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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
Three minutes and 22 seconds into the first period, Frost defender Sidney Morin got an open pass from captain Kendall Coyne Schofield just to the right of Montreal’s goal, sliding it just behind Ann-Renée Desbiens.
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Theodore Tollefson, Twin Cities, 8 May 2026
After Kevin McGonigle led off with a lineout – another smooth-as-silk sliding catch by Abreu – the righty issued back-to-back walks to Matt Vierling and Keith.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 7 May 2026
Hydroplaning is the term for when a vehicle begins sliding uncontrollably on wet roads.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
In addition to sliding oil prices, the market also got a boost from a crop of rallying technology stocks yesterday.
—Davis Giangiulio,alex Harring, CNBC, 6 May 2026
Tire tread depth - Checking your tire tread before hitting the road is important, as low or no tread can lead to sliding.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
Once inside, after shattering the hospital’s sliding glass doors, the officers found an empty ER, with a blood trail leading down the hall.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 5 May 2026
Sinking oil prices sent energy giants shares sliding overnight, with Chevron, Exxon Mobil and ConocoPhillips all seeing losses of close to 5%.
—ABC News, 5 May 2026
At the same time, many institutions are grappling with ballooning operating costs and sliding enrollment, pressures that are intensifying labor conflicts over pay and resources.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Theodore Tollefson, Twin Cities, 8 May 2026
After Kevin McGonigle led off with a lineout – another smooth-as-silk sliding catch by Abreu – the righty issued back-to-back walks to Matt Vierling and Keith.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 7 May 2026
Hydroplaning is the term for when a vehicle begins sliding uncontrollably on wet roads.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
In addition to sliding oil prices, the market also got a boost from a crop of rallying technology stocks yesterday.
—Davis Giangiulio,alex Harring, CNBC, 6 May 2026
Tire tread depth - Checking your tire tread before hitting the road is important, as low or no tread can lead to sliding.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
Once inside, after shattering the hospital’s sliding glass doors, the officers found an empty ER, with a blood trail leading down the hall.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 5 May 2026
Sinking oil prices sent energy giants shares sliding overnight, with Chevron, Exxon Mobil and ConocoPhillips all seeing losses of close to 5%.
—ABC News, 5 May 2026
At the same time, many institutions are grappling with ballooning operating costs and sliding enrollment, pressures that are intensifying labor conflicts over pay and resources.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sliding
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After being expelled from Brown University for sneaking a coed into his room, Turner came to Atlanta to work as an account executive for his domineering father’s billboard company, Turner Advertising.—
David Bauder,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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In the video, the woman is seen lifting the bottle of cognac, which retails for $4,000, and sneaking it into a purse.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
6 May 2026
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Drivers will discover that the design causes unavoidable backups in both directions on Broward Boulevard, plus confusing and hazardous lane changes to avoid traffic flowing from the opposite direction.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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Tucker County sits high on the ridge, with no rivers flowing into it and limited water storage.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
28 Apr. 2026
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Ahmed Moustafa, who operates a halal cart near Yankee Stadium, is still crawling out from the pandemic.—
Yuna Kim,
New York Daily News,
6 May 2026
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Detroit then went to Orlando and extended its hopes yet again — crawling out of a 24-point hole through a historic clampdown.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
5 May 2026
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However, lurking questions raised concerns about the integrity of articles Darsee published, including in the New England Journal of Medicine.—
Lawrence K. Altman,
STAT,
7 May 2026
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That’s the one that told the hockey world the Americans weren’t just lurking in the background.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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The track features Paul Wall and finds Lil’ Boat gliding over production from Bronson and Daringer with ease.—
Mikey Fresh,
VIBE.com,
4 May 2026
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Moreover, the missile uses a gliding approach to reach its target.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
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For another easy-to-care-for choice that relishes sunlight, look to creeping juniper and its beautifully hazy blue-green leaves.—
Melissa Epifano,
The Spruce,
28 Apr. 2026
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That dingy look creeping across the screens and settling on every surface?—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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Masks are slipping and illusions are fading.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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Sargent's work originally featured a strap slipping off the model's shoulder.—
Dalila Muata,
NBC news,
5 May 2026
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Walking too spread out, stopping short, or drifting without direction creates instant friction.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
2 May 2026
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Arsenal went on a brilliant run in the autumn, winning 10 games in a row while City were drifting.—
Amy Lawrence,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Sliding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sliding. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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