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

During one of their early meetings, Castillo got on the whiteboard and described a basic pass protection in which every lineman slides over and blocks a gap. —Mike Defabo, New York Times, 1 June 2026

Those who want more robust charging while parked at camp can add the optional Girard solar awning, which slides out an additional 960 watts of panels when deployed, quite similar to the Xponent awning. —C.c. Weiss may 30, New Atlas, 30 May 2026

For people managing diabetes or tracking metabolic health, a CGM that peels off in the shower, slides loose during a workout or catches on a doorframe means lost data, gaps in glucose readings and an expensive replacement. —Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2026

Water bottles, snacks, essential documents, and your tech should all be in one bag that slides under the seat instantly to speed up security and keep you relaxed when boarding. —Julie Rousseau, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2026

Also today, Goldman’s CEO slides into Musk’s DMs in bid to lead SpaceX IPO. —Baiju Kalesh, Bloomberg, 21 May 2026

As the extremely underwhelming recording of the Ronda Rousey versus Gina Carano fight quickly slides down the Netflix top 10 list, a new series has been rising, surpassing some former hits. —Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026

Unlike the predictable drawers that pull out, this style slides out to the side, so pulling out paper clips feels more like an event than a rudimentary task. —Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 18 May 2026

Carson Benge slides into home to score on a wild pitch. —CBS News, 16 May 2026

Noun

For children ages four and up, there’s the Adventure Zone kids club with indoor slides and arts and crafts, while fish feeding and guided nature walks happen at the Eco Centre. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026

Busy travel days call for easy, no-fuss footwear—this is where comfortable slides and slip-ons come in. —Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2026

Residents are hoping the Fontainebleau will limit the height of its new slides. —Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026

Often, each manager prepares their own slides. —Chiara Alzati, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026

Renderings of the new park include several types of climbers, multiple slides, swings and a seesaw. —Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026

Less than 3% of the cases were considered severe versus about 1% of people who received the PD-1 drug tislelizumab, according to slides that will be presented Sunday where the presenter describes ivonescimab’s safety as comparable. —Angelica Peebles, CNBC, 31 May 2026

The 14-year-old, who appears to brace herself just before the car strikes, then falls to the ground and slides. —Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 24 May 2026

The low-pile design slides easily under patio furniture for a polished finishing touch. —Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 May 2026