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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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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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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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Recent Examples of slipping
Claudia Grisales, NPR, 3 June 2026
And after a day navigating crowds, returning to the hotel feels kind of like slipping back behind a velvet rope.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
At the same time, the number of new hires and layoffs both tumbled after bolting higher in March; and voluntary quits fell to their lowest level in nearly six years, an indication of workers’ slipping confidence in the labor market.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 2 June 2026
Few things are more relaxing than slipping into a bubbly hot tub — being able to do it every night in the comfort of your own backyard would be pure bliss.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
Timelines were slipping, integration challenges were escalating and the business teams were beginning to question the value of what was being built.
—Hari Sonnenahalli, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Padding at the tongues and collars offer a secure fit that keeps your feet firmly in place, and grippy rubber outsoles will do wonders to eliminate slipping during unexpected summer showers.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2026
For the first time since the start of his second term, his iron grip over Republicans in Congress is slipping.
—Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 29 May 2026
There is no coming back, and these Giants look plenty capable of slipping, stumbling or falling that low.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
Verb
Wednesday's vote signals his support for the war may be slipping even among some members of his own party.
—Claudia Grisales, NPR, 3 June 2026
And after a day navigating crowds, returning to the hotel feels kind of like slipping back behind a velvet rope.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
At the same time, the number of new hires and layoffs both tumbled after bolting higher in March; and voluntary quits fell to their lowest level in nearly six years, an indication of workers’ slipping confidence in the labor market.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 2 June 2026
Few things are more relaxing than slipping into a bubbly hot tub — being able to do it every night in the comfort of your own backyard would be pure bliss.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
Timelines were slipping, integration challenges were escalating and the business teams were beginning to question the value of what was being built.
—Hari Sonnenahalli, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Padding at the tongues and collars offer a secure fit that keeps your feet firmly in place, and grippy rubber outsoles will do wonders to eliminate slipping during unexpected summer showers.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2026
For the first time since the start of his second term, his iron grip over Republicans in Congress is slipping.
—Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 29 May 2026
There is no coming back, and these Giants look plenty capable of slipping, stumbling or falling that low.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slipping
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Like India, Indonesia has been wrestling with a falling currency, and on May 20, the country's central bank raised its policy interest rates by a larger-than-expected 50 basis points.—
Sri Jegarajah,Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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Anyone who likes keeping the balcony doors open at night and falling asleep to the sound of crashing waves should enjoy the Ocean Rooms.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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This includes people who do not know each other and who did not coordinate with one another to gather all somehow separately, hearing about Manhattanhenge (or simply stumbling across the crowd) and enjoying the view together.—
Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
1 June 2026
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The video then shows Henderson stumbling towards a wall in the area, where someone can be seen calling for help.—
Brittney Ermon,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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In it, when her brother is arrested, Harvard Law student Madison Rivera cuts a deal with the DOJ to save him by infiltrating the chambers of the most powerful judge in Boston, Judge Kathryn Conroy.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
3 June 2026
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After infiltrating the local music scene, Arthur was offered a gig as rhythm guitarist in the Merry-Go-Round band, on one condition — a rebranding.—
Jonathan Rowe,
SPIN,
1 June 2026
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Autonomous task forces of drones could be assigned to defend against specific threats — Russian subs sneaking into the Atlantic Ocean, say, or a possible amphibious landing on Taiwan.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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As for oats, consider sneaking in some extra protein to round out their nutritional profile.—
Julia Ries Wexler,
Health,
28 May 2026
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The money keeps flowing into AI infrastructure, which will support the earnings of companies like Dell, HPE, and the chipmakers.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
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But details aren’t exactly flowing yet.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
2 June 2026
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Cats become infected by eating raw meat, birds, mice or contaminated soil, and only cats that are actively shedding parasites in their stool can spread it.—
Dr. Megan Yanny,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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The new research, shedding light on one of history's most infamous Arctic tragedies, was led by researchers at the University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2026
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And a photo attached to a city inspection conducted just days before the collapse for a pending litter case showed the exterior of the building apparently in poor condition with the roof visibly sagging.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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Morale among the men was sagging, as well.—
Janis Mackey Frayer,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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The broadest of comedies, the film’s often puerile humor is driven by an endless stream of male bungling, blundering and whining, only to be kicked up a notch by pratfalls of nearly every variety, from getting bucked off a galloping horse to tripping into a pile of trash.—
Natalia Winkelman,
Variety,
27 May 2026
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Just the usual catching a skate blade or tripping over a tree root.—
Risa Jampel,
STAT,
22 May 2026
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“Slipping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slipping. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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