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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
David Harris, SPIN, 21 Apr. 2026
Where to Stay In Militello, staying overnight is about slipping into the fabric of the town.
—Erica Firpo, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2026
Hagel, who has seen more time on the first power-play unit in the left circle, scored from the edge of the crease, slipping past the Canadiens penalty killers and tipping in Jake Guentzel’s pass from the right circle.
—Eduardo Encina, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
That's the actual Bob Odenkirk actually slipping on a wet floor and on one greasy floor.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
It’s specifically designed for Alabama rigs and does a great job of keeping your soft plastic inline, preventing it from slipping down the hook, which can cause the rig to underperform.
—Derek Horner, Outdoor Life, 16 Apr. 2026
The pup wandered alone outside the facility for about an hour before slipping under a fence.
—Sydney Barragan, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
Spot gold, which is currently trading at around $4,838 per ounce, has fallen about 10% from its late-January peak, slipping into correction territory even as geopolitical risks intensify.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026
That might mean slipping on an eye mask, starting a calming podcast, and sipping water or herbal tea.
—Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2026
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Before slipping into silence in the mid-’90s, Souled American had morphed from rootsy alt-country band to adding ambient shades and slowcore to their music.
—David Harris, SPIN, 21 Apr. 2026
Where to Stay In Militello, staying overnight is about slipping into the fabric of the town.
—Erica Firpo, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2026
Hagel, who has seen more time on the first power-play unit in the left circle, scored from the edge of the crease, slipping past the Canadiens penalty killers and tipping in Jake Guentzel’s pass from the right circle.
—Eduardo Encina, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
That's the actual Bob Odenkirk actually slipping on a wet floor and on one greasy floor.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
It’s specifically designed for Alabama rigs and does a great job of keeping your soft plastic inline, preventing it from slipping down the hook, which can cause the rig to underperform.
—Derek Horner, Outdoor Life, 16 Apr. 2026
The pup wandered alone outside the facility for about an hour before slipping under a fence.
—Sydney Barragan, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
Spot gold, which is currently trading at around $4,838 per ounce, has fallen about 10% from its late-January peak, slipping into correction territory even as geopolitical risks intensify.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026
That might mean slipping on an eye mask, starting a calming podcast, and sipping water or herbal tea.
—Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slipping
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The school calendar’s architects also had the benefit of a number of school holidays falling over weekends, including Rosh Hashanah, Diwali and Juneteenth.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Officials said seven of the victims were struck by gunfire, while others were hurt in the chaos as people scrambled to get down from the pyramids, with some falling during the panic.—
Bradford Betz,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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Lina cried out, stumbling backward.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Apple has gotten off to a rough start in AI after stumbling in its efforts to deliver new features built on the technology, as promised nearly two years ago.—
Michael Liedtke,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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But the opening sequence was a rip-roaring cold open in which Mando and Grogu are infiltrating a base to take down an empire loyalist.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2026
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Though fur is very good at creating a warm, protective layer against wind, water is very good at infiltrating small spaces.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 Apr. 2026
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Iron Maiden, finally sneaking Eddie past the Hall’s metal block.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
15 Apr. 2026
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Similar to Chen, Bill Gates learned to code at about age 13, sneaking into his school’s computer lab at night to practice.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
14 Apr. 2026
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Jackie Tohn looks elegant in a white button-down top and black flowing skirt at the Venice Family Clinic HEART Gala in Culver City, California, on April 18.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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State-level commitments in California, Maryland, and Massachusetts, along with federal apprenticeship grants, are also flowing into trades training, per JLL.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Looking toward the horizon, the American backyard is undergoing a radical transformation, shedding the high-maintenance, rigid aesthetics of the past in favor of something far more soulful and secluded.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2026
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Natasha Lyonne is shedding light on the circumstances that led to her being escorted off a recent flight to NYC and what happened after.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Apr. 2026
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The mattress's latex core has a five-zone structure that provides varying levels of firmness tailored to support different areas of your body — with the most enhanced support in the mid-section to prevent your back from curving or sagging.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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But Minnesota’s best defensive strategy against Jokic in past playoff trips has involved sagging off a Denver non-shooter to supply additional help onto the superstar big man.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
15 Apr. 2026
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Johnston was whistled for tripping Matt Boldy in the final minute of the first, and the Wild power play needed just seconds to give them their first lead.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
10 Apr. 2026
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While tripping with the foot is not allowed, an ankle tap, which is performed with the hand, is considered a tackle and is permissible.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Slipping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slipping. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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