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as in fell
to decline gradually from a standard level
the store's quality of service began to slip after the new owners took over
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2
as in stumbled
to go down from an upright position suddenly and involuntarily
be careful not to slip on the spilled oil
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as in infiltrated
to introduce in a gradual, secret, or clever way
casually slipped it into the conversation
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5
as in flowed
to move or proceed smoothly and readily
jumped into the car and slipped behind the wheel
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as in shed
to cast (a natural bodily covering or appendage) aside
periodically crabs slip their shells and grow new ones
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Recent Examples of slipped
The conference comes at a time when the impacts of climate change have become increasingly clear — even as the issue has slipped down the immediate geopolitical agenda.
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Sam Meredith, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2025
With three rounds remaining this season, Ferrari has slipped to fourth in the standings, 36 points behind Mercedes and 4 points behind Red Bull.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
After the premiere in Hollywood, Brown slipped into a red mini corset dress.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 8 Nov. 2025
George slipped and tripped Brown, leading to a go-ahead Utah layup in a game Boston lost 105-103.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
Officials said in a statement that the man slipped and fell over the edge.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
In February, the Weeknd slipped into the 2025 Grammy Awards without anyone noticing.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 7 Nov. 2025
Things took a comic turn as the Unitree G1 slipped while walking over food bits.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025
They can be slipped on hoop earrings and two different types of chains.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
Sam Meredith, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2025
With three rounds remaining this season, Ferrari has slipped to fourth in the standings, 36 points behind Mercedes and 4 points behind Red Bull.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
After the premiere in Hollywood, Brown slipped into a red mini corset dress.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 8 Nov. 2025
George slipped and tripped Brown, leading to a go-ahead Utah layup in a game Boston lost 105-103.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
Officials said in a statement that the man slipped and fell over the edge.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
In February, the Weeknd slipped into the 2025 Grammy Awards without anyone noticing.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 7 Nov. 2025
Things took a comic turn as the Unitree G1 slipped while walking over food bits.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025
They can be slipped on hoop earrings and two different types of chains.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slipped
Verb
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The at-bats were brief and uneventful, the opposite of the approach that carried Toronto to this stage and felled Snell in Game 1.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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That says a lot about the 2025 Red Sox, who were a top offensive team in many metrics, but were also felled by their bats in crucial spots throughout the year and postseason.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
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The Avs stumbled out of the starting blocks the past two seasons.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
8 Nov. 2025
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Three years ago, two Sudanese men stumbled into a police station in the desert town of Tazirbu.—
Mick Krever,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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The film will include exclusive witness testimony, expert forensic analysis, and detailed graphic reconstructions that track the moment the thieves infiltrated the museum’s perimeter and vanished with the priceless treasure.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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Meanwhile, on Ukraine’s eastern front, Russian forces have infiltrated the city of Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region, according to Ukrainian officials.—
Catherine Nicholls,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
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After a 2-2 tie at the end of regulation, Marquette took a 3-2 lead in the sixth minute of the second overtime when Kahn somehow snuck a shot from about 40 yards under the crossbar.—
Jim Hoehn,
Twin Cities,
6 Nov. 2025
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Brissett and the Cardinals responded immediately, marching 74 yards in 11 plays before Brissett snuck one across at the goal line.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Tigelaar held court over the discussion that flowed over topics including the complexities behind the adaptation of books to TV series, from the unique perspectives of the authors and the TV/film writers tasked with bringing their stories to life.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
10 Nov. 2025
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Nashville and the surrounding areas were not expected to receive any snow, and yet reports flowed in of snowflakes around the city.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The redistricting measure, which passed resoundingly Tuesday, doesn’t break any ground, chart a fresh course or shed any light on a better pathway forward.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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Once CoreWeave sheds its liabilities over the next five years, Blakely says, a growing percent of its revenue can begin coming from infrastructure that’s already paid off, boosting CoreWeave’s margins.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
8 Nov. 2025
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Both candidates had coattails, pulling along fellow Democrats as Republican turnout sagged.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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But George appeared in just 41 games due to injury, while Embiid played in just 19 games, and the Sixers sagged to a miserable 24-58 finish.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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George slipped and tripped Brown, leading to a go-ahead Utah layup in a game Boston lost 105-103.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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On another occasion, a group of students tripped him to the ground, put a cheese crown made of paper on his head, and then taunted him with actual cheese.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Slipped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slipped. Accessed 20 Nov. 2025.
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