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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
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 May 2026
The ridge of high pressure slides east, and rain chances return to the forecast by the weekend.
—Michael Autovino, CBS News, 12 May 2026
One is the degree to which criticism of the actions or existence of the State of Israel inevitably slides into antisemitism, a debate that rages on.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Damon Linker, a senior lecturer in the political science department at the University of Pennsylvania, said in a post on X that his students had been relying on Canvas to access every reading from the semester and all of his lecture slides before their Monday final exams.
—Scott Huddleston, San Antonio Express-News, 8 May 2026
Damon Linker, a senior lecturer in the political science department at the University of Pennsylvania, said in a post on the social media platform X that his students had been relying on Canvas to access every reading from the semester and all of his lecture slides before their Monday final exams.
—ABC News, 7 May 2026
Future of microscope slide collections Digitizing microscope slides in natural history museums and automating how microfossils are labeled opens up more opportunities for researchers to share and study hundreds of billions of specimens in collections around the globe.
—Ingrid C. Romero, The Conversation, 5 May 2026
The clear coconut daiquiri slides down particularly easily.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Dirty tracks harbor grit that can transfer back onto the glass and even interfere with how smoothly the door slides.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
Thermolon Volt ceramic nonstick is designed especially for kitchen electrics, meaning PFAS-free, healthier meals and food slides right off.
—ABC News, 16 May 2026
Some love webinars, others want the slides, and others want a quick checklist.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 16 May 2026
Vionic’s Tia sandals are as convenient as your go-to slides, but with an elevated look that’s full of support.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
Stylish sandals—especially slides—aren’t typically touted as the most comfortable shoes ever, and give us no choice but to choose clunky-looking recovery sandals when in search of a supportive slip-on.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 15 May 2026
Nearby, Thundering Surf Water Park and Adventure Golf and Hardland Golf and Arcade are both the epitome of kid-friendly fun, continuing the tradition of water slides, mini golf, and retro arcade games.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 May 2026
The park in Arlington features pulse-pounding water slides, relaxing lazy rivers, and family-friendly play areas.
—Natassia Paloma, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Avoid backless shoes, slides, and heels.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 12 May 2026
Verb
The film follows the relationship between a strong-willed older sister and a younger brother who, starved of affection amid a difficult family dynamic, slides toward delinquency.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 May 2026
The ridge of high pressure slides east, and rain chances return to the forecast by the weekend.
—Michael Autovino, CBS News, 12 May 2026
One is the degree to which criticism of the actions or existence of the State of Israel inevitably slides into antisemitism, a debate that rages on.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Damon Linker, a senior lecturer in the political science department at the University of Pennsylvania, said in a post on X that his students had been relying on Canvas to access every reading from the semester and all of his lecture slides before their Monday final exams.
—Scott Huddleston, San Antonio Express-News, 8 May 2026
Damon Linker, a senior lecturer in the political science department at the University of Pennsylvania, said in a post on the social media platform X that his students had been relying on Canvas to access every reading from the semester and all of his lecture slides before their Monday final exams.
—ABC News, 7 May 2026
Future of microscope slide collections Digitizing microscope slides in natural history museums and automating how microfossils are labeled opens up more opportunities for researchers to share and study hundreds of billions of specimens in collections around the globe.
—Ingrid C. Romero, The Conversation, 5 May 2026
The clear coconut daiquiri slides down particularly easily.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Dirty tracks harbor grit that can transfer back onto the glass and even interfere with how smoothly the door slides.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Noun
At the time, makeup artist Jazzy B revealed that the party included toys, slides and even a ball pit in several posts shared on Instagram.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
Thermolon Volt ceramic nonstick is designed especially for kitchen electrics, meaning PFAS-free, healthier meals and food slides right off.
—ABC News, 16 May 2026
Some love webinars, others want the slides, and others want a quick checklist.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 16 May 2026
Vionic’s Tia sandals are as convenient as your go-to slides, but with an elevated look that’s full of support.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
Stylish sandals—especially slides—aren’t typically touted as the most comfortable shoes ever, and give us no choice but to choose clunky-looking recovery sandals when in search of a supportive slip-on.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 15 May 2026
Nearby, Thundering Surf Water Park and Adventure Golf and Hardland Golf and Arcade are both the epitome of kid-friendly fun, continuing the tradition of water slides, mini golf, and retro arcade games.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 May 2026
The park in Arlington features pulse-pounding water slides, relaxing lazy rivers, and family-friendly play areas.
—Natassia Paloma, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Avoid backless shoes, slides, and heels.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slides
Verb
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That day, Riley had been editing a sequence in which Corvette sneaks into a San Francisco condo owned by Christie, her fashion idol, by hiding inside a coffee delivery cart.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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While the males are fighting, the female sneaks off to get some quick action behind enemy lines.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Included in this luxury is the Eclipse pool, which seamlessly flows from indoor to outdoor, and totally riddled with kids.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Rather than asking how individuals can adapt, this approach examines how leadership dynamics, communication flows, and operational pressure interact to influence thinking, perception, and decision-making.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Leclerc crawls through the long right-hand Turn 12, where Lindblad moves ahead again.—
Alex Kalinauckas,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Think about how often your toddler crawls near the dog bed or your kids toss pet toys around the living room.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
18 May 2026
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At least 13 buildings collapsed, while landslides triggered by the quake blocked roads to the area, according to CCTV.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 May 2026
Verb
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Look to the eastern sky in the hour preceding dawn on May 14 to catch a rare sight, as the moon, Saturn and Mars form a cosmic triangle in the glow of the rising sun, while the ice giant Neptune lurks unseen nearby.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
12 May 2026
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Magnetic and funny, Maris easily draws people into her orbit, but her nocturnal habits hint at a dangerous violence that lurks beneath the surface.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Footage shows the lovebird riding high inside a clear cabin attached to a drone, as the contraption glides through the air before gently descending toward the ground.—
Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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Brazzell is a 6-foot-4, 198-pound target who glides by his opposing corners with ease.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Legislation in Louisiana seeks to address the Supreme Court ruling by scrapping a district that snakes over 200 miles (321 kilometers) northwest from the capital, Baton Rouge, to Shreveport, creating a voting bloc with a majority of Black residents.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
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Another car snakes down the road.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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And Spanish voters are preoccupied with a housing crisis, debates over services for migrants, and the government’s handling of natural disasters, including floods in recent years that left hundreds of people dead.—
Ishaan Tharoor,
New Yorker,
13 May 2026
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Nearly half of American houses predate 1980, before today’s era of megafires, floods, and hurricanes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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“Slides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slides. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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