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as in to flow
to move or proceed smoothly and readily
at this point the river slides along its banks with barely a ripple
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as in flood
a large mass especially of snow, ice, dirt, or rocks descending from a high place
The slide caused by the storm made the road impassable.
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Pete Muntean, CNN, 23 Oct. 2024
Stellantis is in the midst of significant leadership changes as CEO Carlos Tavares attempts to turn around sliding sales and profit in North America ahead of his planned 2026 departure.
—Nora Eckert, Detroit Free Press, 22 Oct. 2024
Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2024
If time permits, conduct rehearsals so presenters can practice speaking, handling questions and navigating the event platform or software.
Visuals and other materials, such as slide decks, infographics and videos, can also enhance your message and keep the audience engaged.
—Michele Dobnikar, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
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Verb
The issue was highlighted in a November 2023 TikTok post that showed American Airlines baggage handlers sliding a wheelchair down a chute attached to an airport jetway.
—Pete Muntean, CNN, 23 Oct. 2024
Stellantis is in the midst of significant leadership changes as CEO Carlos Tavares attempts to turn around sliding sales and profit in North America ahead of his planned 2026 departure.
—Nora Eckert, Detroit Free Press, 22 Oct. 2024
Noun
This effortless Havan mule from Dolce Vita, on sale for $50, combines the timeless aesthetic of loafers with the comfort of slides.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2024
If time permits, conduct rehearsals so presenters can practice speaking, handling questions and navigating the event platform or software.
Visuals and other materials, such as slide decks, infographics and videos, can also enhance your message and keep the audience engaged.
—Michele Dobnikar, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
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“Slide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slide. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024.
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