sliding

verb

Definition of slidingnext
present participle of slide
1
as in sneaking
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 flowing
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 creeping
to move slowly with the body close to the ground the convict escaped by sliding through the prison's ductwork

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sliding
  1. creeping
  2. lurking
  3. gliding
  4. slipping
  5. cruising
  6. slithering
Verb
  • In our view, these films convey a vital message about Earth’s creeping environmental catastrophe.
    Amanda Kennell, Discover Magazine, 19 Oct. 2024
  • October is well over halfway over, and the first signs of winter are already creeping into what has been a lovely fall.
    Erik Kain, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Definition of creeping
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  • Where a few of the more voracious readers are surely lurking on secret Goodreads accounts, others may well treat the latest buzzy novel a bit like a trendy accessory.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Teddy saves the day and a life, but the more interesting twist to Nora’s surgery is the young woman lurking in the shadows.
    Lincee Ray, EW.com, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of lurking
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  • Existing hypersonic systems primarily rely on glide bodies, which are launched to high altitudes and speeds by rockets before gliding back down.
    Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Eye-catching new vessels, from luxury liners gliding through the Caribbean and Mediterranean to expedition ships exploring remote polar regions, offer something for nearly every type of traveler.
    David Nikel, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of gliding
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  • The poll found support was slipping for an initiative that would increase California’s minimum wage.
    Barnini Chakraborty, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Oct. 2024
  • With so much uncertainty, brands are slipping through the cracks and effectively skirting regulation altogether, Leas says.
    Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of slipping
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  • Milwaukee had opened up a two-run lead in the seventh inning and appeared to be cruising thanks to back-to-back home runs from Jake Bauers and Sal Frelick.
    Homero De la Fuente, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
  • One of the unique aspects of cruising is the social dynamic.
    David Nikel, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of cruising
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  • The border wall stretched out like a snake slithering up and down hills to the horizon.
    Jeffrey Fleishman, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024
  • But a snake slithering across the top step of the dugout when your team is trailing by six runs in the fifth inning of a National League Championship Series game?
    Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2024
Definition of slithering
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