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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
Book Marks
october 2, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2025
Norris keeps banking points as Piastri slips.
—Jenny Catlin, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
The Lincoln Community Foundation has been a lifeline, passing out gift cards and shelter funds to make sure no one slips through the cracks.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
Normally, that kind of rushed means my base slips within a couple of hours—but Magic Hour came through again.
—Francesca Krempa, StyleCaster, 30 Sep. 2025
That’s when Rannells slips on a clown mask and starts to shimmy.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
That’s when the season premiere slips into thriller mode, as Roya’s father Arsham (Alain Ali Washnevsky) secretly passes Alex a note about defecting.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2025
As the summer slips into fall and daylight hours shorten, many Michigan homeowners are giving their lawns and gardens a final push before winter.
—Brendel Clark, Freep.com, 25 Sep. 2025
The mall fills up with crappy weed shops and keychain hawkers; underfunding means the maintenance slips; eventually, maybe, there’s a bankruptcy, followed by a long twilight as an eyesore.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 24 Sep. 2025
Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
It’s crafted with a water-repellent polyester fabric, designed with a 42-inch adjustable strap, and comes with three credit card slips, a front zip pocket, and a back slip pocket.
—Alicia Geigel, 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
Of those, four are standalone structures on the water and share a private dock with individual slips for boats 31-feet long.
—Sandra Barrera, Oc Register, 27 Sep. 2025
It-girl energy that refuses to fade—from lacey slips to pencil skirts and smudgy, smoky eyeliner, the codes of that decade still define what’s cool.
—Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 26 Sep. 2025
Other teams in the playoff mix avoided some potential slips.
—Erick Smith, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2025
Indoors, slick floors can cause slips or injuries, so use rugs to provide better traction, especially for puppies.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Verb
That Jiryis’s wife was killed by Israel slips through as a single sentence.
—Book Marks
october 2, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2025
Norris keeps banking points as Piastri slips.
—Jenny Catlin, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
The Lincoln Community Foundation has been a lifeline, passing out gift cards and shelter funds to make sure no one slips through the cracks.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
Normally, that kind of rushed means my base slips within a couple of hours—but Magic Hour came through again.
—Francesca Krempa, StyleCaster, 30 Sep. 2025
That’s when Rannells slips on a clown mask and starts to shimmy.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
That’s when the season premiere slips into thriller mode, as Roya’s father Arsham (Alain Ali Washnevsky) secretly passes Alex a note about defecting.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2025
As the summer slips into fall and daylight hours shorten, many Michigan homeowners are giving their lawns and gardens a final push before winter.
—Brendel Clark, Freep.com, 25 Sep. 2025
The mall fills up with crappy weed shops and keychain hawkers; underfunding means the maintenance slips; eventually, maybe, there’s a bankruptcy, followed by a long twilight as an eyesore.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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
It’s crafted with a water-repellent polyester fabric, designed with a 42-inch adjustable strap, and comes with three credit card slips, a front zip pocket, and a back slip pocket.
—Alicia Geigel, 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
Of those, four are standalone structures on the water and share a private dock with individual slips for boats 31-feet long.
—Sandra Barrera, Oc Register, 27 Sep. 2025
It-girl energy that refuses to fade—from lacey slips to pencil skirts and smudgy, smoky eyeliner, the codes of that decade still define what’s cool.
—Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 26 Sep. 2025
Other teams in the playoff mix avoided some potential slips.
—Erick Smith, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2025
Indoors, slick floors can cause slips or injuries, so use rugs to provide better traction, especially for puppies.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slips
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Dalio also warned that the most misleading signals come near the top, where easy credit boosts spending, asset prices climb, unemployment falls.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
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And if the burden falls on local authorities, the global non-government organization (NGO) predicted annual costs could reach 200 million pounds (about $269 million) by 2035.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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After one thousand years of isolation, Iblis is given temporary freedom when Ka-young (Bae Suzy), a small town mechanic who doesn’t experience empathy, literally stumbles upon his lamp during a vacation in the deserts of Dubai.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
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But there have been some career stumbles recently, a superhero disappointment in particular, that must have complicated Johnson’s conception of his remarkable career.—
Richard Lawson,
Rolling Stone,
1 Oct. 2025
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On the negative side, there’s Judomaster, who sneaks into the portal behind Chris (and leaves a trail of Cheeto dust in his wake).—
Scott Meslow,
Vulture,
19 Sep. 2025
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The 12-day calendar sneaks in $138 worth of beauty gems from cult-favorite brands like Youth To The People, Caudalie, Stila, RMS, and L’Occitane.—
Katie Ann Lehman,
StyleCaster,
18 Sep. 2025
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Behind a black iron gate, the door is marked with a wreath, and a cat sometimes lurks in the window.—
Lizzie Kane,
Boston Herald,
19 Sep. 2025
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The Triangle, one of many signature quirks of Fenway Park, lurks 420 feet from home plate.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Air flows through modular containers filled with these coated filters.—
Tejasri Gururaj,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Oct. 2025
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Although SoCal Edison can prevent electrical fires by shutting off the power that flows through the lines, the utility did not turn the power off to most circuits that power Altadena.—
Chiara Eisner,
NPR,
2 Oct. 2025
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Mercury in Scorpio probes and provokes, demanding to make sense of what is lingering beneath the surface, while Pluto retrograde in Aquarius sheds light on the collective dynamics and unspoken power struggles that influence communities, friendships and societal structures.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
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While the group does not appear to advertise publicly, The Anarchist Library sheds some light on its activities.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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According to a recent holiday travel report from Google Flights, the average price of airline tickets tends to be at its lowest for domestic Thanksgiving trips 39 days before departure.—
Michelle Baran,
AFAR Media,
29 Sep. 2025
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There are ghosts and spirits, horror episodes, trips back into the ‘70s, the odd touch of a Western.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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
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The thriller stars the Academy Award winner as an expert investigator who infiltrates online hate organizations in the hopes of thwarting acts of domestic terrorism.—
Sandra Gonzalez,
CNN Money,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Slips.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slips. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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