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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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
Joel Rush, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The cosmos is putting a microscope on the situation, so nothing slips through the cracks!
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
But the actor slips into the role flawlessly (with the help of good makeup), never overdoing it and adding a fair amount of gravitas to the constantly shifting scenery.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2025
No press releases get issued when an immigrant family slips into the shadows.
—Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2025
For instance, if a vacation home is rented and a tenant slips and falls, the heirs are not held personally liable for any damages.
—Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 23 Aug. 2025
Connor Zilisch, driver of the #88 Registix Chevrolet, slips and falls off his car in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series Mission 200 at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on August 09, 2025 in Watkins Glen, New York.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
One moment in her diary has always stood out to me, when the careful screen of convention slips and a piece of the too-bright self flares through.
—Lauren Groff, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2025
As winter rolls on, Gaza slips deeper into despair.
—Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
The line includes bras, underwear, slips, robes and layering pieces meant to transition from private wear to day-to-day wardrobes.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
Consider a no-sock rule while in the toddler tower, as slips can happen.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 4 Sep. 2025
Chaining together standard and heavy blows with acrobatic spins, slips, and dives is fluid and intuitive — leaving combat feeling like an ever-climaxing dance of death that often ends with insta-kill execution moves.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2025
Trump contends blue slips are being abused as a tool of partisan obstruction.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 3 Sep. 2025
Also on Tuesday, a video with Didi showing off boxes of Haitian money wrapped with bank slips circulated on Haitian social media alongside postings of other notorious gang leaders partying over the weekend in various parts of the capital.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025
Too many curries, too much repetition, and engagement slips.
—Lela London, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Amenities like lighthouses, moorings, slips and more were added over the years.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
Verb
In the film above, watch how Johnson draws help on a drive and then slips a pocket pass to a rolling big or drops it off to a player in the dunker spot.
—Joel Rush, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The cosmos is putting a microscope on the situation, so nothing slips through the cracks!
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
But the actor slips into the role flawlessly (with the help of good makeup), never overdoing it and adding a fair amount of gravitas to the constantly shifting scenery.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2025
No press releases get issued when an immigrant family slips into the shadows.
—Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2025
For instance, if a vacation home is rented and a tenant slips and falls, the heirs are not held personally liable for any damages.
—Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 23 Aug. 2025
Connor Zilisch, driver of the #88 Registix Chevrolet, slips and falls off his car in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series Mission 200 at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on August 09, 2025 in Watkins Glen, New York.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
One moment in her diary has always stood out to me, when the careful screen of convention slips and a piece of the too-bright self flares through.
—Lauren Groff, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2025
As winter rolls on, Gaza slips deeper into despair.
—Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
Noun
When Simone decides to grasp Kiki’s life for herself by starting an affair with Peter, though, Michaela’s beatific facade slips.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
The line includes bras, underwear, slips, robes and layering pieces meant to transition from private wear to day-to-day wardrobes.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
Consider a no-sock rule while in the toddler tower, as slips can happen.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 4 Sep. 2025
Chaining together standard and heavy blows with acrobatic spins, slips, and dives is fluid and intuitive — leaving combat feeling like an ever-climaxing dance of death that often ends with insta-kill execution moves.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2025
Trump contends blue slips are being abused as a tool of partisan obstruction.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 3 Sep. 2025
Also on Tuesday, a video with Didi showing off boxes of Haitian money wrapped with bank slips circulated on Haitian social media alongside postings of other notorious gang leaders partying over the weekend in various parts of the capital.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025
Too many curries, too much repetition, and engagement slips.
—Lela London, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Amenities like lighthouses, moorings, slips and more were added over the years.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slips
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Oregon rises after beating Oklahoma State by 66, while Clemson falls after trailing Troy at halftime before a 27-16 win.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Raising systemic issues and then resolving them with humor falls flat for this critic.—
Beandrea July,
IndieWire,
7 Sep. 2025
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As first reported by Deadline, the plot follows a boy who stumbles upon a secret late-night broadcast of lizards playing otherworldly music, after which a hidden door to the extraordinary swings open.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Sep. 2025
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The trio stumbles upon a crucial piece of evidence - and promptly compromises it.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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However, on opening night, the music and revelry are cut short when evil sneaks through the door.—
Charlotte Walsh,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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The set lives inside the top 40 on three sales rankings and narrowly sneaks back onto the downloads roster in a much lower position.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Danger lurks next to Campbell, too.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
4 Sep. 2025
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This, too, is where savagery lurks—in tedious, monotonous tasks.—
Seema Jilani
August 29,
Literary Hub,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Raft the Animas River Colorado’s world-famous whitewater includes the Animas River, which flows by Durango.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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The water condenses on the glass and flows down a tube to emerge as fresh, drinkable water.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Price Tracker also sheds light on national trends.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
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There are a number of changes to addresses for 2026 as the IRS sheds employees and consolidates spaces.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Education Secretary went out on the Harbor for a short sailing demonstration with two counselors and O’Bryant High students Tuesday, overcoming some motion sickness to hear about the mechanics of the boat, Friday trips out to the Harbor islands, and sailing in storms.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
20 Aug. 2025
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This is a huge bonus for a clumsy gal like myself, who often trips over air.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
People.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Wednesday then infiltrates Isaac and Francoise’s operation.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
4 Sep. 2025
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As Rob rises as the leader of a band of rebel outlaws, Marian infiltrates the power at court, as both work together to thwart royal corruption and bring peace to the land.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Slips.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slips. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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