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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
Kat Robinson River Valley Eats, Arkansas Online, 31 Aug. 2025
When Ivy begins experiencing anaphylaxis, Theo slides papers in her direction that would give him ownership of the property.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2025
Three weeks of summer remain as the days get shorter and cooler and Autumn slides in.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Great for errands, a beach day, or exploring a tropical destination, these Marc Joseph slides on sale for 48 percent off and come in three perfect neutral colors.
—Amber Love Bond, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2025
But rewind a bit further, and Califiori is looking at Gyokeres as Gabriel slides a ball into the feet of Noni Madueke.
—Stuart James, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
In the clip, Lil Nas X slides down a pole to hell and gives Satan a lap dance.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
Sanders has set a rule that slides, hoodies and headphones are banned from the classroom.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 22 Aug. 2025
If Cayden Green slides to left tackle and Giudice is positioned at left guard, Peagler could be the player Eli Drinkwitz turns to as his starting right guard.
—Zach Sweet, Kansas City Star, 13 Aug. 2025
Martie Bowser, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
While some onboard come with a fee, passengers can attend stage, ice and aqua shows; plunge down slides at the Category 6 waterpark; test their balance on the FlowRider surf simulator; scale a rock climbing wall; cool off in seven pools; play mini golf and more at no additional cost.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Both structures have slides and climbing mechanisms.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
There's also knee slides, double jumps, and quick-dodges in all directions.
—Griff Griffin, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
The mother of two rocked a black blazer, sheer tights, and platform heels, while Cenat remained comfy in his Sixers jersey and house slides.
—Regina Cho, VIBE.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Create simple carousel slides breaking down your methodology.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Beyond skiing, popular activities include snowshoeing in the winter or mountain biking and alpine slides in the summer.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2025
Parks include junior areas for children under age 5, though all slides are open to those 4 and older.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
Verb
As August fades into September and the aching heat recedes to cooler temperatures, the last of summer slides away.
—Kat Robinson River Valley Eats, Arkansas Online, 31 Aug. 2025
When Ivy begins experiencing anaphylaxis, Theo slides papers in her direction that would give him ownership of the property.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2025
Three weeks of summer remain as the days get shorter and cooler and Autumn slides in.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Great for errands, a beach day, or exploring a tropical destination, these Marc Joseph slides on sale for 48 percent off and come in three perfect neutral colors.
—Amber Love Bond, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2025
But rewind a bit further, and Califiori is looking at Gyokeres as Gabriel slides a ball into the feet of Noni Madueke.
—Stuart James, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
In the clip, Lil Nas X slides down a pole to hell and gives Satan a lap dance.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
Sanders has set a rule that slides, hoodies and headphones are banned from the classroom.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 22 Aug. 2025
If Cayden Green slides to left tackle and Giudice is positioned at left guard, Peagler could be the player Eli Drinkwitz turns to as his starting right guard.
—Zach Sweet, Kansas City Star, 13 Aug. 2025
Noun
Blizzard Beach offers frosty thrills like Summit Plummet—one of the world’s tallest and fastest free-fall slides—and pint-sized fun at Tike’s Peak.
—Martie Bowser, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
While some onboard come with a fee, passengers can attend stage, ice and aqua shows; plunge down slides at the Category 6 waterpark; test their balance on the FlowRider surf simulator; scale a rock climbing wall; cool off in seven pools; play mini golf and more at no additional cost.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Both structures have slides and climbing mechanisms.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
There's also knee slides, double jumps, and quick-dodges in all directions.
—Griff Griffin, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
The mother of two rocked a black blazer, sheer tights, and platform heels, while Cenat remained comfy in his Sixers jersey and house slides.
—Regina Cho, VIBE.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Create simple carousel slides breaking down your methodology.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Beyond skiing, popular activities include snowshoeing in the winter or mountain biking and alpine slides in the summer.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2025
Parks include junior areas for children under age 5, though all slides are open to those 4 and older.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slides
Verb
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However, on opening night, the music and revelry are cut short when evil sneaks through the door.—
Charlotte Walsh,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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The set lives inside the top 40 on three sales rankings and narrowly sneaks back onto the downloads roster in a much lower position.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Raft the Animas River Colorado’s world-famous whitewater includes the Animas River, which flows by Durango.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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The water condenses on the glass and flows down a tube to emerge as fresh, drinkable water.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In the footage, the dog hilariously crawls under the blanket, which had slipped down the side of his crate, and ends up pulling it completely off.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
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Dead Bug Ab-cross crawls support overall ab strength.—
Health Editorial Team,
Health,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Earthquakes’ sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Danger lurks next to Campbell, too.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
4 Sep. 2025
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This, too, is where savagery lurks—in tedious, monotonous tasks.—
Seema Jilani
August 29,
Literary Hub,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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With two pairs of legs to each ring, the new species glides around on 160 legs.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
29 Aug. 2025
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On the 25th, Venus glides into Leo, spotlighting your financial world and your sense of self-worth.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
24 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Originating in the Tibetan Plateau, the Nujiang River snakes its way through southern China andeventually flows into Myanmar.—
Lauren Liebhaber
September 2,
Miami Herald,
2 Sep. 2025
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The route then snakes through the landscape near Ndabaka Gate in the national park; expect gravel roads and gently paved tarmac, as well as zebras, giraffes, and buffalo.—
Chloe Arrojado,
AFAR Media,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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At a hearing in late July, the Texas House and Senate Committees heard that 137 people had died as a result of the floods, with two people still missing.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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After spending months in a FEMA trailer following devastating floods last winter, Caudill moved into a low-income apartment in a hollow outside of town with his partner, Cassie Collins, 31, a waitress who is recovering from substance abuse.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Slides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slides. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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