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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
Marcus K. Dowling, Nashville Tennessean, 27 Sep. 2025
When the part slides into place, the user feels a haptic buzz.
—Jackie Charniga, Freep.com, 24 Sep. 2025
In addition to the ice caves, tunnels, and slides for people to climb on, the installations in Colorado will also feature an area called Frozen Tap, a frosty ice bar serving alcoholic seasonal drinks.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2025
The strap slides into place in slots on the top and bottom of the case and locks in with a satisfying click.
—PC Magazine, 16 Sep. 2025
Her orange cat slides against our ankles.
—Sarah Adler
september 8, Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2025
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
Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
Attractions include rides, slides and a petting zoo.
—Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 25 Sep. 2025
For families, the massive pool, complete with twisting water slides and splash pads, is a major draw.
—Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025
Most slides are cleared and fixed within a few days or weeks.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 24 Sep. 2025
Plans of correction filed by Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Dallas said the hospital would revise some of its materials, including training slides, a test, a self-attestation form used in staff training and a medical screening form for patients.
—Eli Cahan, ProPublica, 23 Sep. 2025
The Dedica's slim, front-on profile slides between appliances and still gives you a steam wand for milk drinks.
—Alex Harrington, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
Bringing luggage during an evacuation can slow the process, potentially risking the lives of passengers still on the plane, and bags can damage emergency exit slides.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2025
Passengers taking carry-on bags during evacuations can slow the process and damage slides.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
Her voice, still more often than not, slides with ease into the cracks and crevices that kick drums and deep grooves open in neotraditional-style country compositions.
—Marcus K. Dowling, Nashville Tennessean, 27 Sep. 2025
When the part slides into place, the user feels a haptic buzz.
—Jackie Charniga, Freep.com, 24 Sep. 2025
In addition to the ice caves, tunnels, and slides for people to climb on, the installations in Colorado will also feature an area called Frozen Tap, a frosty ice bar serving alcoholic seasonal drinks.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2025
The strap slides into place in slots on the top and bottom of the case and locks in with a satisfying click.
—PC Magazine, 16 Sep. 2025
Her orange cat slides against our ankles.
—Sarah Adler
september 8, Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2025
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
Noun
Brittany flashed the hair in a photo mixed within the slides shared three days after the game.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
Attractions include rides, slides and a petting zoo.
—Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 25 Sep. 2025
For families, the massive pool, complete with twisting water slides and splash pads, is a major draw.
—Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025
Most slides are cleared and fixed within a few days or weeks.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 24 Sep. 2025
Plans of correction filed by Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Dallas said the hospital would revise some of its materials, including training slides, a test, a self-attestation form used in staff training and a medical screening form for patients.
—Eli Cahan, ProPublica, 23 Sep. 2025
The Dedica's slim, front-on profile slides between appliances and still gives you a steam wand for milk drinks.
—Alex Harrington, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
Bringing luggage during an evacuation can slow the process, potentially risking the lives of passengers still on the plane, and bags can damage emergency exit slides.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2025
Passengers taking carry-on bags during evacuations can slow the process and damage slides.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slides
Verb
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On the negative side, there’s Judomaster, who sneaks into the portal behind Chris (and leaves a trail of Cheeto dust in his wake).—
Scott Meslow,
Vulture,
19 Sep. 2025
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The 12-day calendar sneaks in $138 worth of beauty gems from cult-favorite brands like Youth To The People, Caudalie, Stila, RMS, and L’Occitane.—
Katie Ann Lehman,
StyleCaster,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Here, the local world flows straight into your own private escape, creating an unrivaled, unforgettable vacation experience.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
27 Sep. 2025
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The little gem features a triple 70-foot waterfall that flows over a travertine dam and limestone caves that are set under the falls.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Arisu crawls onto a mound of rubble for momentary relief, and is met with an angry Banda.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
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Gameplay begins as the player crawls from the wreckage.—
G Kirilloff,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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Some areas could get up to 6 inches of rain, bringing the risk of flash flooding and landslides in areas with steep terrain.—
Chris Dolce,
CNN Money,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Behind a black iron gate, the door is marked with a wreath, and a cat sometimes lurks in the window.—
Lizzie Kane,
Boston Herald,
19 Sep. 2025
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The Triangle, one of many signature quirks of Fenway Park, lurks 420 feet from home plate.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The spacecraft ignites its onboard rocket motor, powering its own way to suborbital space, then glides back down for a runway landing here on Earth.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
23 Sep. 2025
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There is a First World War U-boat that somehow glides from underneath Lake Michigan all the way to Croatia, commandeered by its captain, post-Armistice, for new and clandestine uses.—
Kathryn Schulz,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The district snakes through southeast Texas from the border near Hidalgo − through Pulido's native Edinburg − and northward up around Corpus Christi, where the Tejano singer Selena has her roots.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
17 Sep. 2025
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The Wild Flint The Flint snakes down Georgia, a safe distance from I-85 and I-75, before joining the Chattahoochee River in Lake Seminole and cutting across the Florida Panhandle as the Apalachicola River.—
David Hanson,
Southern Living,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Topography also plays a role, as steep canyons, mountains and dry washes are susceptible to floods.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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Camp Mystic, a Christian girls' summer camp located on the Guadalupe River in Kerr County, Texas, was hit with devastating floods on July 4, killing 27 campers and counselors in the middle of the night.—
Olivia Osteen,
ABC News,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Slides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slides. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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