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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
Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 9 Mar. 2026
Hynes’ music slips between R&B, indie rock and orchestral pop, often within the same song — something built on feeling rather than definition.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
Grandmother takes a small pair of scissors from her bag and snips a swatch from the green cloth, then slips it into her pocket.
—Literary Hub, 4 Mar. 2026
Be sure to follow along live with our total lunar eclipse live blog, which will keep you up to date with all of the major milestones as Earth's shadow slips inexorably from the face of its natural satellite.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Every day another one dies, moves away or slips into the anonymity of a nursing home.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
Their four properties have 450 boat slips combined with four gas docks, washrooms and showers, plus picnic spots for vacation getaways or weekend fun.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
His score slips back and forth between hymnlike simplicity and operatic virtuosity.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 22 Feb. 2026
The restaurant even has two boat slips that can fit a 30-foot vessel.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2026
Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 26 Feb. 2026
Lovimag Strong Magnetic Hooks 12-pack On a cruise, paper seems to multiply overnight—from daily activity schedules to reservation slips and excursion details.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026
The humanoid is also seen performing controlled forward slips before smoothly getting back on its feet with movements that closely resemble human motion.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 23 Feb. 2026
For easy home upgrades that won’t break the bank, check out this steel hat organizer that makes spring cleaning easier ($8), a luxe fleece blanket that’s perfect for layering ($9), and area rug grippers that help prevent slips and trips ($6).
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2026
Floppy oversized bows on lace slips or sheer blouses?
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 19 Feb. 2026
Dredging — which could last from three months to a year, depending on what route the IDNR takes to accomplish the task — to access slips inside the marina is caused by years of sediment buildup from the natural wave action from Lake Michigan, IDNR officials say.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
In that framing, time and leave data become inputs to broader analytics on productivity, labor cost, and compliance risk, rather than just a basis for issuing pay slips.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
The increasing alienation leaves fisherman Magnús (Sverrir Guðnason) living offshore on a big trawler as his hold on domestic security slips.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Verb
That is when boards start re-rating risks, lenders start sharpening pencils and capex slips down the priority list.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 9 Mar. 2026
Hynes’ music slips between R&B, indie rock and orchestral pop, often within the same song — something built on feeling rather than definition.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
Grandmother takes a small pair of scissors from her bag and snips a swatch from the green cloth, then slips it into her pocket.
—Literary Hub, 4 Mar. 2026
Be sure to follow along live with our total lunar eclipse live blog, which will keep you up to date with all of the major milestones as Earth's shadow slips inexorably from the face of its natural satellite.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Every day another one dies, moves away or slips into the anonymity of a nursing home.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
Their four properties have 450 boat slips combined with four gas docks, washrooms and showers, plus picnic spots for vacation getaways or weekend fun.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
His score slips back and forth between hymnlike simplicity and operatic virtuosity.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 22 Feb. 2026
The restaurant even has two boat slips that can fit a 30-foot vessel.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2026
Noun
The addition of mustard greens and a few slips of chili oil provide a sharpness to the beefy bonanza.
—Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 26 Feb. 2026
Lovimag Strong Magnetic Hooks 12-pack On a cruise, paper seems to multiply overnight—from daily activity schedules to reservation slips and excursion details.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026
The humanoid is also seen performing controlled forward slips before smoothly getting back on its feet with movements that closely resemble human motion.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 23 Feb. 2026
For easy home upgrades that won’t break the bank, check out this steel hat organizer that makes spring cleaning easier ($8), a luxe fleece blanket that’s perfect for layering ($9), and area rug grippers that help prevent slips and trips ($6).
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2026
Floppy oversized bows on lace slips or sheer blouses?
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 19 Feb. 2026
Dredging — which could last from three months to a year, depending on what route the IDNR takes to accomplish the task — to access slips inside the marina is caused by years of sediment buildup from the natural wave action from Lake Michigan, IDNR officials say.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
In that framing, time and leave data become inputs to broader analytics on productivity, labor cost, and compliance risk, rather than just a basis for issuing pay slips.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
The increasing alienation leaves fisherman Magnús (Sverrir Guðnason) living offshore on a big trawler as his hold on domestic security slips.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slips
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Iranians also continue to argue over who should lead if the current government falls.—
Alicia Victoria Lozano,
NBC news,
7 Mar. 2026
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The peak falls near a first-quarter moon this year, which bodes well for another bright, impressive shower this year, per the Old Farmer’s Almanac.—
Joseph Erbentraut,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Mar. 2026
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In 1972, Hannes (Enzo Brumm), a gangly farm boy adrift in a hedonistic haze of hormones and counterculture, stumbles upon a revelation through his contact with a love interest’s geranium.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
4 Mar. 2026
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The woman continues to scream as Jones stumbles in the street and Charles asks him multiple more times to drop the knife.—
Kellie Love,
Hartford Courant,
3 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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Benedict is still all in with love, convincingly enough that Sophie sneaks back to her room, glowing and grinning, with the drawing of Our Cottage clutched in her hands.—
Christina Grace Tucker,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2026
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Pollan is understandably chary about the potential romanticism that lurks behind his conclusions.—
Charles Finch,
The Atlantic,
24 Feb. 2026
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In the American pop-culture feedback loop, at the football-movie intersection between sports and cinema and how the two inform and reflect each other, lurks a line delivery that lasts only a couple of seconds.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
11 Feb. 2026
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Oil prices will hinge on a steady resumption of oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz following disruptions of tanker activities there, ING analysts wrote.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Clean Gutters Make sure gutters are cleaned regularly so water flows away from your house.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
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The research also sheds light on the South Pole–Aitken basin, the Moon’s largest and oldest known impact crater, spanning about 1,550 miles across the far side.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Mar. 2026
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The pieces knit together to form a cast iron surface that sheds water, smothers weeds and holds up for a long time.—
Paul Cappiello,
Louisville Courier Journal,
6 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
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Unlike your average and typical pillow that sags over time, this one has hotel-like appeal because of its precise border for a structured, refined look.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
10 Feb. 2026
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That's honestly great news for tailors and anyone who regularly trips over their own feet.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
7 Mar. 2026
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Greg trips in the middle of class and uses another student’s breasts to break his fall.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Slips.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slips. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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