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verb

ˈslīd How to pronounce slide (audio)
Definition of slidenext
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as in to sneak
to move about in a sly or secret manner slid gently into his seat without anyone else in church noticing

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2
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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3
as in to crawl
to move slowly with the body close to the ground the convict escaped by sliding through the prison's ductwork

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slide

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noun

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
Verb
President Trump is doubling down on his widespread tariffs threats despite a stock market downturn that has helped fuel anxiety the nation could slide into a recession. — Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 11 Mar. 2025 These take a fraction of a second, thanks to a flexible, liquid crystal film controlled electronically by tapping or sliding a finger across the temples. — Jennifer Jolly, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2025
Noun
The robotic arm features linkages rather than greased slides, also cutting down costs by extending intervals between maintenance. — New Atlas, 11 Mar. 2025 The meeting came as financial markets continued their downward slide on Tuesday. — Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for slide
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slide
  1. sneak
  2. flow
  3. crawl
  4. flood
  5. slip
  6. glide
  7. creep
  8. landslide
Verb
  • North Carolina snuck into the men’s draw as the final team chosen, a notable decision given that a) UNC athletic director Bubba Cunningham is chair of the selection committee, and b) Cunningham earned a $68,000 bonus for the Tar Heels’ selection.
    — Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Among the messages from Kori found by police were texts that called the girl beautiful, asked her to sneak out and come visit him.
    — John Lynch, arkansasonline.com, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of sneak
Verb
  • Conversation flowed into dinner, where the crowd discovered another accessory waiting for them: a luggage tag, ready for the next trip.
    — Kristen Tauer, WWD, 14 Mar. 2025
  • The river flows at a steady pace, making for a relaxing tubing experience that is good for families or large groups.
    — Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of flow
Verb
  • In 1504, Christopher Columbus, on his fourth trans-Atlantic voyage, was stranded on the shores of Jamaica, with his ships crawling with marine worms and his crew hungry.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 10 Mar. 2025
  • If no shelter is available, crawl to an interior wall away from windows.
    — Don Sweeney, Sacramento Bee, 9 Mar. 2025
Definition of crawl
Noun
  • During periods of intense rainfall, the risk of flooding increases, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 16 Mar. 2025
  • When heavy rain occurs, there is a risk of flooding, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone regions.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacramento Bee, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of flood
Verb
  • Traction was excellent, and rolling on a bit of throttle in some corners allowed for some wheel slip from the powerful hub motor.
    — William Roberson, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
  • His ostensibly innocuous shot from well above the left circle clipped Dostál and then slipped through him to open the scoring.
    — Andrew Knoll, Orange County Register, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of slip
Verb
  • White House Chief Usher A.B. Wynter (Giancarlo Esposito) glides around the White House in his tux, putting out fires and cultivating a pleasant experience for guests.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 20 Mar. 2025
  • For this reason, creamy stick foundations and sheer liquid formulas that glide onto the face are the best option.
    — Marie Courtois, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of glide
Verb
  • Prices have crept upwards, a strategy also reflected in its sister brands COS and Arket who are edging towards what can only be described as ‘mid-tier luxury’ high street - no longer shy about four-figure price tags on coats.
    — Zoe Bayliss Wong, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
  • After 1850, carbon dioxide levels crept up slowly at first and then rapidly accelerated.
    — Paul Bierman, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of creep
Noun
  • Their exit, along Forest Service roads, was blocked by landslides and dangerous debris piles.
    — Peter Slevin, The New Yorker, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Carney won in a landslide, winning 85.9% of the vote.
    — arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of landslide

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