as in to dip
to go to a lower level especially abruptly
the local economy skidded when the last manufacturing plant moved away
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Recent Examples of skid
Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2025
Imax, a longtime AMC partner, had a banner 2024 even at a time when theatrical grosses overall skidded due to the 2023 strikes, competition from streaming, release window shifts and other factors.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2025
Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 23 Mar. 2025
As for the skid blocks, these are titanium plates installed in different parts of the plank to help maintain the required height.
—Yara Elshebiny, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Never use the brakes suddenly because this may cause the car to skid.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2025
Imax, a longtime AMC partner, had a banner 2024 even at a time when theatrical grosses overall skidded due to the 2023 strikes, competition from streaming, release window shifts and other factors.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2025
Noun
Miami entered Sunday night’s matchup against the Charlotte Hornets at Kaseya Center on a 10-game skid and with a dismal 4-17 record since the Butler trade was finalized.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 23 Mar. 2025
As for the skid blocks, these are titanium plates installed in different parts of the plank to help maintain the required height.
—Yara Elshebiny, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skid
Verb
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The Expectations Index, which measures short-term outlooks for income, business, and labor markets, dipped to its lowest level since July 2022.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Earlier this month, the S & P 500 dipped into correction territory, or falling 10% from its recent peak.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Attendees didn’t seem to mind that some of the NASA reps appeared virtually, remotely projecting slides that outlined contracting opportunities, providing personal emails of the right people to contact and tips about the days when vendors could visit with small business specialists.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
4 Apr. 2025
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The latest slide comes after a 6.6% decline on Thursday.—
Jesse Pound,
CNBC,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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However, that fight fell apart in early March, when a hand injury forced Whyte from the card.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Over the last 25 years, the S&P 500 has fallen 4% in a single day 38 times, according to Adam Turnquist, chief technical strategist for brokerage firm LPL Financial.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2025
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The submarine—the Scenic Neptune—can carry up to six passengers per dive.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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According to its official website, the submarine dives reach depths of 25 meters (82 feet), and tours can last up to three hours, offering tourists a lengthy view of marine life and coral reefs.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbled more than 1,000 points for a second day Friday, falling more than 4%, while the S & P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite each moved more than 5% lower.—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
4 Apr. 2025
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The stock markets did not take kindly to that news, tumbling yet again this morning.—
Cate Martel,
The Hill,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Sure, thanks to the historic tariffs President Donald Trump imposed from the White House Wednesday, things sure look bleak for consumers — Thursday’s stock market plunge was the worst in nearly five years.—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Overall, the setup supporting this multiday severe weather threat is typical for March and the rest of spring, Weather.com reported, as a sharp southward plunge of the jet stream swings out of the West toward the central and eastern states.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Lone Jack Police Chief Tim Cosner, who took the helm after the 2021 crash, declined to be interviewed about why the department’s policy changed.—
Bill Lukitsch,
Kansas City Star,
7 Apr. 2025
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North Little Rock police sought to charge Mary Lee Orsini with murder, but a grand jury declined to indict her -- and McArthur was credited with helping Orsini remain a free woman.—
Tony Holt,
Arkansas Online,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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By offering reliable information and storytelling, Broadway Collection helps travelers plan their trips effectively.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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In one example highlighted in the complaint, a smuggling suspect arrested in early September told investigators about three successful smuggling trips made in late August.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Skid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skid. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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