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as in flowed
to move or proceed smoothly and readily
at this point the river slides along its banks with barely a ripple
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Recent Examples of slid
For the regions Noe oversees, the America’s slid 9 percent, while EMEA was up 4 percent.
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Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2025
However, Portland goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold slid out to stop the shot attempt at her foot.
—Austin White, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Nov. 2025
Among Democrats and political independents, confidence slid to the lowest in data back to 1984.
—Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
But the stock fell about 8% after the report and then slid almost 7% on Thursday.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2025
Meanwhile, bitcoin slid almost 3% and hovered around $100,650 in a sign of risk-off sentiment.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Ovechkin collected the rebound and slid a backhand shot into the net for the goal.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
And even with those two gone, Dubar slid down Boise State’s depth chart, managing just three carries for 12 yards so far in 2025.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 5 Nov. 2025
Lucas Paqueta equalised, Sven Botman slid the ball into his own net and then Tomas Soucek gilded the scoreline at the death and, through all of it, Newcastle were powerless.
—George Caulkin, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2025
However, Portland goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold slid out to stop the shot attempt at her foot.
—Austin White, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Nov. 2025
Among Democrats and political independents, confidence slid to the lowest in data back to 1984.
—Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
But the stock fell about 8% after the report and then slid almost 7% on Thursday.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2025
Meanwhile, bitcoin slid almost 3% and hovered around $100,650 in a sign of risk-off sentiment.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Ovechkin collected the rebound and slid a backhand shot into the net for the goal.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
And even with those two gone, Dubar slid down Boise State’s depth chart, managing just three carries for 12 yards so far in 2025.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 5 Nov. 2025
Lucas Paqueta equalised, Sven Botman slid the ball into his own net and then Tomas Soucek gilded the scoreline at the death and, through all of it, Newcastle were powerless.
—George Caulkin, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slid
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After a 2-2 tie at the end of regulation, Marquette took a 3-2 lead in the sixth minute of the second overtime when Kahn somehow snuck a shot from about 40 yards under the crossbar.—
Jim Hoehn,
Twin Cities,
6 Nov. 2025
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Brissett and the Cardinals responded immediately, marching 74 yards in 11 plays before Brissett snuck one across at the goal line.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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Tigelaar held court over the discussion that flowed over topics including the complexities behind the adaptation of books to TV series, from the unique perspectives of the authors and the TV/film writers tasked with bringing their stories to life.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
10 Nov. 2025
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Nashville and the surrounding areas were not expected to receive any snow, and yet reports flowed in of snowflakes around the city.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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For many parts of the country, the average date of the first fall frost has passed, and the chill of autumn nights has already crept in, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac.—
Stuart Dyos,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
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Pain crept into the set of his mouth.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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The conference comes at a time when the impacts of climate change have become increasingly clear — even as the issue has slipped down the immediate geopolitical agenda.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
10 Nov. 2025
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With three rounds remaining this season, Ferrari has slipped to fourth in the standings, 36 points behind Mercedes and 4 points behind Red Bull.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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For the past few months, one vertical inch at a time, that machine glided up, down and across its gantry system to create the high-ceiling, single-story home before it.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Dressed in an eye-catching ensemble that perfectly highlighted her bold style, Eva glided down the runway, serving face and fierce attitude.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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One live roach crawled on the floor near the kitchen door.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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Roaring out of the gates in Set 2, the Raiders mounted a commanding 10-2 lead, but the Storm went blow for blow with the Raiders and crawled back into the set.—
Andrew Cornelius,
Twin Cities,
6 Nov. 2025
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The terrain was steep and mountainous, the forests were thick, and threats from buffalo and leopards lurked in the wilderness.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
1 Oct. 2025
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Was Blass’s mental block a sign of what lurked on the other side of these quotidian failures?—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Virginia was once a swing state but has drifted toward Democrats over the past few decades.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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But life has a way of lulling you into complacency, and over time my eyes drifted less frequently to the sky.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Slid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slid. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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