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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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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
Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
As part of their Holiday Collection, there are Cozy Essentials filled with at-home attire like jogging pants, frilly long sleeve shirts, cami slips, henley shirts, scoop tanks and more.
—Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Remodeled lakeside home in Crown Point This Crown Point home on the market for $540,000 is a beachfront retreat with 200 feet of shoreline complete with multiple boat slips and a covered waterside bar.
—Joe Mutascio, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
Plus, the design slips smoothly onto luggage handles, making those airport dashes a breeze.
—Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Glamour, 20 Dec. 2024
Tucked in this wide-open sprawl is Medicine Rocks State Park, a 330-acre parcel of land that usually slips right under most visitors' radars.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2024
Every year on the winter solstice, sunlight slips through a slit in the monument’s rocky ceiling and floods the tomb with light.
—Phoebe Smith, AFAR Media, 18 Dec. 2024
Posen slips a pincushion onto his forearm.
—Irina Aleksander, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
Iran’s footprint fades into near-irrelevance, and Russia’s once-firm hand slips into strategic ambiguity.
—Guney Yildiz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
As winter rolls on, Gaza slips deeper into despair.
—Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
As part of their Holiday Collection, there are Cozy Essentials filled with at-home attire like jogging pants, frilly long sleeve shirts, cami slips, henley shirts, scoop tanks and more.
—Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Remodeled lakeside home in Crown Point This Crown Point home on the market for $540,000 is a beachfront retreat with 200 feet of shoreline complete with multiple boat slips and a covered waterside bar.
—Joe Mutascio, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
Plus, the design slips smoothly onto luggage handles, making those airport dashes a breeze.
—Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Glamour, 20 Dec. 2024
Tucked in this wide-open sprawl is Medicine Rocks State Park, a 330-acre parcel of land that usually slips right under most visitors' radars.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2024
Every year on the winter solstice, sunlight slips through a slit in the monument’s rocky ceiling and floods the tomb with light.
—Phoebe Smith, AFAR Media, 18 Dec. 2024
Posen slips a pincushion onto his forearm.
—Irina Aleksander, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
Iran’s footprint fades into near-irrelevance, and Russia’s once-firm hand slips into strategic ambiguity.
—Guney Yildiz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slips
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His visit to the referee training course falls the day after the Commonwealth Day Service of Celebration at Westminster Abbey in London, which was especially momentous as Princess Kate and King Charles attended for the first time in two years.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
11 Mar. 2025
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If the issue falls outside your skillset, call a plumber to inspect and repair the sprinkler system.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Mar. 2025
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However, in the film, the actress’ clear Spaniard accent often sneaks through.—
Kalia Richardson,
Rolling Stone,
6 Jan. 2025
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Gomez sneaks in a few lines in English to back up that storyline.—
Kalia Richardson,
Rolling Stone,
6 Jan. 2025
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An easy monetary policy typically weakens a country’s currency, making exports cheaper and potentially supports growth in the face of tariffs.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
23 Dec. 2024
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Doing so weakens your home's heating system and is a fire hazard.—
Rabekah Henderson,
Southern Living,
20 Dec. 2024
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Apr. 2025
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Reducing consumer spending and industrial activity —both significant energy consumers — diminishes the demand for oil and gas.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Slips.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slips. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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