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as in flows
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 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.
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Recent Examples of slides
Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
The cold front will dissipate on Sunday as the upper-atmospheric ridge of high pressure slides east of Texas.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 6 Feb. 2026
Dosunmu slides in nicely as Minnesota’s seventh man.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 5 Feb. 2026
In team curling, each player slides two consecutive stones, alternating with an opponent, in each round – known as an end.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
The next few months are pivotal and will determine whether this team slides backward into the abyss that came before Shanahan or back onto a path where Cup contention becomes viable again.
—Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
The side of the blade that slides along its counterpart needs to be completely flat in order to create a smooth cut.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 30 Jan. 2026
The pound slides after reaching its highest since 2021 as the dollar rebounds slightly.
—Bloomberg, 28 Jan. 2026
Once a hole is dug, a tall crane slowly slides in a rebar cage that resembles a wire mesh dinosaur spine so the hole can be filled with concrete.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Travel through passes and canyons could become dangerous, and be alert for rock slides and mud slides.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 Feb. 2026
The agency says multiple locations within the closure have mud and debris slides.
—Ryanne Mena, Oc Register, 16 Feb. 2026
Rock and mud slides are possible near steep terrain, and debris flows are possible on burn scars.
—Staff, Daily News, 15 Feb. 2026
Perfect for running errands or pairing with resortwear, these Coutgo slides are ultra-chic.
—Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 15 Feb. 2026
Classic Birkenstock slides are my go-to from late spring through summer.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026
Knee-assist devices and exoskeletons often use simple bearings placed near the knee, which can create painful misalignment because a real knee hinges but also shifts, rolls, and slides.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026
With a rebound sole that’s lightweight and compression-resistant, these slides provide superior shock absorption and stability.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
Verb
In the winter, a crossbody slides easily over heavy wool coats, so no need to keep fussing with a slipping strap.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
The cold front will dissipate on Sunday as the upper-atmospheric ridge of high pressure slides east of Texas.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 6 Feb. 2026
Dosunmu slides in nicely as Minnesota’s seventh man.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 5 Feb. 2026
In team curling, each player slides two consecutive stones, alternating with an opponent, in each round – known as an end.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
The next few months are pivotal and will determine whether this team slides backward into the abyss that came before Shanahan or back onto a path where Cup contention becomes viable again.
—Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
The side of the blade that slides along its counterpart needs to be completely flat in order to create a smooth cut.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 30 Jan. 2026
The pound slides after reaching its highest since 2021 as the dollar rebounds slightly.
—Bloomberg, 28 Jan. 2026
Once a hole is dug, a tall crane slowly slides in a rebar cage that resembles a wire mesh dinosaur spine so the hole can be filled with concrete.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Noun
But scientists say the water is causing erosion along coastal bluffs, especially in the Torrey Pines area, raising the risk of rock and mud slides.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Travel through passes and canyons could become dangerous, and be alert for rock slides and mud slides.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 Feb. 2026
The agency says multiple locations within the closure have mud and debris slides.
—Ryanne Mena, Oc Register, 16 Feb. 2026
Rock and mud slides are possible near steep terrain, and debris flows are possible on burn scars.
—Staff, Daily News, 15 Feb. 2026
Perfect for running errands or pairing with resortwear, these Coutgo slides are ultra-chic.
—Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 15 Feb. 2026
Classic Birkenstock slides are my go-to from late spring through summer.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026
Knee-assist devices and exoskeletons often use simple bearings placed near the knee, which can create painful misalignment because a real knee hinges but also shifts, rolls, and slides.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026
With a rebound sole that’s lightweight and compression-resistant, these slides provide superior shock absorption and stability.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slides
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Carolyn sneaks into a gala; Klein, the fairy godmother, introduces her to the instantly besotted prince, John.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
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Nasir Khan, a scrawny Pakistani American college student living with his parents in Queens, sneaks out and drives his dad’s taxi to a party in Manhattan.—
Stephanie Bai,
The Atlantic,
8 Feb. 2026
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Light flows in from the garden, and quiet reigns.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
13 Feb. 2026
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Beyond me, the room flows with people going back into the United States.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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As with aftermarket switchable sway bar systems, drivers can lock the sway bars in place for better handling and stability at speed and unlock them completely for maximum articulation during bumpy rock crawls.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 Feb. 2026
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Ma crawls toward you and plants her palms on your cheeks.—
Molly Aitken,
New Yorker,
1 Feb. 2026
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Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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Since 2021, landslides have forced a shutdown of rail service through the city multiple times.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In the American pop-culture feedback loop, at the football-movie intersection between sports and cinema and how the two inform and reflect each other, lurks a line delivery that lasts only a couple of seconds.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
11 Feb. 2026
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This state of affairs allows the Thunder to be the giant that lurks quietly while pondering its choices before Thursday afternoon’s trade deadline.—
Mike Vorkunov,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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There’s a reason curlers sweep as the stone glides across the ice in search of the house — or, better yet, the button.—
Keith McMillan,
New York Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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As the camera glides in and around a roller-skating rink, where much of the action takes place, Decker and Shlesinger achieve and sustain a terrific balance of comic velocity and erotic languor.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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From the mouth of Lake of the Woods, the Warroad River snakes through the middle of the city limits, a few blocks from the headquarters of Marvin Windows and Doors, the employer as synonymous with the town as the sport of hockey.—
Dave Campbell,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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The dining room features a sprawling chandelier that snakes its way across the ceiling.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Schoen’s land had been through floods before, and water reaching past the pavilion was nothing new to him.—
Abrielle Kate Maddison,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Feb. 2026
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In reality, Real Kashmir FC was born out of the devastating Kashmir floods of 2014, which killed around 550 people in India and Pakistan.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Slides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slides. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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