Synonyms of slips

slips 1 of 3

verb

present tense third-person singular of slip

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• falls
• sags
• slumps
• weakens
• drops
• decreases
• diminishes
• shrinks
• slackens
• sinks
• slows (down)
• recedes
• dies (down)
• wanes
• subsides
• tapers
• dwindles
• contracts
• flags
• ebbs
• tapers off
• lowers
• lessens
• relents
• moderates
• abates
• lets up
• de-escalates

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• soars
• increases
• shoots (up)
• swells
• expands
• mushrooms
• mounts
• proliferates
• enlarges
• escalates
• multiplies
• waxes
• surges
• rockets
• peaks
• snowballs
• burgeons
• balloons
• crests

2

as in stumbles

to go down from an upright position suddenly and involuntarily

be careful not to slip on the spilled oil

Synonyms & Similar Words

• falls
• stumbles
• trips
• tumbles
• topples
• collapses
• slides
• plops
• drops
• crashes
• plunges
• skids
• crumples
• plunks
• plummets
• precipitates
• keels
• slumps (over)
• wipes out
• free-falls
• flumps
• nose-dives

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• rises
• stands (up)
• gets up
• uprises

3

as in sneaks

to introduce in a gradual, secret, or clever way

casually slipped it into the conversation

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sneaks
• infiltrates
• worms
• inserts
• works in
• winds
• introduces
• wriggles
• insinuates
• wiggles
• edges
• creeps
• interposes
• interpolates

4

as in lurks

to move about in a sly or secret manner

slipped behind the cover of the trees

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sneaks
• lurks
• slides
• slinks
• steals
• crawls
• skulks
• shirks
• snakes
• tiptoes
• creeps
• mouses
• pussyfoots
• inches
• edges
• mooches
• pads
• worms
• ghosts

5

as in flows

to move or proceed smoothly and readily

jumped into the car and slipped behind the wheel

Synonyms & Similar Words

• flows
• drifts
• glides
• slides
• cruises
• sweeps
• sails
• rolls
• brushes
• bowls
• streams
• flies
• races
• rushes
• speeds
• whisks
• skims
• breezes
• coasts

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• struggles
• stumbles
• flounders
• limps
• trudges
• shuffles
• plods
• stamps
• lumbers
• stomps
• stumps
• toils
• labors
• tramps
• shambles

6

as in sheds

to cast (a natural bodily covering or appendage) aside

periodically crabs slip their shells and grow new ones

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sheds
• peels
• discards
• sloughs
• ditches
• molts
• flakes
• exfoliates
• scales
• unloads
• scraps
• throws away
• jettisons
• chucks
• flings (off or away)
• throws out
• junks
• shucks (off)

slips

2 of 3

noun (1)

plural of slip

as in strips

a long narrow piece of material

baskets woven from slips of wicker

Synonyms & Similar Words

• strips
• ribbons
• lists
• bandages
• tapes
• straps
• belts
• slats
• bindings
• swatches
• bands
• girths
• swaths

slips

3 of 3

noun (2)

plural of slip

1

as in mistakes

an unintentional departure from truth or accuracy

a careless slip of the tongue

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mistakes
• errors
• blunders
• stumbles
• fumbles
• trips
• bricks
• inaccuracies
• miscues
• flubs
• bobbles
• faults
• fluffs
• gaffs
• missteps
• lapses
• goofs
• gaffes
• slipups
• clangers
• clinkers
• boobs
• screwups
• oversights
• boo-boos
• pratfalls
• bloopers
• bloomers
• howlers
• snafus
• misunderstandings
• boners
• misstatements
• misconceptions
• misinterpretations
• miscalculations
• misreadings
• misjudgments
• misconstructions
• misdescriptions
• foul-ups
• misapprehensions
• misimpressions
• miscomprehensions

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• accuracies
• precisions
• exactitudes
• perfections
• infallibilities
• inerrancies

2

as in spills

the act of going down from an upright position suddenly and involuntarily

had a nasty slip on the ice

Synonyms & Similar Words

• falls
• stumbles
• spills
• tumbles
• trips
• slides
• dives
• plunges
• skids
• headers
• missteps
• pratfalls
• free-falls
• descents

3

as in escapes

the act or an instance of getting free from danger or confinement

gave her pursuers the slip

Synonyms & Similar Words

• escapes
• breaks
• flights
• routs
• lams
• bunks
• getaways
• breakouts
• rescues
• releases
• liberations
• redemptions
• close calls
• salvations
• deliverances
• jailbreaks
• close shaves
• near misses

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• confinements
• imprisonments
• captivities
• holds
• incarcerations
• holdings
• internments
• risks
• custodies
• detentions
• hazards
• troubles
• immurements
• perils
• jeopardies
• retentions
• imperilments
• endangerments

4

as in trips

a wrong judgment

that's not the sort of slip that a prudent person would have made

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mistakes
• trips
• blunders
• miscalculations
• missteps
• misjudgments
• slipups
• errors
• fumbles
• misapprehensions
• stumbles
• inaccuracies
• miscues
• lapses
• goofs
• gaffes
• muffs
• flubs
• misunderstandings
• clinkers
• boobs
• misstatements
• faults
• boners
• misconceptions
• misinterpretations
• errancies
• foul-ups
• misconstructions
• misprisions
• misimpressions

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of slips

Verb

That uncertainty extends to the film itself, which slips between psychological drama, comedy and magical realism without settling comfortably into any of them. — Callum McLennan, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026

The National Safety Council notes that slips, trips, and falls are highly preventable when hazards are clearly identified, which makes independent witness statements about the floor’s condition especially useful. — Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2026

When less water comes in and heat drives losses higher, the system slips into deficit. — Dominique Soguel, Christian Science Monitor, 14 Aug. 2026

Kateri’s section is quieter and methodical like its central hero, who slips undetected among this community to sow her chaos and reap her revenge. — Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 13 Aug. 2026

When teams don’t agree on what’s real, working capital slips through the cracks before the deal is booked. — Ashish Srimal, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

The eclipse will unfold during August's new moon phase, as the lunar disk slips silently between the sun and Earth in the daytime sky. — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 9 Aug. 2026

The HushJet Mini has a slender design that slips right inside my travel backpack’s bottle pouch. — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026

Renderings show a giant Ferris wheel overlooking the skyline, a splash park that converts to an ice-skating ribbon in winter, upgrades to the Three Rivers Heritage Trail, and a marina with houseboats, day slips and a public pier. — Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 29 July 2026

Noun

Crisp poplin picks aren’t the only nighties worth noting—longline maxis have endless versatility throughout the season, as do slinky black slips. — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026

Guests explored the garden grounds, seeing energetic performances by Fushu Daiko taiko drummers, and write tribute messages on paper slips at the altar of museum founder George Morikami. — Mike Stocker, Sun Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2026

Rocks and other surfaces near waterfalls are often slick from mist, algae and constant moisture, increasing the risk of slips and falls. — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026

If slips and slinky silk camis aren’t exactly your vibe, pajama separates and loungewear prove both comfortable and chic. — Caroline Reilly, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Regularly cleaning out backpacks can also help reduce unnecessary weight and keep track of notes, permission slips and assignments. — Cheyanne Mumphrey, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026

Assign a basket for mail, a folder for permission slips, a place for backpacks and shoes, and a drawer or basket for chargers, keys, and sunglasses. — Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2026

The new hourly parking passport lets people skip the little white slips at each entrance. — Idaho Statesman, 3 Aug. 2026

In midlife, memory slips can be easy to blame on stress, poor sleep or menopause. — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 27 July 2026