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
Vladimir Tarasenko scored the go-ahead goal in the second period, Matt Boldy had a goal and an assist, and the Minnesota Wild twice benefited from replay reviews Tuesday night in a 5-2 victory over the skidding Seattle Kraken.
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CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
After skidding for months, Tesla sales climbed in the first quarter compared to last year.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 8 Apr. 2026
Tremblay, her daughter said, was ejected from the plane upon impact and was thrown more than 300 feet — nearly the length of a football field — before slamming and skidding onto the tarmac.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
The agency’s rules touch virtually every facet of transportation safety, including regulations that keep airplanes in the sky, prevent gas pipelines from exploding and stop freight trains carrying toxic chemicals from skidding off the rails.
—Jesse Coburn, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
After skidding into the All-Star break on a six-game losing streak — and losing nine of their last 10 games — the Bulls have taken a sharp turn in strategy to close the 2025-26 season.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
What to do if your car starts skidding If your vehicle starts to hydroplane, the DMV said, ease your foot off the gas to slow down gradually and avoid slamming on the brakes.
—Sacbee.com, 19 Feb. 2026
While the snow blanketed the late-evening sky deep in the Italian Alps, and one after another, the best female snowboarders on the planet kept slipping, skidding and crashing out, Chloe Kim wrestled with her shot at history.
—Zak Keefer, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
Downhill racers may relish the speed, but cross-country skis don’t have metal edges like downhill skis do, so step-turning or skidding around fast, icy corners can make an athlete feel out of control.
—Agnes MacY, The Conversation, 5 Feb. 2026
CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
After skidding for months, Tesla sales climbed in the first quarter compared to last year.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 8 Apr. 2026
Tremblay, her daughter said, was ejected from the plane upon impact and was thrown more than 300 feet — nearly the length of a football field — before slamming and skidding onto the tarmac.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
The agency’s rules touch virtually every facet of transportation safety, including regulations that keep airplanes in the sky, prevent gas pipelines from exploding and stop freight trains carrying toxic chemicals from skidding off the rails.
—Jesse Coburn, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
After skidding into the All-Star break on a six-game losing streak — and losing nine of their last 10 games — the Bulls have taken a sharp turn in strategy to close the 2025-26 season.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
What to do if your car starts skidding If your vehicle starts to hydroplane, the DMV said, ease your foot off the gas to slow down gradually and avoid slamming on the brakes.
—Sacbee.com, 19 Feb. 2026
While the snow blanketed the late-evening sky deep in the Italian Alps, and one after another, the best female snowboarders on the planet kept slipping, skidding and crashing out, Chloe Kim wrestled with her shot at history.
—Zak Keefer, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
Downhill racers may relish the speed, but cross-country skis don’t have metal edges like downhill skis do, so step-turning or skidding around fast, icy corners can make an athlete feel out of control.
—Agnes MacY, The Conversation, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skidding
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That took share from price as sellers’ top concern, falling from nearly half of agents ranking it first to 39%.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2026
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Try to find a place that will block blowing or falling debris.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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Adell had just stolen a home run, tumbling over the waist-high wall near the right-field foul pole, which frames the left side of the photo.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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Derek Hill singled and scored on Meidroth's double, a liner to left that landed in front of a tumbling Ward.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Near-term commercial Starship launches are already contracted at about $90 million, with long-term targets plunging to $2-10 million per launch as reusability matures.—
Torrey Snow,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Apr. 2026
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Oil prices are plunging, with WTI crude down more than 17% to $93 a barrel.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2026
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Temperatures are expected to warm near 80 degrees on Monday, before dipping to the upper 60s on Tuesday.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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Artistic geniuses will continue dipping their toes in AI and fans shouldn’t expect easy answers.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
6 Apr. 2026
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Antarctic sea ice is declining at record rates, according to climate scientists.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The new listings, published Wednesday by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature, cite factors such as warming ocean waters, melting sea ice and declining availability of food to sustain such species.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2026
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Limited inventory intensified competition among buyers, with home listings plummeting 28% compared with a year earlier and properties selling for 23% above the asking price.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Church attendance is plummeting across America and churches are closing.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2026
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Shortly after dropping his ailing bid for reelection, Adams embarked on a four-day trip to Albania, meeting with the country’s Prime Minister Edi Rama and members of his Cabinet, along with local business leaders.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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In addition, a helicopter shot in the teaser sweeps low over Oyster Bay, dropping Miranda and Andy at a sprawling waterfront compound that eagle-eyed viewers—or real estate insiders—may recognize as the former estate of Billy Joel.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2026
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Oil prices are plunging, with Brent and WTI sinking below $100 a barrel.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2026
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To escape a sinking car, the agency advises drivers to stay calm, unbuckle seat belts, roll down or break a window, and get out before the car fills with water.—
Neal Riley,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Skidding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skidding. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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