Synonyms of slides

slides 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of slide

1

as in sneaks

to move about in a sly or secret manner

slid gently into his seat without anyone else in church noticing

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sneaks
• lurks
• slips
• crawls
• steals
• snakes
• slinks
• skulks
• shirks
• tiptoes
• inches
• mouses
• pussyfoots
• edges
• creeps
• mooches
• worms
• pads
• ghosts

2

as in flows

to move or proceed smoothly and readily

at this point the river slides along its banks with barely a ripple

Synonyms & Similar Words

• flows
• glides
• cruises
• slips
• drifts
• sails
• brushes
• streams
• rolls
• bowls
• sweeps
• races
• flies
• speeds
• rushes
• coasts
• whisks
• breezes
• skims

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• struggles
• stumbles
• flounders
• shuffles
• trudges
• limps
• stamps
• plods
• lumbers
• stumps
• stomps
• labors
• tramps
• toils
• shambles

3

as in crawls

to move slowly with the body close to the ground

the convict escaped by sliding through the prison's ductwork

Synonyms & Similar Words

• crawls
• snakes
• creeps
• slithers
• worms
• wriggles
• sneaks
• crouches
• bellies
• inches
• grovels
• squats
• edges
• tiptoes
• steals
• noses
• skulks

slides

2 of 2

noun

plural of slide

as in landslides

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.

Related Words

• landslides
• floods
• avalanches
• torrents
• washouts
• mudslides
• surges
• bursts
• rivers
• snowslides
• flood tides
• overflows
• gushes
• outflows
• tides
• flushes
• streams
• baths
• cataracts
• inundations
• outpourings
• currents
• outbursts
• deluges
• discharges
• engulfments
• cascades
• Niagaras
• inflows
• waterfalls
• cataclysms
• spates
• fluxes
• influxes
• alluvions
• blizzards

Dissimilar Words

• drips
• trickles
• dribbles

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of slides

Verb

All week, Venus slides past the Pleiades after sunset, getting nearest on Thursday, April 23, a close conjunction that will have stargazers and astrophotographers out in force. —Jamie Carter, Space.com, 14 Apr. 2026

Except the moon, which suddenly slides out from behind a cloud. —Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026

Now deeply discounted to 43 percent off, these pool-friendly sandals are a budget-friendly lookalike of Birkenstock’s Arizona Essentials slides. —Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026

The button slides away to reveal a keyway and a USB-C port, which can be used to hook up to a power source if the batteries are dead. —John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 11 Apr. 2026

The Levoit Cordless Stick Vacuum has a 180-degree swivel head that slides right under chairs, tables, and beds. —Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 8 Apr. 2026

When oil is shimmering and easily slides across surface of pan, carefully add tofu in a single layer and cook, undisturbed, until golden brown underneath, about 4-5 minutes. —Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 26 Mar. 2026

The Touch Pad Folio LED Makeup Mirror features a slim, streamlined design that slides easily into your bag for convenient storage. —ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026

Thieneman slides into the spot that Harrison Smith held down for over a decade. —Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2026

Noun

Pair these with sneakers, slides, or heels for a more elevated look. —Annita Katee, Travel + Leisure, 14 Apr. 2026

Arriving to the valley, the Kylie Cosmetics mogul wore a green Skylrk tank emblazoned with Justin Bieber flipping the bird, Skylrk blue beach slides, a bucket hat, and black cycling shorts. —Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2026

The footbed molds to your foot over time for a more personalized feel, and unlike most slides, the adjustable straps allow for a customized fit. —Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2026

The latest bots have massive context windows, meaning that students can feed in mountains of course content such as syllabi, lecture slides, and practice exams. —Lila Shroff, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026

The next few slides show the family appearing to enjoy an outdoor movie night at their hotel, followed by a serene boat ride with dolphin watching. —Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026

This is particularly important when disposing of sharps such as needles, slides, or broken glass. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026

Dressed in a turquoise hoodie and slides, Amatitla said nothing as prosecutors outlined their case. —Julian Roberts-Grmela, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026

Thrill seekers can tackle water slides, a surf simulator, and the Ultimate Abyss (a 10-story dry slide), while adults can relax in the Solarium. —Linnea Bailey, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2026