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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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3
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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as in collapsing
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Recent Examples of slipping
Brett Martel, The Denver Post, 2 Jan. 2025
Richardson failed at the first one; nailed the second, and was slipping on #3.
—Scott Powers, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
By 1980, amid double-digit inflation, spiraling gas prices, and Ayatollah Khomeini’s revolution in Iran, the United States was slipping into another recession.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 30 Dec. 2024
Sources close to the situation revealed that Maco’s condition deteriorated after falling into a coma, eventually slipping into critical condition.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 27 Dec. 2024
The tune has been slipping on some Billboard charts ever since, as Christmas tunes have pushed it down…though that retreat may stop in only a few days.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
The University of Florida ranked seventh nationally this year among public universities, slipping a place each of the past two years.
—Jim Turner, Sun Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
Thanks to the film’s costume designer Arianne Phillips, the star is a total dead-ringer for Dylan on the big screen, slipping into his effortlessly-cool wardrobe of Levi’s flares, leather blazers, and silk shirts.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
And becoming Mindy again, slipping into her incredible outfits, helped me too.
—Theresa Pichler, Glamour, 23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
Harrison took Georgia’s second-half kickoff all the way to the end zone, slipping a tackle near the middle of the field, cutting toward the right sideline and outrunning everyone.
—Brett Martel, The Denver Post, 2 Jan. 2025
Richardson failed at the first one; nailed the second, and was slipping on #3.
—Scott Powers, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
By 1980, amid double-digit inflation, spiraling gas prices, and Ayatollah Khomeini’s revolution in Iran, the United States was slipping into another recession.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 30 Dec. 2024
Sources close to the situation revealed that Maco’s condition deteriorated after falling into a coma, eventually slipping into critical condition.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 27 Dec. 2024
The tune has been slipping on some Billboard charts ever since, as Christmas tunes have pushed it down…though that retreat may stop in only a few days.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
The University of Florida ranked seventh nationally this year among public universities, slipping a place each of the past two years.
—Jim Turner, Sun Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
Thanks to the film’s costume designer Arianne Phillips, the star is a total dead-ringer for Dylan on the big screen, slipping into his effortlessly-cool wardrobe of Levi’s flares, leather blazers, and silk shirts.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
And becoming Mindy again, slipping into her incredible outfits, helped me too.
—Theresa Pichler, Glamour, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slipping
Verb
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And the latest studies indicate that, despite extensive efforts from the public and nonprofit sectors, the number of affordable units in Central Florida has been falling.—
James Wilkins,
Orlando Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2025
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Try to find a place that will block blowing or falling debris.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
25 Mar. 2025
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And law enforcement agencies started surveilling and infiltrating Muslim communities across the United States.—
Abdallah Fayyad,
Vox,
27 Mar. 2025
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The latest report shares where and when common pests will start infiltrating indoor and outdoor spaces.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Mar. 2025
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Don't Use An Extension Cord In general, extension cords aren't a great idea because of the tripping hazard and the potential for overheating.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
5 Jan. 2025
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For older people with weaker bones, tripping while walking can sometimes cause a fracture.—
Maggie Aime, MSN,
Health,
25 Dec. 2024
Verb
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This isn't enough to completely rule out the possibility of any more small planets that might be lurking in the habitable zone.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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More than a few crumbs could be lurking in the darkest, deepest recesses of your pantry.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2025
Verb
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That the film is able to regularly reinvent itself, peeling away layers of character and performance, owes to the talent on screen.—
Sezin Koehler,
EW.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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Dusty blue velvet benches were piled against walls with peeling paint.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
27 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The sketch recalled Billy Crystal’s annual tradition of starting the Oscars by digitally inserting himself into scenes from the nominees.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
13 Mar. 2025
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After inserting a quarter, simply pull on the tether holding your cart to the cart behind to release yours.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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While pruning, remove any winter damage, along with dead and declining growths, to allow new shoots to reform the plant.—
Tom MacCubbin,
orlandosentinel.com,
6 Mar. 2021
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In order to reopen, counties must demonstrate declining prevalence of COVID-19, testing ability of 30 tests per 10,000 residents per week, contact tracing and isolation facilities.—
Fox News,
Fox News,
15 May 2020
Verb
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Moffett also said artificial intelligence isn’t driving an upgrade cycle as hoped, noting that there is weakening demand in China along with antitrust concerns.—
Jason Gewirtz,
CNBC,
8 Jan. 2025
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With high expectations for future new orders along with expanding current new orders, the outlooks for material handling and supply chain industries are positive, despite some weakening in the December MHI BAI report.—
Jason Schenker,
Forbes,
7 Jan. 2025
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“Slipping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slipping. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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