as in collapsing
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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
Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
The difference, however, is that Moscow is trying to sustain a costly offensive in pursuit of goals that keep slipping farther into the future.
—David Axe, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Goldfinger said that the quake, which occurred on the Mendocino triple junction - where the Gorda plate, the North American plate, and the Pacific plate meet, had been a result of plates slipping side by side, rather than up and down which can trigger a tsunami.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Svetlana Dali, 57, was flown back to New York City, and could appear before a Brooklyn federal court judge on Thursday, after dodging a Transportation Security Administration checkpoint — and slipping through another Delta checkpoint at the airline’s boarding gate last week.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 5 Dec. 2024
There’s no better feeling than slipping into a comfy lounge set and curling up with a blanket during the chilly winter months — and Amazon shoppers found the coziest one to treat yourself to this holiday season.
—Melony Forcier, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
After that run, the typical analyst sees shares slipping by 3% over the next 12 months, according to LSEG.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 3 Dec. 2024
The yen appreciated to its strongest in five weeks against the dollar, slipping under the 150 mark.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 28 Nov. 2024
Welcome to the Soak Economy, where the simple act of slipping into a tub has become a cornerstone of modern self-care.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Verb
Instead, it's recommended to hang Christmas lights using a ladder to reduce the risk of accidentally slipping, tripping, or falling from the roof.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
The difference, however, is that Moscow is trying to sustain a costly offensive in pursuit of goals that keep slipping farther into the future.
—David Axe, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Goldfinger said that the quake, which occurred on the Mendocino triple junction - where the Gorda plate, the North American plate, and the Pacific plate meet, had been a result of plates slipping side by side, rather than up and down which can trigger a tsunami.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Svetlana Dali, 57, was flown back to New York City, and could appear before a Brooklyn federal court judge on Thursday, after dodging a Transportation Security Administration checkpoint — and slipping through another Delta checkpoint at the airline’s boarding gate last week.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 5 Dec. 2024
There’s no better feeling than slipping into a comfy lounge set and curling up with a blanket during the chilly winter months — and Amazon shoppers found the coziest one to treat yourself to this holiday season.
—Melony Forcier, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
After that run, the typical analyst sees shares slipping by 3% over the next 12 months, according to LSEG.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 3 Dec. 2024
The yen appreciated to its strongest in five weeks against the dollar, slipping under the 150 mark.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 28 Nov. 2024
Welcome to the Soak Economy, where the simple act of slipping into a tub has become a cornerstone of modern self-care.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slipping
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Digitalization Is Not Really Optional Anymore With rising expectations around sustainability and resource management, sticking with old systems can put any business at risk of falling behind.Evan J. Schwartz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The nearly 300-mile trek from Atlanta was pivotal in showing the Confederacy was falling apart as Sherman’s troops gutted much of the key slave state.Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 11 Dec. 2024
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In the movie, director Justin Folk films Matt Walsh infiltrating leaders in diversity movements and causing a scene in disguise.Fred Topel, Deadline, 8 Dec. 2024
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Several crew members from Girls Gone Wild's heyday express remorse for their part in promulgating the Francis method of infiltrating spring break towns and exploiting young, drunk women in the docuseries.Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 3 Dec. 2024
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Instead, it's recommended to hang Christmas lights using a ladder to reduce the risk of accidentally slipping, tripping, or falling from the roof.Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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Keep the extension cord elevated above the snow to avoid creating a tripping hazard or shorting out the snow blower, which can cause accidental electrocution or fire.Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Nov. 2024
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Although the water may be a fun way for your pooch to exercise, the water may have some dangers lurking beneath it.Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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This dark shadow follows entrepreneurs, lurking in the corners of our ambitious plans and the deep recesses of our minds.Mark Kane, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Dry air, combined with nonstop handwashing, takes its toll, ravaging cuticles and leaving them split and peeling—a scenario that’s not cutesy, not demure, and definitely not comfortable either.Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 6 Dec. 2024
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Strengthen nails with the OPI Nail Envy Original nail strengthener, which uses Tri-Flex Technology to protect against chipping and peeling.Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 5 Dec. 2024
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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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That’s certainly something a lot of adaptations fail at, either inserting too much of the filmmakers’ politics or simply changing the story for no good reason.Erik Kain, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Apps like Google’s Magic Editor and Adobe Photoshop have specific tools for removing unwanted objects from photos or inserting new ones in specific places.Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 9 Dec. 2024
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One concern Giordano brings up is rapamycin further weakening a person’s immune system.Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 10 Dec. 2024
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Additionally, stronger enforcement of existing sanctions and the introduction of tariffs on Russian goods, in addition to the goods of its backers — weakening Putin’s grip on power and the Russian economy.Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Slipping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slipping. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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