SLIDING Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

sliding

verb

present participle of slide

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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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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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 Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors bring in ample light and overlook the backyard terrace’s heated pool, outdoor shower, and fireplace, while dimmable cove lighting furthers the warmth. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026 Sneakers and socks sliding across the floor, heels lifting and landing in time with the music. — Erica Rosenfeld Halverson, Washington Post, 9 Sep. 2026 Raphinha, Feyenoord and a two-man canoe Torrential rain is great for making sliding tackles. — Stuart James, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026 Faraday Future’s shares peaked with excitement about its EV plans in 2021 and have been sliding since then. — Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026 That's because the sink and invisible dual-burner induction cooktop are concealed below a sliding top that works just like a bar or table when retracted. — New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026 The Braves spent their afternoon with Little League baseball players, sliding down hills and laughing alongside children who will remember Sunday for the rest of their lives. — Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 25 Aug. 2026 Defender Kevin O'Toole poked the ball away, but Mboma Dem put away a sliding first-touch shot that opened the scoring in the 11th minute. — CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026 This prevents them from sliding around under the sock or slipping out completely during play. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026

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Verb

The new quarterback Mensah with a short completion that Toney turns into a 48-yard play, bouncing up from the tackle and sneaking in a quick little Heisman pose for good measure.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2026
Rather than trade Ohtani for Caminero, who has blossomed into a two-time All-Star at 23, the team added at the deadline in hopes of sneaking into the wild-card race.

— Andy McCullough, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of sneaking

Verb

However, the Broncos’ next opponent is lurking right behind them.

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 8 Sep. 2026
Investors want to see both OpenAI and Anthropic get their financial houses in order, with initial public offerings (IPOs) lurking later this year or in early 2027.

— Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of lurking

Verb

JoJo, Messing and Newport quickly whipped out their phones to capture videos of the models gliding down the runway and posing right in front of them before continuing their trek around Cipriani in downtown Manhattan.

— Anika Reed, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026
At times, perhaps surfing or more calmly gliding away from pressure will offer a better alternative to an all-out sprint toward the sideline.

— Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of gliding

Verb

Each of its elements began, long ago, in the loamy earth, hatching and creeping or slipping, slick and squealing, from the womb of the mind.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026
But when the death watch beetle starts creeping around Kylie’s boyfriend (Xolo Maridueña), an emotionally available DJ — the script’s words, not mine — the truth about her bloodline comes spilling out.

— Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of creeping

Verb

Each of its elements began, long ago, in the loamy earth, hatching and creeping or slipping, slick and squealing, from the womb of the mind.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026
Alongside the Rams’ Terrance Ferguson, the Saint was criminally undervalued throughout the fantasy draft season, often slipping well into the double-digit rounds in 12-team exercises.

— Brad Evans, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of slipping

Verb

The passage of play (below) lasted about 40 seconds from the moment Arsenal’s No 7 started drifting across the pitch, repeatedly calling for the ball to be played left.

— Art de Roché, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
But sometimes, inaccurate coordinates or a drifting boat make the search trickier.

— Evgenia Anastasakos, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of drifting

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