SKIDDING Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

skidding

verb

present participle of skid

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 Quick turns can result in tires skidding and damaging the turf. — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2026 Five cars heading straight for us, skidding and swerving in crazy figure eights. — Literary Hub, 15 May 2026 For now, all eyes turn to the skidding Mets, who own one of baseball’s most expensive payrolls and worst records. — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 29 Apr. 2026 The driver seemingly spots the student and attempts to brake, skidding into the grass to the right of the bus and striking Abby. — Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 24 May 2026 While the artificial intelligence chipmaker is up about 12% in 2026, shares have been skidding in the past month, losing roughly 3%. — Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 22 June 2026 The 24-year-old Italian was mixing woeful drop shots with regulation misses (Sinner made 54 unforced errors in the first three sets) against Kecmanović, who was serving brilliantly and skidding the ball through the court. — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 29 June 2026 Braxton Ashcraft struck out 11 in six innings, Ryan O'Hearn and Nick Gonzales homered, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the skidding Minnesota Twins 9-3 on Sunday to complete a three-game sweep. — CBS News, 31 May 2026 Braxton Ashcraft struck out 11 in six innings, Ryan O’Hearn and Nick Gonzales homered, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the skidding Minnesota Twins 9-3 on Sunday to complete a three-game sweep. — ABC News, 31 May 2026

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The report will also provide insight into whether American workers’ paychecks are falling further behind inflation.

— Rachel Barber, USA Today, 2 July 2026
But Musk fell short of the yearly 5% minimum the IRS legally requires his foundation to give away, after falling roughly $423 million short in 2023.

— Ty Roush, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Definition of falling

Verb

Earlier this week, Sandy took an unexpected fledge after losing her balance and tumbling down the nest tree.

— Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 2 July 2026
On July 9, 2025, people at Camp Wildcraft reported hearing a loud crack before the massive branch, estimated to weigh several hundred pounds, came tumbling down, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Lt.

— Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026

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Handwerker revealed that Gerber joined her mom at the event with a second photo posted on July 5, which showed the Mother Mary actress wearing a bodycon black gown with a plunging sweetheart neckline that dipped to her ribs.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 5 July 2026
Olandria Carthen attended the 2026 BET Awards in Los Angeles wearing a bright yellow gown with a plunging neckline and daringly high slit.

— Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026

Definition of plunging

Verb

However, with temps dipping after sunset (and air conditioners constantly blasting indoors), a lightweight sweater is bound to come in handy.

— Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 7 July 2026
Clean and disinfect your pruning shears between working on each plant by dipping them into a dilute 10% solution of chlorine bleach water or rubbing alcohol.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 4 July 2026

Definition of dipping

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After years of declining sales, American Girl dolls are seeing a resurgence.

— Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 3 July 2026
The state also has goals, including some that have been in place since 2012, that set declining limits on smog-causing pollutants and required automakers to sell increasing percentages of electric and hybrid vehicles through 2025.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026

Definition of declining

Verb

Police release video of the person racing across the roof of the building from where authorities say the shot was fired, dropping down to the ground and walking off campus.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 July 2026
And while the Travel team’s not always big on staying close to home, airfares remain high right now, even as jet fuel prices are dropping sharply.

— Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 4 July 2026

Definition of dropping

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