1
as in sneaking
to move about in a sly or secret manner
slid gently into his seat without anyone else in church noticing
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2
as in flowing
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 crawling
to move slowly with the body close to the ground
the convict escaped by sliding through the prison's ductwork
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Recent Examples of sliding
Four minutes later South Korea created its best chance to score tonight but a sliding Lee Kang-in could not get his foot on a beautiful cross into the box.
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Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
In the fourth inning, Witt attempted to make a sliding grab on his knees on the infield dirt.
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Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
19 June 2026
Tire tread depth - Checking your tire tread before hitting the road is important, as low or no tread can lead to sliding.
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Ca Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
Hydroplaning happens when a vehicle starts sliding uncontrollably on wet roads.
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Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
18 June 2026
Cars not included in the recall have moonroofs with a glass panel that is properly installed in the sliding frame, according to Subaru.
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Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
In the fourth inning, Witt attempted to make a sliding grab on his knees on the infield dirt.
—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
19 June 2026
Tire tread depth - Checking your tire tread before hitting the road is important, as low or no tread can lead to sliding.
—
Ca Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
Hydroplaning happens when a vehicle starts sliding uncontrollably on wet roads.
—
Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
18 June 2026
Cars not included in the recall have moonroofs with a glass panel that is properly installed in the sliding frame, according to Subaru.
—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sliding
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The former president was caught sneaking Obama what was later said to be a cough drop during the funeral.
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However, in February, Batula broke up with her husband, Kyle Cooke, and was rumored to be sneaking around with Wilson until they got caught by fans who spotted them out.
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Traffic cameras in the area show eastbound traffic flowing.
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At the center of the main floor is a chef’s kitchen outfitted with sleek custom cabinetry and expansive workspace, flowing easily into the living and dining areas.
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Add a Physical Barrier Since ticks prefer to hide in grass and other plants and brush, adding a non-plant barrier like wood chips or gravel can stop ticks from ever crawling into your yard.
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The video shows an officer tumbling on the ground, crawling in front of a parked car for cover and ultimately becoming fully prone.
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Created by Jeffrey Addiss and Will Matthews, The Boroughs followed a group of older misfits at a retirement community who become entangled in an otherworldly mystery lurking beneath them.
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The breakthrough points to a supermassive black hole lurking at the center of our galaxy.
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After dark, visitors may even spot manta rays gliding through the water.
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The Americans were less cohesive without Pulisic in the second half, but Reyna still added the finishing touch by gliding into the box and toe-flicking home his first World Cup goal.
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Best Prime Day Matching Sets for Summer Summer temperatures are already creeping in, serving as a friendly reminder that pants aren’t always a fit for June.
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Humidity starts creeping back up on Thursday.
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There’s even a side pocket perfect for slipping a water bottle into.
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In my opinion, the perfect application is a shower, scrubbing your feet with an emery board of some kind, slipping on the booties, putting on socks, and parking yourself in front of Netflix for an hour before removing.
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The bedroom window was open wide, the char of campfire smoke drifting through.
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Most concerning, according to an analysis by the San Diego County Taxpayers Association, is a 2026-27 spending plan that is balanced on paper but drifting steadily toward a structural deficit like the one that haunts the city of San Diego.
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“Sliding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sliding. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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