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as in falling
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 stumbling
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 infiltrating
to introduce in a gradual, secret, or clever way
casually slipped it into the conversation
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5
as in flowing
to move or proceed smoothly and readily
jumped into the car and slipped behind the wheel
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as in shedding
to cast (a natural bodily covering or appendage) aside
periodically crabs slip their shells and grow new ones
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as in collapsing
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Recent Examples of slipping
Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Saving Thomas Jefferson’s favorite seed Winn also feels the traditions slipping.
—Lila Hempel-Edgers, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2025
The traction detail on the outsole prevents slipping on smooth surfaces like tile or hardwood.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
That margin widened in July, with approval slipping to 32 percent against 66 percent disapproval.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
Thursday night, Swift surprised fans by slipping into the stadium with little fanfare to join Kelce at the Nebraska Cornhuskers-Cincinnati Bearcats game.
—Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2025
Away from the main property was a pool house reached via brick steps covered with grit to prevent us slipping on any icy bits.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2025
Quinnipiac University Poll 37% approve 55% disapprove Quinnipiac University's most recent polling has the lowest approval rating for the Republican president among the bunch, slipping three points since its last survey conducted in mid-July.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
The internal drawcord can be cinched to prevent the waist from slipping during physical activity, and there is a small waistband pocket perfect for holding a house key or hair tie.
—Anne Taylor, Travel + Leisure, 24 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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
Saving Thomas Jefferson’s favorite seed Winn also feels the traditions slipping.
—Lila Hempel-Edgers, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2025
The traction detail on the outsole prevents slipping on smooth surfaces like tile or hardwood.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
That margin widened in July, with approval slipping to 32 percent against 66 percent disapproval.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
Thursday night, Swift surprised fans by slipping into the stadium with little fanfare to join Kelce at the Nebraska Cornhuskers-Cincinnati Bearcats game.
—Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2025
Away from the main property was a pool house reached via brick steps covered with grit to prevent us slipping on any icy bits.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2025
Quinnipiac University Poll 37% approve 55% disapprove Quinnipiac University's most recent polling has the lowest approval rating for the Republican president among the bunch, slipping three points since its last survey conducted in mid-July.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
The internal drawcord can be cinched to prevent the waist from slipping during physical activity, and there is a small waistband pocket perfect for holding a house key or hair tie.
—Anne Taylor, Travel + Leisure, 24 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slipping
Verb
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This can be something forceful falling or pressing on the toe or twisting it in an awkward manner.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Borrowers aged 18 to 29 are also falling 90 or more days late on auto loans faster than older borrowers.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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His arrival home each night is announced by his sputtering motorcycle and his drunken stumbling up the stairs.—
Adam Solomons,
IndieWire,
4 Sep. 2025
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Whew The last thing a team wants to see is its starting quarterback stumbling to the sideline four plays into the season.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The Taliban was and still is adept at infiltrating aid organizations and diverting aid to fill their coffers.—
Beth Bailey,
FOXNews.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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OneTaste opened its doors in San Francisco in the early two-thousands, as wellness culture was infiltrating the mainstream.—
Thessaly La Force,
New Yorker,
29 Aug. 2025
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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Fellow telecommunications stocks fell on the news, with T-Mobile , AT & T and Verizon shedding 4%.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
8 Sep. 2025
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One of Hollywood’s strongest leading men is shedding muscle.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Fed reduces rates to bolster a sagging economy and raises rates or keeps them higher for longer to curb inflation.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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Other issues with rotting, sagging and deterioration were present in other buildings, according to the inspections.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In my heavy-tripping state, the taste is glorious.—
R29 Team,
Refinery29,
1 Sep. 2025
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Surveillance video showed that Trigg accidentally fell into the pool after tripping and falling on an inflatable chair.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Slipping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slipping. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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