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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Recent Examples of skid
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 4 Apr. 2025
Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control
Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2025
Instead, the Knicks starters ended the regular season on a three-game skid and enter the postseason not entirely sure what version of themselves will show up.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 15 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control
Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 4 Apr. 2025
Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control
Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Noun
After Farmer’s double snapped the scoreless skid midday through Monday’s game, Goodman added another bright spot with a two-run homer in the seventh off Dodgers right-hander Anthony Banda.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2025
Instead, the Knicks starters ended the regular season on a three-game skid and enter the postseason not entirely sure what version of themselves will show up.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skid
Verb
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Disapproval of Trump's tariffs is widespread, and his overall approval rating has dipped.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Photograph: Robyn Beck/Getty Images Tesla brought in 20 percent less automotive revenue at the end of last year compared to the year previous, the company reported today, as demand for its electric cars appear to have dipped precipitously across the globe.—
Aarian Marshall,
Wired News,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The family pool features a water slide, while the splash pad and kiddie pool are only a foot deep.—
Jalyn Robinson,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Apr. 2025
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The former champ slides to No. 2 with an 8% decline in plays for the week.—
Trevor Anderson,
Billboard,
16 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Rising bond yields Yields on 10-year Treasury bonds typically fall – and their prices rise - as investors flee stocks for the safe haven of Treasuries during economic slowdowns.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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Saigon, the capital of South Vietnam, falls and the war is effectively over.—
Heather McRea,
Oc Register,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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During World War II, the Navy used the aircraft as dive bombers and scout planes.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 Apr. 2025
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The Dow, Nasdaq and S&P all closed down more than 2 percent on Monday, with the dive accelerating after Trump’s Powell remarks.—
Aris Folley,
The Hill,
21 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Prices for Canadian imports tumbled 1.5% while goods from Mexico were 0.3% cheaper.—
Lucia Mutikani,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2025
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Stocks tumbled Wednesday after Nvidia warned new U.S. restrictions on exports to China will chisel billions of dollars off its results, with market losses accelerating after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell cautioned about the economic risks from President Trump's tariffs.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The spa has a similar indoor-outdoor feel: the yoga studio looks out onto greenery while hot and cold plunge pools come with a wide view of the hills.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
17 Apr. 2025
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Just off the east coast of the North Island (Te Ika-a-Māui), the situation is reversed – there, the Pacific plate plunges below the Australian one.—
Laurie Winkless,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The hospital declined to say whether Ikner was one of their patients.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
19 Apr. 2025
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County officials declined to comment on the civil lawsuit.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Visitors can opt for day rides or overnight camping trips, complete with local delicacies like sweet bread and goat cheese.—
Michaela Trimble,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2025
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Over a 43-mile backroad trip, the PHEV returned 81.2mpg and 12kWh/100km.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Skid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skid. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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