as in to dip
to go to a lower level especially abruptly
the local economy skidded when the last manufacturing plant moved away
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Hannah Parry
barney Henderson, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025
As the Panthers basked briefly in the fan love and the Oilers tromped to the locker room, a plastic rat that hit the ice in the defensive zone nearest the Edmonton skidded across the ice.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 10 June 2025
Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Listen to this article The Padres will look to snap a five-game skid in Thursday’s 10:07 a.m.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2025
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Verb
In 2020, an Air India Express—a subsidiary of Air India—with almost 200 passengers and crew skidded off a runway during heavy rain, killing 17.
—Hannah Parry
barney Henderson, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025
As the Panthers basked briefly in the fan love and the Oilers tromped to the locker room, a plastic rat that hit the ice in the defensive zone nearest the Edmonton skidded across the ice.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 10 June 2025
Noun
Joaquin Buckley Kamaru Usman (20-4) , the former UFC welterweight champion, enters UFC Atlanta on a three-fight losing skid.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Listen to this article The Padres will look to snap a five-game skid in Thursday’s 10:07 a.m.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skid
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Thus, for the second game in a row, the Red Sox were forced to dip into their bullpen almost immediately; before Thursday’s off-day, Lucas Giolito had lasted just 1.2 innings at Fenway.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
7 June 2025
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His cutter velocity had dipped two to three ticks before that.—
Jon Paul Hoornstra,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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The glimpses of Wahlberg's happy family life with their children Ella, Michael, Brendan and Grace included the Oscar nominee posing with them at various athletic events, enjoying time in and on the water, and, in the first slide, holding a bunch of balloons in both hands.—
Jack Smart,
People.com,
5 June 2025
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The slide isn't quite as bad in China, where Tesla faces stiff competition from local brands that undercut it with low prices while providing a wealth of features that are either unavailable in Teslas or cost extra.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
4 June 2025
Verb
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Reckoning for three weekends, but the Tom Cruise-starrer fell only 31 percent in its fourth outing to $10.3 million from 2,942 theaters for a domestic tally of $166.3 million.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
15 June 2025
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What once looked like a promising season is falling apart for the Kansas City Royals.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2025
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In terms of safety, U-Boat Worx’s track record includes 20 years in business, 60 subs in operation around the world, and more than 10,000 successful dives.—
J. George Gorant,
Robb Report,
6 June 2025
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With a flurry of series in development, our dive deep examined how the nation’s original production sector is outsizing its growth.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
6 June 2025
Verb
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That prompted a sell-off in stocks on Friday, with the Dow tumbling more than 700 points in the session.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
15 June 2025
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In Henry King’s Jesse James (1939), Jesse and Frank, that is Tyrone Power and Henry Fonda, which is to say their stunt doubles, ride their horses over a cliff and tumble 70 feet into the Lake of the Ozarks.—
Thomas Doherty,
HollywoodReporter,
14 June 2025
Noun
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But beyond amenities like private plunge pools and wellness facilities, the seemingly small details of Hyatt’s luxury hotels define the experience—by tailoring it to you.—
World of Hyatt,
AFAR Media,
9 June 2025
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The resort will have a full-service spa, a fitness center, an indoor thermal pool, a cold plunge, a sauna and steam rooms.—
Amaia Gavica,
Idaho Statesman,
8 June 2025
Verb
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The April 11 ruling came during a hearing in Maryland, where a Justice Department attorney declined to provide basic details about Abrego Garcia’s whereabouts.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
7 June 2025
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Full-time workers declined by 623,000, while part-timers rose by 33,000.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Mesquite makes for a nice side golf getaway on your next trip to Las Vegas.—
Scott Kramer,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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Steven Van Sickle—similarly strong, and always in a close-fitting beanie—has guided mountaineering and ski trips to some of the most legendary peaks in China and India.—
Elizabeth Cantrell,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2025
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“Skid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skid. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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