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as in to flow
to move or proceed smoothly and readily
at this point the river slides along its banks with barely a ripple
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as in flood
a large mass especially of snow, ice, dirt, or rocks descending from a high place
The slide caused by the storm made the road impassable.
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Recent Examples of slide
ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
Hydroplaning is when a vehicle starts uncontrollably sliding on wet roads.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 26 Apr. 2026
CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
Jermod McCoy The Tennessee cornerback’s slide continued another two rounds on Friday.
—Mike Jones, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
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Verb
In first-half stoppage time, Lavelle was fouled in the box on a sliding challenge from Maddie Moreau.
—ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
Hydroplaning is when a vehicle starts uncontrollably sliding on wet roads.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Noun
The Twins' slide continued with their fifth consecutive loss and ninth defeat in their last 10 games.
—CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
Jermod McCoy The Tennessee cornerback’s slide continued another two rounds on Friday.
—Mike Jones, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slide
Verb
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Scott Roche’s unlikely road to semi-pro football began with prodding from his players, followed by sneaking into a high school stadium to practice.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
26 Apr. 2026
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While others sneak photos of Newsom, a cluster of New York Times reporters just feet away are opting to forgo watching the governor hold court —and are instead watching the Lakers do so.—
Clara Molot,
Vanity Fair,
25 Apr. 2026
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Emily Blunt is fierce and fashionable in a dramatic red pantsuit with a flowing train at the European premiere of The Devil Wears Prada 2 in London on April 22.—
Katie Hill,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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Given the reputations universities have, search queries then flow to the top of Google’s results.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
24 Apr. 2026
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However, during one segment of the performance, a snake reportedly bit the German tourist after crawling into his clothing.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Wages for hourly employees have crawled, while the paychecks of investors and executives have soared.—
Annie Lowrey,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2026
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With most municipalities at or exceeding flood levels, here is where things stood as of week’s end and what was being affected by the high water.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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Keep reading for more information on where to park in Miami in the event of a flood threat such as a hurricane.—
Jennifer Sangalang,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Disney shares slipped around 1% on the news in Tuesday trading.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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While the seven-round draft feels exhaustive each year, the truth is good prospects, even Hall of Fame caliber ones, can slip through.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Depending on the positioning of this wing, the robot can glide forward or curve back toward its starting point.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Apr. 2026
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The upcoming Michael Jackson biopic, Michael, concludes in 1988, with Jackson gliding across a London stadium stage, performing in that white T-shirt and black jacket full of zippers, as fans weep before him.—
Steve Knopper,
Rolling Stone,
22 Apr. 2026
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Win it, and suddenly the series tightens, the doubt creeps in and the path gets a lot more complicated for Orlando.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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For another easy-to-care-for choice that relishes sunlight, look to creeping juniper and its beautifully hazy blue-green leaves.—
Melissa Epifano,
The Spruce,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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Mike Minogue has won the Republican endorsement for Massachusetts Governor in a landslide victory, taking in a whopping 70% of the votes.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Slide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slide. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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