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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Recent Examples of skids
Andrea Thompson,
Scientific American,
10 Feb. 2026
Cargo plane skids off runway in Hong Kong An Emirates Boeing 747 cargo plane skidded off the runway after arriving at Hong Kong International Airport and landed in the sea, according to airport authority.
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Clara McMichael,
ABC News,
19 Oct. 2025
Jamie Landers,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Jan. 2026
Verb
The former is a ring on the bottom of the rock that skids across the ice, and the latter is a band around the sides of the rock that collides with other rocks (ideally knocking an opponent’s rock off the bull’s-eye or nudging your team’s closer to it).
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Andrea Thompson,
Scientific American,
10 Feb. 2026
Cargo plane skids off runway in Hong Kong An Emirates Boeing 747 cargo plane skidded off the runway after arriving at Hong Kong International Airport and landed in the sea, according to airport authority.
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Clara McMichael,
ABC News,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
If your vehicle skids, gently steer in the direction of the skid to regain control.
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Jamie Landers,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skids
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Fairways are generous, but the terrain winds and dips – lending to the challenge.
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The decay rate will increase as the spacecraft dips into denser layers of the atmosphere until Swift finally burns up during reentry.
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The 70,000-square-foot Slick City Action Park offers a variety of indoor slides, jungle gyms, and semi-bouncy floor air courts in Woodbridge, Virginia.
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To him, a size-11 pair of Jordan slides is more meaningful.
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Otherwise, falls, trampling, injuries and deaths could occur.
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Leah Lewis stars as introverted Ellie, who falls for popular girl Aster (Alexxis Lemire) while writing love letters to her on behalf of a male friend.
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Kkj 2-Pack Casual Tank Tops Loose, breathable tank tops like these are ideal for summer trips to the zoo, evening walks around the neighborhood, or just lounging around at home.
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State transportation officials also say commuters could save several minutes during rush-hour trips once the project is complete.
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At the same time, Dangerous Woman, one of Grande's earliest releases, tumbles down the roster.
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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.
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Aman Nai Lert Bangkok offers private Muay Thai training, cold plunges and hydrotherapy alongside a partnership with Hertitude Clinic, a medical wellness center offering health assessments and longevity programs.
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Bigger investments saunas, cold plunges and weighted basics For buyers ready to commit, the Redwood Outdoors Vista Outdoor Sauna (6-person) is one of the higher-end home investments of 2026.
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Kojima Productions declines to share more information on Kier's involvement, though filming has now properly begun with the actors on OD.
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Democratic voters are more likely to vote by mail than Republicans so stand to benefit in future elections if the Supreme Court declines to get involved.
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Continue reading … DEEP POCKETS — Joe Rogan drops bombshell claim about who targeted his podcast during pandemic.
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The entire season drops this Sunday on Paramount+.
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“Skids.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skids. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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