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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3
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
The main event, though, is the ski room—where ski butlers furnish guests with state-of-the-art skis before sliding them onto the slicked Jardin Alpin piste with or without an instructor.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
Kleven had been an accomplished ski jumper in his home country, and when he was spotted sliding down and flying off ramps in Sugarbush, Vermont, he was recruited to be a stunt performer.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2026
Over time, the bond between the sliding frame and the glass can deteriorate, causing the moonroof glass to become detached while the car is operating.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 4 June 2026
Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Ian Seymour fell into Neto, who was sliding into home.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 3 June 2026
Millas, the Nationals' catcher, exited with a cut on his upper lip after sliding headfirst into third base in the sixth.
—Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 3 June 2026
And don't worry about the dress sliding out of place, thanks to the gripping silicone tape along the neckline.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2026
However, Aaron Judge fired a pinpointed rocket to plate, where Austin Wells applied a bang-bang tag on a sliding Massey just in time.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 28 May 2026
Hydroplaning is the term for when a vehicle begins sliding uncontrollably on wet roads.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 May 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
Kleven had been an accomplished ski jumper in his home country, and when he was spotted sliding down and flying off ramps in Sugarbush, Vermont, he was recruited to be a stunt performer.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2026
Over time, the bond between the sliding frame and the glass can deteriorate, causing the moonroof glass to become detached while the car is operating.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 4 June 2026
Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Ian Seymour fell into Neto, who was sliding into home.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 3 June 2026
Millas, the Nationals' catcher, exited with a cut on his upper lip after sliding headfirst into third base in the sixth.
—Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 3 June 2026
And don't worry about the dress sliding out of place, thanks to the gripping silicone tape along the neckline.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2026
However, Aaron Judge fired a pinpointed rocket to plate, where Austin Wells applied a bang-bang tag on a sliding Massey just in time.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 28 May 2026
Hydroplaning is the term for when a vehicle begins sliding uncontrollably on wet roads.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sliding
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Autonomous task forces of drones could be assigned to defend against specific threats — Russian subs sneaking into the Atlantic Ocean, say, or a possible amphibious landing on Taiwan.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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As for oats, consider sneaking in some extra protein to round out their nutritional profile.—
Julia Ries Wexler,
Health,
28 May 2026
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The money keeps flowing into AI infrastructure, which will support the earnings of companies like Dell, HPE, and the chipmakers.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
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But details aren’t exactly flowing yet.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
2 June 2026
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The Thursday night group was seen leaving about three hours afterward, according to the NYPD, while the second odd circumstance ended after individuals were seen crawling out and leaving in a vehicle more than two and a half hours after.—
Amethyst Martinez,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Toddlers and babies spend their days at floor level, crawling through dust, putting hands and objects in their mouths, and breathing air closer to the ground than anyone else.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
3 June 2026
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But lurking in the grasslands and forest clearings of at least two southeastern counties is a scaly intruder that state wildlife officials say poses a serious threat to native animals and crops alike.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Much of the original film’s influence on the show is thematic, with the series conveying the same sense of dread lurking below a cartoonishly perfect suburban cul-de-sac.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
4 June 2026
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As the train climbs higher, sweeping mountain and valley views unfold on both sides, and in the colder months, skiers and snowboarders can be seen gliding down the slopes below.—
Lauren David,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2026
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Its SpaceShipTwo was to be launched from mother ship WhiteKnightTwo, then rocketed into space at Mach 3 before gliding back.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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Chartreuse creeping Jenny adds even more contrast.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
1 June 2026
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Yes, the guys, especially the dentist (ick) and the icky bride-shopping commanders are creeping and disturbing.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Wednesday's vote signals his support for the war may be slipping even among some members of his own party.—
Claudia Grisales,
NPR,
3 June 2026
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And after a day navigating crowds, returning to the hotel feels kind of like slipping back behind a velvet rope.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Although Nilsson would likely disagree, her work affirms that all of us are drifting toward oblivion, with the best days of our lives like so much confetti in the wind.—
Jeremy Lybarger,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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The placement of the bite suggests the whale was likely scavenged after death, its body drifting belly-up through ancient seas.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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“Sliding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sliding. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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