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
Baoshan Huang, The Conversation, 8 May 2025
Miller was in Tampa that day in 1980 on another assignment and managed to find the driver of the car that skidded to a stop 24 inches from the edge.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 May 2025
Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 22 May 2025
The storied franchise has not reached the East finals since 2002, and that skid continues.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 19 May 2025
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Verb
More friction means a vehicle is less likely to skid.
—Baoshan Huang, The Conversation, 8 May 2025
Miller was in Tampa that day in 1980 on another assignment and managed to find the driver of the car that skidded to a stop 24 inches from the edge.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 May 2025
Noun
The Mets, second in the NL East after their recent three-game skid, come in 30-20.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 22 May 2025
The storied franchise has not reached the East finals since 2002, and that skid continues.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skid
Verb
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The roll comes already dipped with soy sauce, so resist the urge to dunk each piece before taking a bite.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
30 May 2025
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Before the moon dips below the western horizon around midnight local time, moongazers may also catch sight of its shadowed expanse faintly glowing — an effect known as earthshine, caused by sunlight reflected off Earth softly illuminating the moon's night side.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
29 May 2025
Noun
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Special features: a water slide, spray features and dive well.—
Beth Lipoff,
Kansas City Star,
23 May 2025
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Each ship has attractions for thrill-seekers, from skydiving and surfing simulators to rollercoasters and the tallest water slide at sea.—
Martie Bowser,
Essence,
22 May 2025
Verb
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In May 2022 — three years ago — Caltrans estimated that the project would cost $433 million, meaning that in addition to falling behind schedule, the cost has gone up by about $96 million in that time.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2025
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In 2023, the number of fatalities fell slightly, to six fatal boating incidents resulting in seven deaths, according to state data.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
3 June 2025
Noun
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SeaWorld dives in SeaWorld Orlando presents several seasonal activities under its Summer Spectacular umbrella.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 May 2025
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On Friday evening, the Placer County Sheriff’s office dive team recovered what is believed to be the man’s body.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
25 May 2025
Verb
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Tax bill smashes solar stocks Solar stocks tumbled after the version of the tax bill the House passed Wednesday night was worse than expected.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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The scene of you tumbling across the lawn in a wet suit is incredible.—
Samantha Highfill,
EW.com,
23 May 2025
Noun
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Rosewood Mandarina Each of the Rosewood Mandarina’s chic and spacious 134 guest rooms has an outdoor area with a private plunge pool and loungers.—
Maya Kachroo-Levine,
Travel + Leisure,
22 May 2025
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For the ultimate pool day in Dubai, reserve a floating bed, sun lounger or cabana with a plunge pool, or indulge in a luxurious pool villa.—
Natasha Amar,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
Verb
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Citigroup, Bank of America and Wells Fargo declined to comment on the WSJ report.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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The State Department declined to comment on the pope’s status.—
Russ Bynum,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2025
Noun
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Second-row captain’s chairs are optional and will drop seating from eight to seven, but even the third row can fit (not-large) adults on short trips.—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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These shows feel like a one-off trip into the past.—
Alex Distefano,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2025
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“Skid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skid. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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