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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
ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
That shift—from convenient to intentional—is what keeps a long-term relationship from slipping back into a roommate dynamic.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 8 Apr. 2026
He was rewarded by teammates slipping the purple coat on his shoulders.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026
In 2024, with Biden’s poll numbers slipping, Altman’s rhetoric began to shift.
—Ronan Farrow, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Internship postings tracked by jobs site Indeed last year were down compared to each of the prior five years, slipping slightly below 2019 levels.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2026
Princess Anne also chose a soothing hue by slipping into a turquoise wool coat with wide lapels, previously worn on Easter in April 2018.
—Giorgia Olivieri, Vanity Fair, 6 Apr. 2026
Indian markets have been rattled by the Iran war, with foreign investors fleeing and valuations slipping to rare lows.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
As the debate continues, the question remains whether federal action can meaningfully shift a market that many Georgians say is slipping further out of reach.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
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Investors were closely watching whether a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran was already slipping after a round of intense Israeli strikes on Lebanon that killed and injured hundreds.
—ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
That shift—from convenient to intentional—is what keeps a long-term relationship from slipping back into a roommate dynamic.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 8 Apr. 2026
He was rewarded by teammates slipping the purple coat on his shoulders.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026
In 2024, with Biden’s poll numbers slipping, Altman’s rhetoric began to shift.
—Ronan Farrow, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Internship postings tracked by jobs site Indeed last year were down compared to each of the prior five years, slipping slightly below 2019 levels.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2026
Princess Anne also chose a soothing hue by slipping into a turquoise wool coat with wide lapels, previously worn on Easter in April 2018.
—Giorgia Olivieri, Vanity Fair, 6 Apr. 2026
Indian markets have been rattled by the Iran war, with foreign investors fleeing and valuations slipping to rare lows.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
As the debate continues, the question remains whether federal action can meaningfully shift a market that many Georgians say is slipping further out of reach.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slipping
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That took share from price as sellers’ top concern, falling from nearly half of agents ranking it first to 39%.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2026
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Try to find a place that will block blowing or falling debris.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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Garrett Mitchell lined a tiebreaking single in the eighth inning and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the stumbling Boston Red Sox 8-6 on Monday night, sending them to their eighth loss in nine games.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 2026
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On March 22, Emily Holman posted a TikTok video about her and her 18-year-old sister, Martha, stumbling upon a jean jacket that was hand-painted and gifted to a friend for Christmas.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
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In at least some of the recent cases, this involved infiltrating the victim’ delivery apps like DoorDash or Uber Eats with malware, allowing thieves to learn the victim’s address and other key information.—
Megan Cassidy,
San Francisco Chronicle,
3 Apr. 2026
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Still, Handala caused some chaos earlier this month after infiltrating US medical equipment provider Stryker and launching a data-wiping attack that affected tens of thousands of devices, including employee phones.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
27 Mar. 2026
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Tina Peters is serving a nine-year prison term after being convicted of state crimes for sneaking in an outside computer expert to make a copy of her county's election computer system during a software update in 2021.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Apr. 2026
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Tina Peters is serving a nine-year prison term after being convicted of state crimes for sneaking in an outside computer expert to make a copy of her county’s election computer system during a software update in 2021.—
Colleen Slevin,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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Wang is an extraordinarily mobile player for his size, with impressive skating technique through his inside and outside edges laterally and flowing mechanics going north or back to pucks.—
Scott Wheeler,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Gone is the long, flowing hair — which accompanied his first five years in the big leagues — and in is a fresh, short cut.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
7 Apr. 2026
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This serum can prevent hair shedding and promote hair growth if shedding has already started.—
Rebecca Strong,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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The Moroccanoil Revitalizing Scalp Tonic is a daily, leave-in spray with a botanical blend to reduce fallout and shedding for thicker, fuller-looking hair over time.—
Cathy Nelson,
InStyle,
3 Apr. 2026
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In the Stanford Invitational race video posted by Hedengren’s mother, the two runners embrace at the finish line, the 5-foot-2 Kosgei sagging off the towering BYU runner.—
Bay Area News Group,
Mercury News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Noticeable sagging or damage The most obvious sign of a deteriorating mattress is sagging or lumps.—
Sharon Brandwein,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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But there were too many moments early in the game in which the Illini looked out of control, badly missing shots, tripping on their drives.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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The unwanted genetic material vanishes without a trace, which is what kept tripping scientists up for decades.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Slipping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slipping. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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