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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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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
Dalila Muata, NBC news, 5 May 2026
Appearing with her family at major events in the royal calendar, such as Easter and Christmas masses, Trooping the Color and the Princess of Wales' Christmas concert, the avid sports fan, occasionally slips into the stands at the Wimbledon and other events.
—Séraphine Roger, Vanity Fair, 2 May 2026
But as the novel slips into a more speculative mode, Nora is transported to an asylum in the French countryside of 1946.
—Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
When the timing slips, the whole thing can suddenly feel exposed.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2026
Madonna slips on her corset for her Confessions II single launch party with Absolut Vodka at The Abbey in Los Angeles on April 27.
—Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
And when something slips, even briefly, attackers can exploit that gap to run their own code, siphon data, or bring systems down.
—Evan Johnson, IEEE Spectrum, 30 Apr. 2026
Because every child who slips through the cracks does so not from a lack of potential, but from a lack of people willing to act.
—Ann Bullock, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
The group is a hit with the audience, and, in the wings, an executive for Motown Records, Suzanne de Passe (Laura Harrier), slips Joseph her card.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 23 Apr. 2026
Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 10 May 2026
The pair picked apart the Fire defense with a series of effective rolls and slips.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 10 May 2026
Many slides are deteriorating – the mounting medium that holds the cover slips can yellow and crack with time, obscuring the specimens from view.
—Ingrid C. Romero, The Conversation, 5 May 2026
The novel follows a woman who receives paper slips from the universe with the date her relationship will expire.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 27 Apr. 2026
Five damaged books, plus some library checkout slips and book-packing material, were used to create it.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Ground lights add ambiance to an outdoor space while also serving as a safety feature, helping prevent slips on walkways, pool areas, and gardens after dark.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026
Vessels docked at the harbor’s roughly 900 slips are inspected at least every three years, Ravitch said.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Standards soften, performance slips, and over time the institution itself loses its edge.
—Jonathan Alpert Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Verb
But there's one notable difference between Sánchez Bezos's gown and the work of art that currently hangs in the Met—a strap that slips from Sánchez Bezos's shoulder.
—Dalila Muata, NBC news, 5 May 2026
Appearing with her family at major events in the royal calendar, such as Easter and Christmas masses, Trooping the Color and the Princess of Wales' Christmas concert, the avid sports fan, occasionally slips into the stands at the Wimbledon and other events.
—Séraphine Roger, Vanity Fair, 2 May 2026
But as the novel slips into a more speculative mode, Nora is transported to an asylum in the French countryside of 1946.
—Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
When the timing slips, the whole thing can suddenly feel exposed.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2026
Madonna slips on her corset for her Confessions II single launch party with Absolut Vodka at The Abbey in Los Angeles on April 27.
—Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
And when something slips, even briefly, attackers can exploit that gap to run their own code, siphon data, or bring systems down.
—Evan Johnson, IEEE Spectrum, 30 Apr. 2026
Because every child who slips through the cracks does so not from a lack of potential, but from a lack of people willing to act.
—Ann Bullock, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
The group is a hit with the audience, and, in the wings, an executive for Motown Records, Suzanne de Passe (Laura Harrier), slips Joseph her card.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 23 Apr. 2026
Noun
Read more here about how to grow your own slips at home for perfect crops every time.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 10 May 2026
The pair picked apart the Fire defense with a series of effective rolls and slips.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 10 May 2026
Many slides are deteriorating – the mounting medium that holds the cover slips can yellow and crack with time, obscuring the specimens from view.
—Ingrid C. Romero, The Conversation, 5 May 2026
The novel follows a woman who receives paper slips from the universe with the date her relationship will expire.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 27 Apr. 2026
Five damaged books, plus some library checkout slips and book-packing material, were used to create it.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Ground lights add ambiance to an outdoor space while also serving as a safety feature, helping prevent slips on walkways, pool areas, and gardens after dark.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026
Vessels docked at the harbor’s roughly 900 slips are inspected at least every three years, Ravitch said.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Standards soften, performance slips, and over time the institution itself loses its edge.
—Jonathan Alpert Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slips
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On both sides of the street, the sidewalk rises and falls, uprooted and cracked by shallow roots because over many decades, the trees were not properly maintained.—
Steve Lopez,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
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The youngest Issa falls somewhere in between her sisters’ styles.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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As Laugier’s story continues, the man wanders through a forest, stumbles upon fallen branches, and has an epiphany.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 May 2026
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Expecting dull days and strict rules, the boy instead stumbles into a world of delightful chaos and imagination – where outrageous stories are spun, and a world of wonder, memory and mischief unfolds.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
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Ortiz sneaks field recordings and samples into these songs, too—each adding texture to the universe of her songs and evoking the wider world that exists just outside the frame of her narration.—
Marissa Lorusso,
Pitchfork,
24 Mar. 2026
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But some sunlight still sneaks through Earth’s atmosphere, bends around the planet and lands on the moon.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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Magnetic and funny, Maris easily draws people into her orbit, but her nocturnal habits hint at a dangerous violence that lurks beneath the surface.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
7 May 2026
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Until then, private equity is the solution that lurks as a threat.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 2026
Verb
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But molten rock flows through all of them, and eventually, something cracks, breaks, and explodes.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
8 May 2026
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Each evening, live music flows from the dining room onto Ocean Drive, where a percussionist, guitarist, and vocalist’s sounds invite diners for an impromptu salsa dance session.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Sightings of Halley's Comet in Earth's sky date back to over 2,000 years ago, and with each pass, the object sheds another stream of particles.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
2 May 2026
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Beyond the emotional toll, Kendall also hopes her father’s story sheds light on the realities families face behind the scenes.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
Verb
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The roof flakes, the porch sags.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Mar. 2026
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Their constant companion in the campaign is the Amazona 180 bag that made its debut on the Loewe runway last October, a slouchy, one-handle style that sags open when left unzipped.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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And, there's such a thing as guys trips only.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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Plus, the amount of walking that Japan trips require is no joke.—
Elaina Verhoff,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Slips.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slips. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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