gave it to the Lakers in spurts throughout the fourth quarter.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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In this recent image taken in early January 2026, the clouds above the Pacific Ocean are silhouetted in the golden light from the sinking sun.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Skidding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skidding. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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