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 creeping
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
In recent weeks grosses for the show have slipped considerably, with the weekly take at the end of August sliding to an unsustainable $505,142.
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Greg Evans, Deadline, 7 Sep. 2025
Last year at Monza, Red Bull struggled with balance, with the car sliding at times.
—Kanzah Maktoum, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
With France sliding deeper into political instability, its borrowing costs are climbing.
—Saskya Vandoorne, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2025
Hydroplaning happens when a vehicle starts sliding uncontrollably on wet roads.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 7 Sep. 2025
There could be some growing pains for him sliding back to guard.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
Khachanov hit a backhand crosscourt approach before Shelton replied with a sliding forehand passing shot.
—Lukas Weese, New York Times, 8 Aug. 2025
Tire tread depth - Checking your tire tread before hitting the road is important, as low or no tread can lead to sliding.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 Aug. 2025
Three live ones, one sliding between the wall and a steam table unit and the other two crawling under a stainless cookline reach-in cooler.
—David J. Neal
updated August 8, Miami Herald, 8 Aug. 2025
Greg Evans, Deadline, 7 Sep. 2025
Last year at Monza, Red Bull struggled with balance, with the car sliding at times.
—Kanzah Maktoum, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
With France sliding deeper into political instability, its borrowing costs are climbing.
—Saskya Vandoorne, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2025
Hydroplaning happens when a vehicle starts sliding uncontrollably on wet roads.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 7 Sep. 2025
There could be some growing pains for him sliding back to guard.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
Khachanov hit a backhand crosscourt approach before Shelton replied with a sliding forehand passing shot.
—Lukas Weese, New York Times, 8 Aug. 2025
Tire tread depth - Checking your tire tread before hitting the road is important, as low or no tread can lead to sliding.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 Aug. 2025
Three live ones, one sliding between the wall and a steam table unit and the other two crawling under a stainless cookline reach-in cooler.
—David J. Neal
updated August 8, Miami Herald, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sliding
Verb
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And some kids are even sneaking in game sessions during class.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
5 Sep. 2025
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As with music, doing that work and sneaking in so much sound is all about the beats and the pitch.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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There is a mix of long toss and other drills to get his arm loose and adrenaline flowing.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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Still, the offense wasn’t flowing, and the unit had just given an extra possession to the Jaguars with an interception that led to a touchdown.—
Mike Kaye
September 10,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Another client, a senior executive negotiating a promotion, felt the old narrative of 'don’t ask for too much' creeping in mid-discussion.—
Naz Beheshti,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Fire was backing and creeping throughout the night.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Folklore portrays them as menacing figures lurking in the darkness who can possess those who wander too far from home.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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Prices start at just $8 in the Halloween Shop, and witches and ghosts aren’t the only things lurking in there.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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During my late April stay, the water was still and inviting—ideal for a morning kayaking session, gliding quietly across the lake's surface.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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Location Anchored between Blackfriars Bridge and the Tate Modern, Sea Containers is a front-row perch to London’s cultural tide—where the Thames unfurls like a silver sash, ferries gliding past in a daily ballet of commuters and sightseers.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Her grandkids are crawling into trouble.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Sep. 2025
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The pair is seen crawling through a wildflower field, dancing, and jumping, but also hollering at each other, brandishing knives, and at some point, Lawrence licks a window with zeal.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Most of them are slipping after the band left the country and finished its domestic tour dates, but the fact that so many full-lengths are still on the books shows in any capacity how the reunion has reignited interest in the rockers’ back catalog.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Saving Thomas Jefferson’s favorite seed Winn also feels the traditions slipping.—
Lila Hempel-Edgers,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The org chart becomes clearer as the season progresses, but that also involves both Ken and Esmeralda’s subplots drifting away from the main action.—
Jesse Hassenger,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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If yields are simply drifting higher, then buyers do tend to step in, said Steve Sosnick, chief strategist at Interactive Brokers.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Sliding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sliding. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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