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as in flows
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 landslides
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 slides
Usa Today,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Veteran Tiffany Hayes slides in and picks up right where the starters left off, bringing the same pressure, the same discipline, the same pride on that end.
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Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
29 June 2026
Unfortunately, that’s a terrible way to play tennis on a grass court, where the ball stays low and slides through the court.
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Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
Mousa Tamari takes a beautiful crossing shot into the box from Ehsan Haddad and slides into the ball to send it past Argentina keeper Emiliano Martínez and into the back of the net for Jordan’s first score and third of the tournament.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 June 2026
The Canvas bracket attaches to the top of the chassis before the buffer assembly slides into place.
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Michael Lydick,
PC Magazine,
27 June 2026
In the grand scheme of DC movies, with that score, Supergirl slides into the top 15, thereabouts.
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Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
The Invite slides into select theaters on Friday, opening wide July 10.
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Kirsten Chuba,
HollywoodReporter,
25 June 2026
These bronze Jeffrey Campbell Vellum slides easily transition from poolside to a nice evening out and will work overtime in your suitcase.
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Nneya Richards,
Travel + Leisure,
25 June 2026
Jonas Barck,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
From craft supplies to slides, an Overland Park storefront is taking on a new life as a family entertainment center.
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Jenna Thompson
june 30,
Kansas City Star,
30 June 2026
Today, the park operates more than 40 family-friendly water attractions including thrilling slides, casual pools and a lazy river.
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Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
29 June 2026
The event includes live music, water slides, arts and crafts, games and family activities.
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Cbs Miami Team,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Some standout editor favorites include this gorgeous basque-waist dress that’s perfect for summer soirees and celebrations, and these bright red slides that add the perfect pop of color to any outfit.
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Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
27 June 2026
But the real shock here is Wilde, who not only knows how to keep viewers on the back foot as a filmmaker but slides into a neurotic register and off-kilter comic timing for her high-strung hostess that fit her like rubber glove.
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David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
26 June 2026
The slides were impeccable, detailing AI adoption rates by function, time saved per workflow, and a clean line from pilot to scale.
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Irina Wolpert,
Harvard Business Review,
26 June 2026
To him, a size-11 pair of Jordan slides is more meaningful.
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Dan Pompei,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Verb
Opportunities to earn more come your way as Jupiter slides into Leo today.
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Usa Today,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Veteran Tiffany Hayes slides in and picks up right where the starters left off, bringing the same pressure, the same discipline, the same pride on that end.
—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
29 June 2026
Unfortunately, that’s a terrible way to play tennis on a grass court, where the ball stays low and slides through the court.
—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
Mousa Tamari takes a beautiful crossing shot into the box from Ehsan Haddad and slides into the ball to send it past Argentina keeper Emiliano Martínez and into the back of the net for Jordan’s first score and third of the tournament.
—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 June 2026
The Canvas bracket attaches to the top of the chassis before the buffer assembly slides into place.
—
Michael Lydick,
PC Magazine,
27 June 2026
In the grand scheme of DC movies, with that score, Supergirl slides into the top 15, thereabouts.
—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
The Invite slides into select theaters on Friday, opening wide July 10.
—
Kirsten Chuba,
HollywoodReporter,
25 June 2026
These bronze Jeffrey Campbell Vellum slides easily transition from poolside to a nice evening out and will work overtime in your suitcase.
—
Nneya Richards,
Travel + Leisure,
25 June 2026
Noun
The slides are well polished, the recommendations are clear, and the CEO approves everything within hours.
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Jonas Barck,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
From craft supplies to slides, an Overland Park storefront is taking on a new life as a family entertainment center.
—
Jenna Thompson
june 30,
Kansas City Star,
30 June 2026
Today, the park operates more than 40 family-friendly water attractions including thrilling slides, casual pools and a lazy river.
—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
29 June 2026
The event includes live music, water slides, arts and crafts, games and family activities.
—
Cbs Miami Team,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Some standout editor favorites include this gorgeous basque-waist dress that’s perfect for summer soirees and celebrations, and these bright red slides that add the perfect pop of color to any outfit.
—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
27 June 2026
But the real shock here is Wilde, who not only knows how to keep viewers on the back foot as a filmmaker but slides into a neurotic register and off-kilter comic timing for her high-strung hostess that fit her like rubber glove.
—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
26 June 2026
The slides were impeccable, detailing AI adoption rates by function, time saved per workflow, and a clean line from pilot to scale.
—
Irina Wolpert,
Harvard Business Review,
26 June 2026
To him, a size-11 pair of Jordan slides is more meaningful.
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Dan Pompei,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slides
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This episode sneaks some plot in toward the end, as the 10-Petal’s most skeptical cowboy, Austin, comes to Rip and finally — finally!
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One of them invites Bonnie over for a sleepover, and Jessie sneaks into her overnight bag, not realizing that toys are verboten to the new generation.
Verb
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The Composer ties together all aspects of the factory (machines, conveyors, sensors, and logistics flows) into a unified simulation.
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To balance the market next year, flows through the strait need only recover to 65% of their pre-conflict level.
Verb
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Seltz’s system crawls hundreds of millions of pages a day, and returns results in under 200 milliseconds.
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At sunset, the city starts glowing around you while traffic crawls silently below.
Noun
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Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.
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Costa Rican authorities have issued a nationwide green alert, warning that an intensifying rainy season and a developing Pacific low-pressure system threaten to trigger even more catastrophic landslides.
Verb
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As iconography that could unify through recognition that diversity lurks in everyone, the art was truly ahead of its time, and has become more necessary than ever.
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Jamon has left the past behind, but danger still lurks.
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Between capitals, the ship glides through Austria’s wine country, with family winery visits and Melk Abbey structuring the scenic stretches.
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The body then glides over the top of the windshield and starts flipping through the air over the roof.
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When a Knicks game lets out at the Garden or concertgoers from the Meadowlands pour out of Penn Station, crowds pack the Tick Tock’s orange-and-green banquettes and the line snakes out the door.
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The River Caqueta snakes nearly 1,800 miles into the heart of the Amazon rainforest.
Noun
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In the past, it's been falsely linked with everything from hurricanes to floods, wildfires and alien abductions.
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Deadly floods are common in parts of Africa, which is among the regions most vulnerable to extreme weather events despite being responsible for a small fraction of global greenhouse gas emissions, according to the World Meteorological Organization.
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“Slides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slides. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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