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as in falling
to decline gradually from a standard level
the store's quality of service began to slip after the new owners took over
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as in stumbling
to go down from an upright position suddenly and involuntarily
be careful not to slip on the spilled oil
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as in infiltrating
to introduce in a gradual, secret, or clever way
casually slipped it into the conversation
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as in flowing
to move or proceed smoothly and readily
jumped into the car and slipped behind the wheel
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as in shedding
to cast (a natural bodily covering or appendage) aside
periodically crabs slip their shells and grow new ones
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Recent Examples of slipping
Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 17 June 2026
Everyone from Jennifer Lawrence to Bad Bunny has been slipping into the sleek thong sandal—styling it casually with jeans and a hoodie, or dressed up with a chic floral dress.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 17 June 2026
The crescent moon acts as a perfect celestial guidepost to help locate the planet, and the optics will provide a spectacular view of Venus slipping behind the unilluminated edge of the lunar disk.
—Jules-Pierre Malartre, Space.com, 17 June 2026
There’s something special about slipping into these handwoven ballet flats; the airy leather upper feels light and breathable, hugging your foot without ever feeling stiff.
—Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2026
Antonelli made the move on Lap 61, slipping past but not without a battle on the main straight.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 14 June 2026
Nothing is stopping a couple of dodgy-looking strangers from slipping through the back gate and having a pool day.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 12 June 2026
Mboko retired from her singles match against Karolina Pliskova on Wednesday, June 10 after slipping on the grass during the second set.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
That was deemed a common foul after review, but there was nothing common about the Knicks’ slipping composure.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 11 June 2026
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Alpha Camp made decent time, even with Leiya slipping on rocks in the river.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 17 June 2026
Everyone from Jennifer Lawrence to Bad Bunny has been slipping into the sleek thong sandal—styling it casually with jeans and a hoodie, or dressed up with a chic floral dress.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 17 June 2026
The crescent moon acts as a perfect celestial guidepost to help locate the planet, and the optics will provide a spectacular view of Venus slipping behind the unilluminated edge of the lunar disk.
—Jules-Pierre Malartre, Space.com, 17 June 2026
There’s something special about slipping into these handwoven ballet flats; the airy leather upper feels light and breathable, hugging your foot without ever feeling stiff.
—Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2026
Antonelli made the move on Lap 61, slipping past but not without a battle on the main straight.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 14 June 2026
Nothing is stopping a couple of dodgy-looking strangers from slipping through the back gate and having a pool day.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 12 June 2026
Mboko retired from her singles match against Karolina Pliskova on Wednesday, June 10 after slipping on the grass during the second set.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
That was deemed a common foul after review, but there was nothing common about the Knicks’ slipping composure.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slipping
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While pruning, remove any winter damage, along with dead and declining growths, to allow new shoots to reform the plant.—
Tom MacCubbin,
orlandosentinel.com,
6 Mar. 2021
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In order to reopen, counties must demonstrate declining prevalence of COVID-19, testing ability of 30 tests per 10,000 residents per week, contact tracing and isolation facilities.—
Fox News,
Fox News,
15 May 2020
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With little money and competitive standards falling, players started leaving Ghana earlier than before, and not always to go to Europe.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Video of the incident shows Backs being confronted and falling backward.—
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Bryan’s stumbling responses, under questioning from the legendary defense lawyer Clarence Darrow, left him humiliated.—
Michael Luo,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
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The Grimm Brothers fairy tale follows a pair of famished siblings who get lost in the woods and entrapped by a child-eating witch, after stumbling upon her cottage made of candy.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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Towle, 26, is currently in between stages of a clinical trial involving tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) therapy.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
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Lanzani plays Rubio, an army officer tasked with infiltrating the Santa Cruz Church where the relatives of the missing have begun organizing.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
12 June 2026
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The former president was caught sneaking Obama what was later said to be a cough drop during the funeral.—
Nicole Brown Chau,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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However, in February, Batula broke up with her husband, Kyle Cooke, and was rumored to be sneaking around with Wilson until they got caught by fans who spotted them out.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
15 June 2026
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Billions of dollars are flowing into the game through the NBA’s new TV deal, with even more money likely on the horizon thanks to expansion fees.—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Your creativity is flowing and needs a practical outlet during the Cancer moon.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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Textron is actively shedding its lower-margin Industrial segment to become a pure-play aerospace and defense powerhouse — unlocking a $19 billion backlog in the process.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
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On Thursday, the Nasdaq clawed back some ground after shedding more than 7% since hitting an all-time high on June 1.—
John Ruwitch,
NPR,
11 June 2026
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The state graded the campus an F for three consecutive years, meaning two more failing grades could trigger an intervention.—
Noah Alcala Bach,
San Antonio Express-News,
1 Jan. 2026
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“Slipping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slipping. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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