1
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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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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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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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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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
People Staff, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
There were no guarantees, no safety nets, and no permission slips.
—Keith Krach, Fortune, 7 June 2026
The soft, wrinkle-resistant fabric easily slips into your suitcase, then smooths out for café lunches or tours of the countryside.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2026
From there, a weekly check-in and clear-out ensures nothing slips through the cracks.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 2 June 2026
Dinner slips down a treat with a glass or two of Babylonstoren’s wine or a cyder flight.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Talk to your doctor about the memory slips and ask for guidance on how to remedy or cope with them.
—R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 30 May 2026
When Krick and Stagg enter the command boardroom to present their opposing cases mere hours before a decision must be made, the film slips into a type of courtroom drama of stormy exchanges from the benches, with both Stagg and Krick pulling out all the stops to get their forecasts approved.
—Daniel Jonah Wolpert, NPR, 29 May 2026
Boathouses, slips and shaded terraces extend the usable life of a property beyond the walls of home.
—Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
James Ward, USA Today, 2 June 2026
To grow these slips, grab an organic sweet potato—it’s recommended to use an organic tuber, as regular ones are usually treated with anti-sprouting agents.
—Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 31 May 2026
Any improvements to the crappie house and boat slips would have to be managed by Plyler, Spicer said.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2026
The reborn landmark now features 325 modern rooms and suites; a dozen restaurants, each with their own cuisine and theme; three swimming pools; a deluxe spa; a marina with 164 slips for superyachts up to 400 feet long; and 88 high-end private residences with a starting price approaching $4 million.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 28 May 2026
What impact do seemingly trivial managerial slips have on team members?
—Inga Bielińska, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Across the major houses, a new guard of creative directors is reshaping luxury through a different approach to daytime dressing, digging into house archives and brand DNA and reworking familiar staples like trench coats, tweed, cocktail dresses and silk slips.
—Alex Badia, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
The play involves a large amount of audience participation, with attendees asked to step in as characters in the play and shout out brilliant things written on slips of paper.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2026
The back patio is the best place to enjoy a feast of American seafood and cocktails while looking out at the slips.
—Nora Heston Tarte, Mercury News, 18 May 2026
Verb
King Charles slips on a colorful boa to walk in the Formation Parade for the King's Gurkha Artillery in Salisbury, England, on June 4.
—People Staff, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
There were no guarantees, no safety nets, and no permission slips.
—Keith Krach, Fortune, 7 June 2026
The soft, wrinkle-resistant fabric easily slips into your suitcase, then smooths out for café lunches or tours of the countryside.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2026
From there, a weekly check-in and clear-out ensures nothing slips through the cracks.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 2 June 2026
Dinner slips down a treat with a glass or two of Babylonstoren’s wine or a cyder flight.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Talk to your doctor about the memory slips and ask for guidance on how to remedy or cope with them.
—R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 30 May 2026
When Krick and Stagg enter the command boardroom to present their opposing cases mere hours before a decision must be made, the film slips into a type of courtroom drama of stormy exchanges from the benches, with both Stagg and Krick pulling out all the stops to get their forecasts approved.
—Daniel Jonah Wolpert, NPR, 29 May 2026
Boathouses, slips and shaded terraces extend the usable life of a property beyond the walls of home.
—Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Noun
Sturdy shoes can help prevent slips on uneven or wet surfaces.
—James Ward, USA Today, 2 June 2026
To grow these slips, grab an organic sweet potato—it’s recommended to use an organic tuber, as regular ones are usually treated with anti-sprouting agents.
—Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 31 May 2026
Any improvements to the crappie house and boat slips would have to be managed by Plyler, Spicer said.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2026
The reborn landmark now features 325 modern rooms and suites; a dozen restaurants, each with their own cuisine and theme; three swimming pools; a deluxe spa; a marina with 164 slips for superyachts up to 400 feet long; and 88 high-end private residences with a starting price approaching $4 million.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 28 May 2026
What impact do seemingly trivial managerial slips have on team members?
—Inga Bielińska, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Across the major houses, a new guard of creative directors is reshaping luxury through a different approach to daytime dressing, digging into house archives and brand DNA and reworking familiar staples like trench coats, tweed, cocktail dresses and silk slips.
—Alex Badia, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
The play involves a large amount of audience participation, with attendees asked to step in as characters in the play and shout out brilliant things written on slips of paper.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2026
The back patio is the best place to enjoy a feast of American seafood and cocktails while looking out at the slips.
—Nora Heston Tarte, Mercury News, 18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slips
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No two film or TV shoots are alike, as each director and team of department heads have to find their own unique rhythm that falls somewhere on a spectrum between meticulous storyboarding and completely improvising on set.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
6 June 2026
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For elderly patients, prolonged stays in hallways increase the risks of delirium, falls, sleep deprivation, loss of dignity, and prolonged recovery.—
Letters to the Editor,
Hartford Courant,
6 June 2026
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The first robot stumbles on aluminum debris, its wheels furiously trying to get traction and move around the obstacle.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Roher and co-writer Robert Ramsay craft a classically structured screenplay about a talented piano tuner who stumbles into a life of crime, upon which Roher, editor Greg O’Bryant, and composer Will Bates embroider jazzy rhythms and inflections, inspired by the musical world our characters inhabit.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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Fans are less tame, however, when Mamdani sneaks into the bar through a side entrance with New York City’s First Lady, Rama Duwaji.—
Melanie Anzidei,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
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This bucket crossbody bag satisfies both in a minimalist silhouette, which sneaks in luxurious details like nappa leather trims, protective metal feet, and a secure zipper top closure.—
Olivia Cigliano,
InStyle,
26 May 2026
Verb
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What starts as a mystery becomes an existential horror film, a harrowing journey into a landscape in which death lurks around every corner.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
23 May 2026
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But the most worrisome aspect of any collision between the Milky Way and Andromeda is the supermassive black hole that lurks at the center of each.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
22 May 2026
Verb
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But perhaps most controversial is how the update will affect the program’s multibillion-dollar revenue, which flows into the state’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund each year and is distributed to various programs.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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The streets are worse, the parks are underfunded, code enforcement is slower, and city investment consistently flows to other parts of town.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Now, a new study sheds light on which degree paths provide the strongest employment prospects in an economy increasingly shaped by automation and AI.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2026
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Besides Dara’s statement, what TJ says about his own father sheds some light on West.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
Noun
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The strips are piled high in plastic bins, sprawled over tables and fed underneath bobbing needles.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
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Woven into the headboard are colorful red, gold and green leather strips based on Kente cloth from Boateng’s studio.—
Mary Wenthur,
Footwear News,
3 June 2026
Noun
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The agents weren’t focused on the early mistakes made in the case, however.—
Julie K. Brown,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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Bass acknowledged her mistakes during the campaign, said Gonzalez, a former head of the county Democratic Party.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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“Slips.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slips. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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