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
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, 20 Feb. 2026
Kids pulled in on sleds by their parents are yelping in glee, slipping and sliding around jaws of ice.
—Stephanie Pearson, Outside, 19 Feb. 2026
Despite economic data sliding in favor of Fed nominee Kevin Warsh, the dovish would-be chair is likely to return to the central bank with something of a battle on his hands.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
Attached to the bottom of their skis are skins — essentially strips of grippy carpet — that keep them from sliding backwards.
—Zak Keefer, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
The sell-off comes alongside broader market woes, with tech stocks sliding and investors increasingly seeking shelter in old-school safe havens like gold and government bonds.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
Dishes from other Olympic host cities Cortina will host women’s Alpine skiing, sliding sports (bobsled, luge and skeleton) and curling during the Games.
—Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
In 1916, Ford alone sold more than 700,000 gas cars, while electric car sales collapsed to less than one percent of all cars sold, sliding from the leader in 1900 to a mere niche.
—Bill Gourgey, Popular Science, 5 Feb. 2026
Organizers sought to take advantage of existing infrastructure but there still been hiccups getting the Cortina sliding venue and the Santagiulia ice hockey arena in the city of Milan finished on time.
—Colleen Barry, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Kids pulled in on sleds by their parents are yelping in glee, slipping and sliding around jaws of ice.
—Stephanie Pearson, Outside, 19 Feb. 2026
Despite economic data sliding in favor of Fed nominee Kevin Warsh, the dovish would-be chair is likely to return to the central bank with something of a battle on his hands.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
Attached to the bottom of their skis are skins — essentially strips of grippy carpet — that keep them from sliding backwards.
—Zak Keefer, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
The sell-off comes alongside broader market woes, with tech stocks sliding and investors increasingly seeking shelter in old-school safe havens like gold and government bonds.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
Dishes from other Olympic host cities Cortina will host women’s Alpine skiing, sliding sports (bobsled, luge and skeleton) and curling during the Games.
—Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
In 1916, Ford alone sold more than 700,000 gas cars, while electric car sales collapsed to less than one percent of all cars sold, sliding from the leader in 1900 to a mere niche.
—Bill Gourgey, Popular Science, 5 Feb. 2026
Organizers sought to take advantage of existing infrastructure but there still been hiccups getting the Cortina sliding venue and the Santagiulia ice hockey arena in the city of Milan finished on time.
—Colleen Barry, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sliding
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The collection is made for sharing or sneaking a few self-love treats for yourself.—
Doris Alvarez Cea,
Florida Times-Union,
10 Feb. 2026
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The squirrel even escaped its first capture, sneaking out from under the garment that was thrown on top of it.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
9 Feb. 2026
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Bipartisan skepticism of corporate power comes and goes in America, but the latest wave has roots in the parallel streams flowing from the Great Financial Crisis, Occupy Wall Street and the Tea Party.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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This McGill and Chinese University of Hong Kong grad also has bylines in Architectural Digest, Men's Journal, Town & Country, and Observer—occasionally trading his keyboard for time in front of cameras for brand campaigns or keeping conversations flowing as a panel moderator.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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At 5 feet 6 inches tall, the then-20-year-old Angeleno was considered short for industry standards, but that didn't stop her from edging out frontrunners Yaya DaCosta and Amanda Swafford at the finale in Japan — or from taking bold risks, like posing with a tarantula crawling across her face.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Feb. 2026
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Another initiative involves designing specialized robots (not humanoid) capable of crawling through mud and water to clear underground tunnels.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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My mind is always at my front door—the thin barrier between safety and the terror lurking outside.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Feb. 2026
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The project takes place deep in the desolate wilderness where a crumbling castle stands with a mysterious presence lurking within.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Imagine the comfort of a Ritz-Carlton suite gliding along the Mediterranean, stopping at 28 ports across 10 countries.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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Just as your boots are your foundation for gliding, your base layer is your foundation for comfort.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
11 Feb. 2026
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That’s because one of the star ingredients, snow mushroom extract, boasts exceptional water retention, locking moisture into your hair, sealing the cuticle, and preventing humidity from creeping in.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2026
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When exhaustion overtakes them, something more sinister comes creeping from the shadows.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Feb. 2026
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Beer that turned green − possibly a chemical reaction with the drugs Dominque Pelicot had been slipping into her drinks and food to render her unconscious for the rapes.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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There is no feeling quite like slipping into a bed made up with brand-new sheets.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
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That experience of drifting and searching directly shaped the film’s narrative structure.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2026
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However, blowing and drifting snow producing significant visibility restrictions will continue above 6000 feet elevation, even during the break in snowfall.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Sliding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sliding. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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