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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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Recent Examples of slide
Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2025
Two people died and one critically injured in the early morning after their vehicle slid off of a bridge into the Blue River in south Kansas City.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 10 Jan. 2025
Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
The United States withdrew its forces from Europe while demanding debt payments from allies, who passed the costs on to Germany, worsening its financial turmoil and hastening its slide into Nazism.
—Michael Beckley, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
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What’s Great About It Prevents mold growth Non-slip backing
Durable
What Could Be Better
Lighter colors show dirt and other debris
At an inexpensive price, this is a great pick for anyone looking for a bath mat that doesn’t slide around.
—Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2025
Two people died and one critically injured in the early morning after their vehicle slid off of a bridge into the Blue River in south Kansas City.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 10 Jan. 2025
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In a second slide, Christina shares a photo of herself crying in her car after filming The Flip Off with Josh back in June.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
The United States withdrew its forces from Europe while demanding debt payments from allies, who passed the costs on to Germany, worsening its financial turmoil and hastening its slide into Nazism.
—Michael Beckley, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
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Sometimes, he's gotten invited to inaugural balls; other times, he's been able to sneak in.Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 17 Jan. 2025
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And with a personal training certification and a degree in kinesiology, a wellness focus often sneaks into many aspects of my personal and professional life.Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2025
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In reality, the lack of water flowing from hydrants highlights a problem within the city’s emergency infrastructure.Chloe Sorvino, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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But the Biden administration concluded that some data of U.S. users would still flow to China and ByteDance would still be able to exert control over TikTok’s operations in the U.S.Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
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If no shelter is available, crawl to an interior wall away from windows.Daniella Segura, Sacramento Bee, 10 Jan. 2025
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The two girls then left Leutner alone to crawl out of the forest and find help.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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Before the 1924 Summer Games, when host Paris was beset by floods and economic struggles, L.A. civic leaders volunteered their city as a last-minute replacement.David Wharton, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2025
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The inmates, who are trained to respond to disasters like floods and fires, have been a large part of the state's firefighting force since the 1940s, drawing controversy every step of the way.Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
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Former unicorn Farfetch, which slipped into administration in late 2023, is being revamped under its new owner Coupang.Samantha Conti, WWD, 9 Jan. 2025
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The Nasdaq Composite slipped 0.06% — tech stocks like Palantir, Advanced Micro Devices and Micro Strategy had a rough day — but that’s still close to the flatline and not a precipitous drop.Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2025
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Hide out in the relaxation lounge to watch the palm trees sway and the yachts glide by from the huge bay window.Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
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The two dolphins, Izzy and Nicholas, glided by and noticed.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
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Ohioans may soon lose easy access to public police and jail footage after a controversial provision crept into the outgoing legislature's expansive bill package at the end of the session.Kyler Alvord, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
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Some motorists might be tempted to creep into the middle of the crossroads before the traffic light changes and other cars start moving. Is that legal?Kendrick Marshall, Sacramento Bee, 2 Jan. 2025
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El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele, for example, secured re-election in a landslide victory, consolidating power amid suppression of dissent—along with fulfilling original campaign promises to lower crime.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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Swain and eight co-authors said these more intense swings bring greater risks of hazardous wildfires, flash floods, landslides and disease outbreaks.Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Slide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slide. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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