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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
Annie Blackman, InStyle, 28 Jan. 2026
Plus, this 100-piece velvet set prevents tops from slipping off.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
Authorities say the Utah mother previously attempted to poison her husband on Valentine’s Day 2022, slipping fentanyl into his favorite sandwich.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 27 Jan. 2026
In its last earnings report, Microsoft called for 37% growth in revenue at constant currency from Azure infrastructure and other cloud services for the current period, slipping from 39% at constant currency in the September quarter.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026
John Perrine took a fall when slipping on I-70 near downtown while working because of icy conditions.
—Jen Guadarrama, IndyStar, 27 Jan. 2026
But although the robbery is a roaring success, the Tailor makes a fateful visit to Vittorio, who has been gradually slipping into corruption by misappropriating church funds.
—Rory Doherty, Time, 26 Jan. 2026
Beyond slipping and falling, medical experts don't want people to hurt themselves while trying to remove snow, especially if their not physically active.
—Lauren Linder, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
Brennan then cut to a clip that shows an unidentified ICE agent slipping on actual ice in Minneapolis.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 22 Jan. 2026
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The insoles mold comfortably to your foot, and the rubber outsoles keep slipping and sliding at bay.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 28 Jan. 2026
Plus, this 100-piece velvet set prevents tops from slipping off.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
Authorities say the Utah mother previously attempted to poison her husband on Valentine’s Day 2022, slipping fentanyl into his favorite sandwich.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 27 Jan. 2026
In its last earnings report, Microsoft called for 37% growth in revenue at constant currency from Azure infrastructure and other cloud services for the current period, slipping from 39% at constant currency in the September quarter.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026
John Perrine took a fall when slipping on I-70 near downtown while working because of icy conditions.
—Jen Guadarrama, IndyStar, 27 Jan. 2026
But although the robbery is a roaring success, the Tailor makes a fateful visit to Vittorio, who has been gradually slipping into corruption by misappropriating church funds.
—Rory Doherty, Time, 26 Jan. 2026
Beyond slipping and falling, medical experts don't want people to hurt themselves while trying to remove snow, especially if their not physically active.
—Lauren Linder, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
Brennan then cut to a clip that shows an unidentified ICE agent slipping on actual ice in Minneapolis.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slipping
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But absent any concerning signs that the labor market is falling a cliff, the Fed will also likely turn to inflation data for the cue on when to lower rates again.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
28 Jan. 2026
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But their story appears to be falling apart.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 Jan. 2026
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These are just some of the most prominent, powerful bootlickers stumbling right now on their own deceit and desperation.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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The Russians had made a mistake, with Sikharulidze stumbling out of a double axel.—
Natasha O'Neill,
Vanity Fair,
26 Jan. 2026
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Airborne tear gas can drift, infiltrating residents’ apartments through vents, air conditioning units and windowsills.—
Graham Hurley,
CNN Money,
20 Jan. 2026
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The second greatest threat for the year, according to Experian, are deepfake candidates infiltrating remote workforces.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
13 Jan. 2026
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They’re built with a cozy fleece lining that’ll keep your hands cozy and warm, and a wind-proof cuff that’ll keep any drafts from sneaking into them.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Jan. 2026
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Those against it will argue to do so rewards the criminal act of sneaking over the border.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Jan. 2026
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The upstream piranhas attacked her, and her blood flowing downstream attracted the rest of the piranhas, leaving the creek clear for the herd to cross.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Jan. 2026
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Florio said that the key is to keep gas flowing into the furnace.—
John Shumway,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The city is shedding its legacy of relentless growth, carving green arteries like Cheonggyecheon from concrete and breathing new life into old rail lines.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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The goal was to link American culture with its European antecedents—a heady way to justify shedding blood for another continent’s conflict.—
Colton Valentine,
New Yorker,
24 Jan. 2026
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Chuky’s face was pockmarked and flat-browed, with heavy, sagging eyelids that might’ve been extra-weighted by the liquor.—
Jonathan Miles,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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National Grid expects Massachusetts to be hit hard, with snow buildups possibly leading to sagging powerlines and tree limbs that can contribute to power outages.—
Matt Nighswander,
NBC news,
24 Jan. 2026
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Reviewers say that this model’s eco mode outputs just the right amount of heat without tripping your breaker.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
23 Jan. 2026
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The operators likely see green lights and stable voltage readings on their screens even as transformers are overloading and breakers are tripping in the physical world.—
Saman Zonouz,
The Conversation,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Slipping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slipping. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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