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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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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
Only two failed transfers occurred, both involving extremely thin pieces that slipped from the chopsticks.
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 19 June 2026
His approval rating on the economy slipped two points, to 30%, from April and his rating on inflation was also down two points, to 22%, while 19% approve of his handling of gas prices in the latest poll.
—Sara Dorn, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
This one sort of slipped under the radar in the buildup to what was already a very controversial World Cup.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 18 June 2026
Shares slipped by almost five percent on Wednesday alone, the company’s first day of overall decline.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 18 June 2026
Laila Edwards, projected to go second or third in Wednesday’s PWHL draft, slipped to fourth and general manager and head coach Troy Ryan pounced on the opportunity.
—Marisa Ingemi, Mercury News, 18 June 2026
The sunlight that slipped through them streamed into the carriage and made squares of light on the floor.
—Hannah Gold, New Yorker, 17 June 2026
Lead drama actress slipped to 63 from 75, continuing a long decline from 109 in 2023 and 114 in 2022.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 12 June 2026
Mission slipped into 2025 because ULA needed more Vulcan rocket hardware beyond Cert-2 and the two USSF missions that took priority over the Dream Chaser flight.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2026
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 19 June 2026
His approval rating on the economy slipped two points, to 30%, from April and his rating on inflation was also down two points, to 22%, while 19% approve of his handling of gas prices in the latest poll.
—Sara Dorn, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
This one sort of slipped under the radar in the buildup to what was already a very controversial World Cup.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 18 June 2026
Shares slipped by almost five percent on Wednesday alone, the company’s first day of overall decline.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 18 June 2026
Laila Edwards, projected to go second or third in Wednesday’s PWHL draft, slipped to fourth and general manager and head coach Troy Ryan pounced on the opportunity.
—Marisa Ingemi, Mercury News, 18 June 2026
The sunlight that slipped through them streamed into the carriage and made squares of light on the floor.
—Hannah Gold, New Yorker, 17 June 2026
Lead drama actress slipped to 63 from 75, continuing a long decline from 109 in 2023 and 114 in 2022.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 12 June 2026
Mission slipped into 2025 because ULA needed more Vulcan rocket hardware beyond Cert-2 and the two USSF missions that took priority over the Dream Chaser flight.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slipped
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Aalto University / Mahdi Asgari History is filled with stories of the great being felled by the puny.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
19 June 2026
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And those are the lucky ones, who weren’t felled by late-season injuries and bumped from the tournament the way Brazil’s Rodrygo, Japan’s Kaoru Mitoma and Germany’s Serge Gnabry were.—
Luke Cyphers,
Sportico.com,
11 June 2026
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Because the 59-year-old MAGA actor has stumbled into a debate that’s been vexing DC fans for more than six decades.—
Benjamin Svetkey,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
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The memorial effort dragged for years as the private onePulse Foundation, originally tasked to create it, stumbled and then collapsed amid excessive ambition that produced a plan for a $100 million memorial and museum the group had no ability to fund.—
Silas Morgan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 June 2026
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Property worth millions of dollars was destroyed in a series of protests that the government said were infiltrated by criminals.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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The Institute for the Study of War has reported that, in the course of advancing towards Kostyantynivka, Russian forces infiltrated the southeastern portion of the city and its suburbs, pushing 2 to 4 kilometers ahead of their assessed lines.—
Vikram Mittal,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Verb
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But whenever Louis’s hand dipped, Schmeling sneaked in a lightning-quick right cross.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2026
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The six-suite Baines’ Lodge, though, has stealthily sneaked past them all as an existing camp that has received a thoughtful, artful makeover from operator Abercrombie & Kent.—
Todd Plummer,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
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Canapés and beverages flowed in abundance.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 June 2026
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The streams occasionally flowed together in a single, mighty river.—
Michael Luo,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
Verb
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Prosecutors said the notebook contains diary entries written by Mangione that shed light on his decision to target the healthcare executive.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Still, this distinction may shed light on the mini-glut conundrum.—
George Calhoun,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Verb
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From there, however, his scoring pace sagged somewhat down the stretch of Frölunda’s season.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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Weiss had initially sought to reinvent the CBS Evening News, dropping a two-anchor format that had sagged in the ratings.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
3 June 2026
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Four years later in Italy, the waterworks went again, as those infernal penalty kicks tripped us up against West Germany in the semifinal.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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According to the family's lawsuit against DPD, Officer Verona Shaw tripped on the steps while entering the backyard.—
Alysia Burgio,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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“Slipped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slipped. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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