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 defender remained upfield after a corner kick, sliding into position inside the 6-yard box to bang home a cross from Emma Sears with her left foot.
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Idaho Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026
After receiving no response from inside the home, the SWAT team deployed a smaller armored vehicle known as a Rook to break down a side fence and enter the home through a sliding glass door.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 29 Jan. 2026
That figure is likely to keep sliding, particularly if the Fed trims rates later this year.
—Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
The insoles mold comfortably to your foot, and the rubber outsoles keep slipping and sliding at bay.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 28 Jan. 2026
The owner’s deck aft is arranged around a flexible bar and versatile dining area that can be fully enclosed via sliding glass doors.
—Bill Springer, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Ishara Kami died after she was hit by a sliding vehicle along Brownsville Road in December and City of Pittsburgh officials said that the weather conditions at the time likely caused the driver to lose control of his vehicle.
—Mike Darnay, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
The flashpoint transpired in the 32nd minute between Villa and Newcastle United as referee Anthony Taylor adjudged the striker to have left his leg in on a sliding Schar.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2026
While egress windows can be designed using styles like casement or sliding windows, the defining feature is their code-compliant opening size and placement.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
Idaho Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026
After receiving no response from inside the home, the SWAT team deployed a smaller armored vehicle known as a Rook to break down a side fence and enter the home through a sliding glass door.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 29 Jan. 2026
That figure is likely to keep sliding, particularly if the Fed trims rates later this year.
—Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
The insoles mold comfortably to your foot, and the rubber outsoles keep slipping and sliding at bay.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 28 Jan. 2026
The owner’s deck aft is arranged around a flexible bar and versatile dining area that can be fully enclosed via sliding glass doors.
—Bill Springer, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Ishara Kami died after she was hit by a sliding vehicle along Brownsville Road in December and City of Pittsburgh officials said that the weather conditions at the time likely caused the driver to lose control of his vehicle.
—Mike Darnay, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
The flashpoint transpired in the 32nd minute between Villa and Newcastle United as referee Anthony Taylor adjudged the striker to have left his leg in on a sliding Schar.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2026
While egress windows can be designed using styles like casement or sliding windows, the defining feature is their code-compliant opening size and placement.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sliding
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That feature has since been covered over with concrete, so don’t get any funny ideas about sneaking into the palace after hours.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
30 Jan. 2026
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Of course, after a while the thrill of getting caught fades, and sneaking around becomes deeply sad rather than sexy.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
29 Jan. 2026
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The upstream piranhas attacked her, and her blood flowing downstream attracted the rest of the piranhas, leaving the creek clear for the herd to cross.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Jan. 2026
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Florio said that the key is to keep gas flowing into the furnace.—
John Shumway,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Few things shake the confidence of a person like crawling to the top bunk of a quivering bed frame, your feet wrapping uncomfortably along the frail metal rungs of the ladder.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
27 Jan. 2026
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Soon Carbone was crawling with celebrities.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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For Mitchell, the key was subtly introducing clues into the environment that hinted at the darkness lurking beneath the surface.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
28 Jan. 2026
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But because of the below-freezing temperatures, there may still be patches of ice lurking.—
Morayo Ogunbayo,
AJC.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Picture sipping coffee as the sun rises over the Rockies, or gliding past red rock canyons en route to Glacier National Park, all from the comfort of a panoramic observation car.—
Paris Wilson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Jan. 2026
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Though Amazon was previously UPS' largest customer, the two companies are in the process of gliding down operations together.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
27 Jan. 2026
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After a short detour, visitors will find some cute photo ops with the beavers and even more Pokémon creeping onto the main trail.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
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Make the jump to cigarette jeans, also known (less charmingly) as stovepipe or boyfriend jeans, which are slowly but surely creeping into the fashion ecosystem.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
27 Jan. 2026
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The insoles mold comfortably to your foot, and the rubber outsoles keep slipping and sliding at bay.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
28 Jan. 2026
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Plus, this 100-piece velvet set prevents tops from slipping off.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
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To convey the spirit of the moment, John Edwards inverted the photograph, turning the reflection into an illusion where the sky above the Buddha becomes a tapestry of floating flowers and drifting plants.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Ice, blowing and drifting snow has created extremely hazardous road conditions.—
Cheryl Vari,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Sliding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sliding. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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