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
Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 6 Nov. 2025
Advertisement The next morning, Peter’s mask slips.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
The same discussions circle back again and again, as memory fades or awareness slips.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 5 Nov. 2025
By November 6th, Venus slips into Scorpio and lights up your daily routine zone with an edge of mystery, sensuality, and craving.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 2 Nov. 2025
When the stress exceeds the fault’s resistance, the locked segment abruptly slips, releasing energy in the form of seismic waves, heat, and rock fracturing.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Oregon slips a spot after a methodical win against Wisconsin, while Ole Miss flips places with Miami after beating Oklahoma on the road.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
Adults may end up needing stitches after a knife slips while cutting a pumpkin’s tough shell.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
The apprentice dismantles the hilt almost by instinct and slips the crystal from within.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Oct. 2025
Holly J. Morris, NPR, 31 Oct. 2025
Highlights include a selection of von Furstenberg’s iconic ‘70s printed wrap dresses, easy slips, like the early 2000s red and black Rose dress or 2016 gold tank dress, colorful skirts, vintage jackets and more.
—Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2025
Sweep wet leaves from sidewalks and steps to meditate slips and falls.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
Be sure to thoroughly clean the floors afterwards to eliminate the risk of slips or falls.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2025
To further protect it from accidental slips and bumps, the bottle sports a protective non-slip silicone sleeve, while the leak-proof stainless steel lid eliminates leaks.
—Clay Abney, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2025
In the water, the marina’s existing 11 docks will be reconstructed and reconfigured to hold a total of 623 slips, accommodating a wider range of boat sizes.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2025
The slips added a subtle layer of tension to an already combative night.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
The novel follows a woman who receives paper slips from the universe with the date her relationship will expire.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
The video opens with her washing dishes when a golden ring slips down the drain.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 6 Nov. 2025
Advertisement The next morning, Peter’s mask slips.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
The same discussions circle back again and again, as memory fades or awareness slips.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 5 Nov. 2025
By November 6th, Venus slips into Scorpio and lights up your daily routine zone with an edge of mystery, sensuality, and craving.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 2 Nov. 2025
When the stress exceeds the fault’s resistance, the locked segment abruptly slips, releasing energy in the form of seismic waves, heat, and rock fracturing.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Oregon slips a spot after a methodical win against Wisconsin, while Ole Miss flips places with Miami after beating Oklahoma on the road.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
Adults may end up needing stitches after a knife slips while cutting a pumpkin’s tough shell.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
The apprentice dismantles the hilt almost by instinct and slips the crystal from within.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Oct. 2025
Noun
Just print out the quiz, staple it to your clothing, and copy the below score feedback options onto slips of paper.
—Holly J. Morris, NPR, 31 Oct. 2025
Highlights include a selection of von Furstenberg’s iconic ‘70s printed wrap dresses, easy slips, like the early 2000s red and black Rose dress or 2016 gold tank dress, colorful skirts, vintage jackets and more.
—Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2025
Sweep wet leaves from sidewalks and steps to meditate slips and falls.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
Be sure to thoroughly clean the floors afterwards to eliminate the risk of slips or falls.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2025
To further protect it from accidental slips and bumps, the bottle sports a protective non-slip silicone sleeve, while the leak-proof stainless steel lid eliminates leaks.
—Clay Abney, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2025
In the water, the marina’s existing 11 docks will be reconstructed and reconfigured to hold a total of 623 slips, accommodating a wider range of boat sizes.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2025
The slips added a subtle layer of tension to an already combative night.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
The novel follows a woman who receives paper slips from the universe with the date her relationship will expire.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slips
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So Nude pair falls neatly in line — proof that even in full-metal glamour, minimalism with an edge is having a very good year.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
9 Nov. 2025
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Sabrina Carpenter’s chart-topping Man’s Best Friend slips 5-6 on the latest Billboard 200 with 38,000 equivalent album units earned (down 8%), while Olivia Dean’s The Art of Loving falls 6-7 (37,000, down 3%).—
Keith Caulfield,
Billboard,
9 Nov. 2025
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But Zoë’s first adaptation stumbles out of the gate — in large part because this show isn’t really her show.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
29 Oct. 2025
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With the three Premier League stumbles and a grating 1-0 Champions League shutout to Galatasaray, Liverpool found itself with four uninterrupted losses for the first time since 2014.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Clara, grieving in her own way, sneaks out, gets drunk and high and sees her boyfriend without her mom’s permission.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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Determined, Khaled sneaks into Israel and embarks on a journey to the sea.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
17 Oct. 2025
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But beneath this viral joke among African Americans lurks a hidden history of slavery, voodoo, and rebellion.—
Essence,
Essence,
29 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, a manipulative judge, Roland Brack (Nicholas Pinnock), lurks around the fringes, hoping to seduce or even blackmail the electrically attractive Hedda.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
22 Oct. 2025
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Walk through the front door and the layout flows uninterrupted into multiple living areas highlighted by warm cherry wood accents, fine architectural details and an abundance of natural light.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Each actress nails the comedic timing – and the accented English that flows with the cadence of their mother tongues.—
Elizabeth B. Kim,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Nov. 2025
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The controversy sheds light on broader policy and cultural battles over safety net programs, the federal budget and the use of political leverage in times of crisis.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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Considering the fact that Louis Vuitton got his start in the luggage and travel business, the Assouline new arrival also sheds light on history’s most important modes of transportation and how the man (along with his heirs) was able to leverage their evolution.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Avoid long or sharp swords, sticks or canes to prevent injury if a child trips and falls.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
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Nicholas trips over a bramble, falls to his hands and knees in the soaking grass.—
David Wingrave,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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Here, the story turns on Andrius a young man who infiltrates a radical neo-Nazi group to find the killer of his LGBT+ activist boyfriend.—
Annika Pham,
Variety,
28 Oct. 2025
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The Savant stars Chastain as an undercover investigator who infiltrates online hate groups and takes them down from the inside.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Slips.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slips. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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