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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
Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
After going 10 innings without scoring a run in the CIF-SS finals last spring, the Lions scored in the first inning of the Division 1 championship with Zena Edwards sliding across home plate.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026
Less than 3% of the cases were considered severe versus about 1% of people who received the PD-1 drug tislelizumab, according to slides that will be presented Sunday where the presenter describes ivonescimab’s safety as comparable.
—Angelica Peebles, CNBC, 31 May 2026
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Verb
Feel free to slide into the DMs.
—Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
After going 10 innings without scoring a run in the CIF-SS finals last spring, the Lions scored in the first inning of the Division 1 championship with Zena Edwards sliding across home plate.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
Noun
These slide sandals are simple, but their footbed will impress you with its comfort.
—Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026
Less than 3% of the cases were considered severe versus about 1% of people who received the PD-1 drug tislelizumab, according to slides that will be presented Sunday where the presenter describes ivonescimab’s safety as comparable.
—Angelica Peebles, CNBC, 31 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slide
Verb
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Autonomous task forces of drones could be assigned to defend against specific threats — Russian subs sneaking into the Atlantic Ocean, say, or a possible amphibious landing on Taiwan.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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Still, there have been occasional opportunities to sneak in some bigger names.—
Max Gao,
HollywoodReporter,
30 May 2026
Verb
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California air regulators approved a sweeping update of the state’s cap-and-invest program, tightening the pollution cap while reshaping how billions in climate dollars flow through communities and industry.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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As those creative juices start flowing, the superstar comedian realizes her illness might be fertile ground for a new special.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
29 May 2026
Verb
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While some political observers are brushing off speculation that a deluge of ballots could allow Steyer to crawl into the top two, conservative activists are keeping a close watch.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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The next day, with water levels having dropped inside the cave, the remaining four men caught rescuers by surprise, crawling out on their own just as divers were getting ready to go in and get them.—
Janis Mackey Frayer,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
Noun
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When heavy rain occurs, there is a potential for flooding, particularly in areas that are low-lying or prone to floods.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 June 2026
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The result is a relentless flood of advice that derives its authority not from expertise but from personal testimony, endlessly reinforcing the idea that your feelings are your most important parenting instrument.—
Nina Bandelj,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
Verb
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With wings, with loyal mind, Ursula slipped free.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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And after a day navigating crowds, returning to the hotel feels kind of like slipping back behind a velvet rope.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Verb
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As the train climbs higher, sweeping mountain and valley views unfold on both sides, and in the colder months, skiers and snowboarders can be seen gliding down the slopes below.—
Lauren David,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2026
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Those moisturizing ingredients help create a silky-smooth base upon which your razor can simply glide, even without the traditional soapy lather.—
Eden Stuart,
Allure,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Chartreuse creeping Jenny adds even more contrast.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
1 June 2026
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But even after this evacuation, the 911 call log and the new county report show sheriff’s deputies responded to an increasing number of spot fires and flare-ups that continued to creep farther west.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
Noun
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Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
31 May 2026
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Faye took office in April 2024 after winning a landslide election mostly built on Sonko’s popularity as an opposition firebrand.—
Alexis Akwagyiram,
semafor.com,
23 May 2026
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“Slide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slide. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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