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as in falls
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 stumbles
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 sneaks
to introduce in a gradual, secret, or clever way
casually slipped it into the conversation
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5
as in flows
to move or proceed smoothly and readily
jumped into the car and slipped behind the wheel
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6
as in sheds
to cast (a natural bodily covering or appendage) aside
periodically crabs slip their shells and grow new ones
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as in mistakes
an unintentional departure from truth or accuracy
a careless slip of the tongue
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3
as in escapes
the act or an instance of getting free from danger or confinement
gave her pursuers the slip
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as in trips
a wrong judgment
that's not the sort of slip that a prudent person would have made
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Recent Examples of slips
Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Oct. 2025
Just a day later, Uranus retrograde slips back into Taurus, shaking up what could’ve felt reliable and predictable.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
Once the camera’s red light goes on, Amaarae slips the device away and recites her questions from memory.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2025
Whether a pup bolts after a squirrel, slips its collar, or runs off after being startled, those first few minutes can feel endless.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
The statement said OpenAI has strengthened its original guardrails to ensure this type of content no longer slips through.
—Angela Yang, NBC news, 20 Oct. 2025
Frehley’s needle-in-the-red, string-bending solo slips eerily into the sound effect of a tape slowing down, and slurring.
—A.d. Amorosi, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
Florence Pugh slips from Derby to Brooklyn and back again between projects.
—Remy Blumenfeld, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2025
New York now slips to 0-6 after another poor offensive outing – Fields had 45 passing yards while running back Breece Hall had 59 yards on the ground.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 12 Oct. 2025
Clay Abney, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2025
In the water, the marina’s existing 11 docks will be reconstructed and reconfigured to hold a total of 623 slips, accommodating a wider range of boat sizes.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2025
The slips added a subtle layer of tension to an already combative night.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
The novel follows a woman who receives paper slips from the universe with the date her relationship will expire.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2025
For additional comfort, the upper is made from breathable mesh to promote airflow, and the rubber outsole offers extra grip to help prevent slips and trips.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
Growing sweet potatoes indoors is best done from slips, which are the rooted sprouts that grow from mature sweet potatoes.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025
Football watchers are stacking up losses on their betting slips and fantasy records, but after every one of these aesthetically bankrupt displays, Nick Sirianni strides to the podium as coach of an undefeated team.
—J.j. Bailey, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Lingerie details — lace, slips and sheer layers — were paired with precise tailoring, while embellishments added sparkle and fun.
—Alex Badia, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
The apprentice dismantles the hilt almost by instinct and slips the crystal from within.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Oct. 2025
Just a day later, Uranus retrograde slips back into Taurus, shaking up what could’ve felt reliable and predictable.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
Once the camera’s red light goes on, Amaarae slips the device away and recites her questions from memory.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2025
Whether a pup bolts after a squirrel, slips its collar, or runs off after being startled, those first few minutes can feel endless.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
The statement said OpenAI has strengthened its original guardrails to ensure this type of content no longer slips through.
—Angela Yang, NBC news, 20 Oct. 2025
Frehley’s needle-in-the-red, string-bending solo slips eerily into the sound effect of a tape slowing down, and slurring.
—A.d. Amorosi, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
Florence Pugh slips from Derby to Brooklyn and back again between projects.
—Remy Blumenfeld, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2025
New York now slips to 0-6 after another poor offensive outing – Fields had 45 passing yards while running back Breece Hall had 59 yards on the ground.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 12 Oct. 2025
Noun
To further protect it from accidental slips and bumps, the bottle sports a protective non-slip silicone sleeve, while the leak-proof stainless steel lid eliminates leaks.
—Clay Abney, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2025
In the water, the marina’s existing 11 docks will be reconstructed and reconfigured to hold a total of 623 slips, accommodating a wider range of boat sizes.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2025
The slips added a subtle layer of tension to an already combative night.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
The novel follows a woman who receives paper slips from the universe with the date her relationship will expire.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2025
For additional comfort, the upper is made from breathable mesh to promote airflow, and the rubber outsole offers extra grip to help prevent slips and trips.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
Growing sweet potatoes indoors is best done from slips, which are the rooted sprouts that grow from mature sweet potatoes.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025
Football watchers are stacking up losses on their betting slips and fantasy records, but after every one of these aesthetically bankrupt displays, Nick Sirianni strides to the podium as coach of an undefeated team.
—J.j. Bailey, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Lingerie details — lace, slips and sheer layers — were paired with precise tailoring, while embellishments added sparkle and fun.
—Alex Badia, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slips
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For now, the burden largely falls on defendants — many still deep in addiction, many who are homeless — to find and secure treatment on their own.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Oct. 2025
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As another once-promising season falls apart, this time stamped out in stunningly emphatic fashion, a conversation that had only begun to percolate is now steaming hot.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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The trio stumbles upon a crucial piece of evidence - and promptly compromises it.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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To summarize, the protagonist, lost in hopeless days, eventually stumbles upon a deserted dance hall.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
17 Oct. 2025
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But when a famous author sneaks into town and a body is found in his penthouse apartment, cunning fox investigator Vera Vixen must piece together what happened.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
18 Oct. 2025
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Determined, Khaled sneaks into Israel and embarks on a journey to the sea.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
17 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, a manipulative judge, Roland Brack (Nicholas Pinnock), lurks around the fringes, hoping to seduce or even blackmail the electrically attractive Hedda.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
22 Oct. 2025
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Behind all of the concern about the mental health of Ukrainian children lurks a bigger question regarding the generations too young to have taken part in the unifying 2014 revolt against Russia.—
Robert F. Worth,
The Atlantic,
19 Oct. 2025
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Reflect honestly about your longings as Mercury flows with Jupiter and Saturn.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
25 Oct. 2025
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During a stay here in one of the hotel’s 208 rooms (including 12 suites), guests will be able to enjoy luxe linens, Japanese-style soaking tubs, and plenty of natural light that flows in through floor-to-ceiling windows.—
Mae Hamilton,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Oct. 2025
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On Wednesday, however, senior Chiefs reporter Matt McMullen revealed another wild stat that sheds a whole new light on Kansas City's dominance this season.—
Rowan Fisher-Shotton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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Our work sheds light on the lives of these fascinating creatures and the consequences their extinction in Southern California 13,700 years ago has had on ecosystems.—
Aditya Reddy Kurre,
The Conversation,
21 Oct. 2025
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Nicholas trips over a bramble, falls to his hands and knees in the soaking grass.—
David Wingrave,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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Unlike overlapping or hook-and-eye designs that can get tricky, the zipper makes bathroom trips much easier—an incredibly practical feature.—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
8 Oct. 2025
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The Savant stars Chastain as an undercover investigator who infiltrates online hate groups and takes them down from the inside.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Oct. 2025
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Downy brome, an invasive weed, infiltrates grassland and increases wildfire risk in the Great Basin region.—
Pam Marrone,
Mercury News,
26 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Slips.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slips. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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