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
Things got just a bit chippy in the top of the sixth when Webb fired a four-seam fastball into the ribs of Dalton Rushing, who many speculated had made a disparaging comment at Jung Hoo Lee during Tuesday’s game when the Giants outfielder was hurt sliding home.
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Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors open from the bedroom onto a private deck for morning yoga or simply lounging on rocking chairs, and from the living area to a smaller one to enjoy your evening tea on.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, tech stocks are back in favor after sliding earlier this year over nerves about expensive valuations and AI disrupting the software industry.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
Investors drove the shares down as much as 14%, with the stock sliding further just after the opening bell on Thursday.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
To keep them from sliding off your foot, Salinger recommends choosing a pair with wider toe straps, like this Anne Klein option.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2026
Picture waking up on a sunny morning, sliding floor-to-ceiling glass doors open, and stepping out onto a balcony to catch the sea breeze.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2026
The living room is bright and airy with warm woods, vaulted ceilings, and sliding glass doors that let in ample light and lead out to a stone patio.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 16 Apr. 2026
Hydroplaning is when a vehicle starts uncontrollably sliding on wet roads.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2026
Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors open from the bedroom onto a private deck for morning yoga or simply lounging on rocking chairs, and from the living area to a smaller one to enjoy your evening tea on.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, tech stocks are back in favor after sliding earlier this year over nerves about expensive valuations and AI disrupting the software industry.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
Investors drove the shares down as much as 14%, with the stock sliding further just after the opening bell on Thursday.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
To keep them from sliding off your foot, Salinger recommends choosing a pair with wider toe straps, like this Anne Klein option.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2026
Picture waking up on a sunny morning, sliding floor-to-ceiling glass doors open, and stepping out onto a balcony to catch the sea breeze.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2026
The living room is bright and airy with warm woods, vaulted ceilings, and sliding glass doors that let in ample light and lead out to a stone patio.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 16 Apr. 2026
Hydroplaning is when a vehicle starts uncontrollably sliding on wet roads.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sliding
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After the Combine, there was talk about going high in the second round or sneaking into the bottom of the first.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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And a thick hedgerow is no deterrent to foxes sneaking in to snatch small lambs.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Apr. 2026
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Jackie Tohn looks elegant in a white button-down top and black flowing skirt at the Venice Family Clinic HEART Gala in Culver City, California, on April 18.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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State-level commitments in California, Maryland, and Massachusetts, along with federal apprenticeship grants, are also flowing into trades training, per JLL.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Adobe could be crawling its way out of the software stock abyss, after a buyback and an endorsement from Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang revived confidence in the digital media provider.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2026
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Sick of crawling through rush-hour traffic along Interstate 84 in Meridian?—
Rose Evans
April 20,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Apr. 2026
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Yet, lurking on social media, the appointment unleashed the all-too-familiar torrent of hate, sexism and misogyny.—
Sebastian Shukla,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
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For the first time in decades, the captains abandon familiar fishing grounds to chase a rare breed of Red King Crab lurking in the frozen waters of the far North.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Apr. 2026
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The upcoming Michael Jackson biopic, Michael, concludes in 1988, with Jackson gliding across a London stadium stage, performing in that white T-shirt and black jacket full of zippers, as fans weep before him.—
Steve Knopper,
Rolling Stone,
22 Apr. 2026
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The wear of this pick is also particularly lightweight, gliding on with a texture that sits at the convergence of an oil and balm.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
21 Apr. 2026
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Trailing plants like Creeping Jenny (Lysimachia nummularia) and common periwinkle (Vinca minor) spill over the edges of the pot, while creeping thyme (Thymus serpyllum) and bugleweed (Ajuga reptans) cover the surface with dense mats.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2026
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Clean your garden tools after working with creeping Charlie to prevent spread, Funk adds.—
Lauren David,
Martha Stewart,
18 Apr. 2026
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Before slipping into silence in the mid-’90s, Souled American had morphed from rootsy alt-country band to adding ambient shades and slowcore to their music.—
David Harris,
SPIN,
21 Apr. 2026
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Where to Stay In Militello, staying overnight is about slipping into the fabric of the town.—
Erica Firpo,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Apr. 2026
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These handsome galoots may cheat on their spouses or worse, but this allows the women to smolder in drifting chiffon.—
Libby Gelman-Waxner,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2026
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Fillman and his diving instructor tapped into their survival instincts by dumping their heavy diving gear and tanks and tying themselves together with their remaining gear to prevent them from drifting apart.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Sliding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sliding. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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