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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
Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
The Buffs dropped their third game in a row at Milan Puskar Stadium, falling 29-22 against the Mountaineers and slipping to 3-7 on a lost season.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 8 Nov. 2025
Merokeety Long‑Sleeve Cardigan Sweater There’s not much that’s comfier than slipping into an oversized sweater in the fall, and this cardigan is no exception.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
The top part of the shoe is covered with a durable, waterproof suede material, while the bottom features a light-yet-sturdy rubber outsole that prevents slipping on wet surfaces.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025
Pattinson stars in the film alongside Jennifer Lawrence, who stars as Grace, a writer and young mother, who is slowly slipping into madness.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
Gustavsson stopped the first 13 shots sent his way before New Jersey winger Paul Cotter got his first goal of the season, slipping a low shot between the goalie’s knees following Connor Brown’s set-up pass from below the goal line.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 23 Oct. 2025
For a time, the once ironclad dominance of men – especially White men – in the corporate boardroom appeared to be slipping.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
Filming in the state has been slipping since the record highs of 2021.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
Verb
The program’s pulse felt faint, its identity slipping further with each loss.
—Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
The Buffs dropped their third game in a row at Milan Puskar Stadium, falling 29-22 against the Mountaineers and slipping to 3-7 on a lost season.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 8 Nov. 2025
Merokeety Long‑Sleeve Cardigan Sweater There’s not much that’s comfier than slipping into an oversized sweater in the fall, and this cardigan is no exception.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
The top part of the shoe is covered with a durable, waterproof suede material, while the bottom features a light-yet-sturdy rubber outsole that prevents slipping on wet surfaces.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025
Pattinson stars in the film alongside Jennifer Lawrence, who stars as Grace, a writer and young mother, who is slowly slipping into madness.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
Gustavsson stopped the first 13 shots sent his way before New Jersey winger Paul Cotter got his first goal of the season, slipping a low shot between the goalie’s knees following Connor Brown’s set-up pass from below the goal line.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 23 Oct. 2025
For a time, the once ironclad dominance of men – especially White men – in the corporate boardroom appeared to be slipping.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
Filming in the state has been slipping since the record highs of 2021.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slipping
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Yet in practice, America is now collecting billions from importers, much of it falling on carbon-intensive goods and places.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Try to find a place that will block blowing or falling debris.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Seven years of stumbling around.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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After stumbling into a massive camp full of refugees from Nilfgaard’s ongoing campaign, Geralt winds up witness to a witch trial.—
Scott Meslow,
Vulture,
30 Oct. 2025
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Tea is approached by PET and tasked with infiltrating the criminal empire of Miran, a ruthless criminal posing as a businessman.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
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Billitier did have a hell of a story to tell about his decades of undercover work for the FBI, including several years infiltrating a Colombian drug ring in Texas.—
Steve Belanger,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Oct. 2025
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Berens brings his particular brand of Midwest nice to his latest hour (watch the trailer above), full of stories about growing up one of 12 children, sneaking a beer into church, gambling with his grandmother, and Midwest Cheap Hacks.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
3 Nov. 2025
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In this song, the kids catch Mom and Dad sneaking snacks in the kitchen after bedtime.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
31 Oct. 2025
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Styled by Sarah Slutsky Tooley, Zegler’s glam was provided by hair stylist Dana Boyer, who styled the actress’ hair with a side part and a flowing natural style, and makeup artist Kale Teter.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
5 Nov. 2025
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The race has been marked by barbs between Huffman and Wambsganss, as both try to win over the conservative vote, and flowing money, as billionaires waded into the North Texas election.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Nov. 2025
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Though the Raiders’ 30-29 overtime defeat to the Jacksonville Jaguars represented progress, given that Las Vegas was coming off one of the most flaccid offensive performances of the 21st century, Sunday’s unhappy ending left those shedding silver-and-black uniforms feeling empty.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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The formula is designed to improve strand resilience, which can help reduce shedding and, in turn, create the appearance of fuller, healthier hair.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The procedures listed include breast augmentations, tummy tucks and, yes, facelifts, whether that be mini (short scar) facelifts or full facelifts, both of which address signs of aging like sagging skin, loose jowls and creases.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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The high-tech mask uses a combination of red, red plus infrared, and blue LEDs that help with common skin problems like fine lines, sagging, wrinkles, dullness, and uneven texture.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
27 Oct. 2025
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In between all of that, a botched tripping call early in the second quarter took a huge pass play off the board for Miami, which would have gotten the Dolphins inside Baltimore’s 10-yard line.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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McDaniel was blunt about his view of the tripping call against Ollie Gordon that negated a long completion to Jaylen Waddle.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Slipping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slipping. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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