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as in to flow
to move or proceed smoothly and readily
at this point the river slides along its banks with barely a ripple
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as in flood
a large mass especially of snow, ice, dirt, or rocks descending from a high place
The slide caused by the storm made the road impassable.
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Recent Examples of slide
Daniel Treisman, The Conversation, 3 June 2025
However, as a result, Foster's car then crashed into Felix Rosenqvist's car before sliding down the escape road.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 June 2025
Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2025
The red brick dust that tops the layers of white limestone, coal residue, crushed gravel and larger stones that compose a court Roland Garros is alive, responding to the ball, the slides of players’ feet — and the weather.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 31 May 2025
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Verb
Some Democrats warn that the U.S. is sliding toward autocracy – a system in which one leader holds unchecked power.
—Daniel Treisman, The Conversation, 3 June 2025
However, as a result, Foster's car then crashed into Felix Rosenqvist's car before sliding down the escape road.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 June 2025
Noun
The Dodgers took more good at-bats in the seventh, when another double from Freeman set up Pages for a two-out, two-run single — with Freeman racing home on his battered right ankle to score on a bang-bang slide.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2025
The red brick dust that tops the layers of white limestone, coal residue, crushed gravel and larger stones that compose a court Roland Garros is alive, responding to the ball, the slides of players’ feet — and the weather.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 31 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slide
Verb
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Despite her largely younger fan base – the demographic that loves streaming sites – Cyrus launches her title on the Official Albums Streaming chart at No. 39, just barely sneaking into the top 40 region.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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On assignment for People magazine in 2005, Weiss attempts to sneak onto Brad Pitt’s beachfront compound in Santa Barbara, hoping to grab some tasty morsels about the megastar’s new relationship with Jolie.—
Marc Weingarten,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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The real threat to the fiscal well-being of the median American comes from the price of energy, from which all other prices flow.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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Grateful for the good health and love that flows through my family.—
Sabienna Bowman,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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The curious little creatures interact with you (sometimes crawling on your body) while practicing your pose, adding an extra stress-reducing and unforgettable element to your usual yoga routine.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
13 June 2025
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Recent videos from Boston Dynamics shows the humanoid Atlas bot crawling, tumbling and even break dancing.—
Christopher Helman,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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Still, the country is doubling down on manufacturing, and this production overdrive is rippling through global markets, stirring anxiety in Asia that a flood of cheap imports could squeeze local industries, experts said.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
6 June 2025
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Still, the goal remains the same: to close the hemp loophole that’s led to a flood of unregulated, intoxicating products being sold online and at gas stations nationwide, as emphasized by the Committee’s press release.—
Dario Sabaghi,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
Verb
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Mission slipped into 2025 because ULA needed more Vulcan rocket hardware beyond Cert-2 and the two USSF missions that took priority over the Dream Chaser flight.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2025
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If wider markets slip, so may the appetite for future fintech floats.—
Ron Shevlin,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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HGVs are launched by rockets and glide toward targets, while HCMs use air-breathing engines to maintain hypersonic speeds.—
Garth Friesen,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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As of now, incumbent Mayor Karen Bass is the only serious candidate in the race, meaning the first-term mayor could glide to reelection.—
Julia Wick,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2025
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Storing Everything In Cardboard Boxes Insects easily creep into cardboard boxes, which also don't keep moisture out.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
6 June 2025
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While this is still true, polls show that Trump's approval rating is creeping up among women.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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With a landslide victory in the election last weekend for the presidency of the powerful Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), Mahmud Hasan Khan Babu, managing director of Rising Group, is now on tap to take the reins.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
3 June 2025
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Those lineups won by a landslide in their limited minutes.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
3 June 2025
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“Slide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slide. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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