as in dips
to go to a lower level especially abruptly
the local economy skidded when the last manufacturing plant moved away
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Verb
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And when the sun dips, 12th Knot takes over—a Gatsby-esque rooftop lounge pulsing with DJ sets, seasonal cocktails, and panoramic views that sweep from St Paul’s to Canary Wharf.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025 -
When your blood sugar dips too low, the right food or drink containing fast-acting carbohydrates can bring it back up within minutes.—
Brittany Poulson,
Verywell Health,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Blizzard Beach offers frosty thrills like Summit Plummet—one of the world’s tallest and fastest free-fall slides—and pint-sized fun at Tike’s Peak.—
Martie Bowser,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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While some onboard come with a fee, passengers can attend stage, ice and aqua shows; plunge down slides at the Category 6 waterpark; test their balance on the FlowRider surf simulator; scale a rock climbing wall; cool off in seven pools; play mini golf and more at no additional cost.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Oregon rises after beating Oklahoma State by 66, while Clemson falls after trailing Troy at halftime before a 27-16 win.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Raising systemic issues and then resolving them with humor falls flat for this critic.—
Beandrea July,
IndieWire,
7 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, Múlafossur Waterfall tumbles into the Atlantic below—its roar softened by Northern Fulmars wheeling overhead.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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At only 20 feet high, Abrams Falls’ stature isn’t its most impressive quality; however, the sheer force of water that tumbles down it is an experience to enjoy with several senses—certainly sight, but also sound and feel too.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Many parents are forced to think in terms of trade-offs, the study found, weighing the importance of family trips against retirement savings or their children's college funds.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Black Tomato found that trips to Ranthambore National Park in India to see tigers are up 50 percent since before Covid.—
Gaby Keiderling,
Robb Report,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Their investigation plunges them into the shadowy corners of New York and beyond—where the trio uncovers a dangerous web of secrets connecting powerful billionaires, old-school mobsters, and the mysterious residents of the Arconia.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
1 Sep. 2025
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That adventure takes them away from NCIS headquarters to Europe, where the series plunges Tony and Ziva into a world of international intrigue and espionage, delivering both closure and a fresh start for the franchise's iconic characters.—
Veronica Villafañe,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Bonnie Treichel, an attorney who specializes in ERISA, expects more firms to seize on private assets as the number of public companies declines and the private market grows.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
8 Sep. 2025
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Then the real value of dollars, meaning their purchasing power, declines.—
Hersh Shefrin,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Every week, Netflix drops a bunch of new content for viewers to stream from TV and movie studios all over the world.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
5 Sep. 2025
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Katie Wiseman The second the temperature drops below 75, some Hoosiers are ready to get their favorite sweaters.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Skids.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skids. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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