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as in sneaking
to move about in a sly or secret manner
slid gently into his seat without anyone else in church noticing
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2
as in flowing
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 crawling
to move slowly with the body close to the ground
the convict escaped by sliding through the prison's ductwork
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Recent Examples of sliding
The sequence started with Bosnian defender Stjepan Radeljic sliding in front of a Tillman pass, deflecting it forward toward Muharemovic.
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Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Some providers might work on a sliding fee scale, for example, which adjusts cost based on a patient’s household income and family size.
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Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2026
The tech trade hit a rocky patch last month, with the group sliding 3% as traders shunned software names and the Magnificent Seven .
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Darla Mercado, Cfp®,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
Hydroplaning happens when a vehicle starts sliding uncontrollably on wet roads.
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Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
2 July 2026
Tire tread depth - Checking your tire tread before hitting the road is important, as low or no tread can lead to sliding.
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Kansas City Star Weather Bot,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
Pulisic made the pass, and Tim flicked the ball into the net, past the sliding goalkeeper.
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Tim Rohan,
NBC news,
25 June 2026
Reformer Pilates Originally designed by Joseph Pilates, a reformer is a specialized piece of large exercise equipment that encompasses a long, bed-like frame set low to the ground and a sliding horizontal platform attached to a system of pulleys or springs.
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Maggie Donahue,
Health,
25 June 2026
Hormuz is reopening, Brent is sliding, and the case for building is already getting quieter.
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Güney Yıldız,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Some providers might work on a sliding fee scale, for example, which adjusts cost based on a patient’s household income and family size.
—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2026
The tech trade hit a rocky patch last month, with the group sliding 3% as traders shunned software names and the Magnificent Seven .
—
Darla Mercado, Cfp®,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
Hydroplaning happens when a vehicle starts sliding uncontrollably on wet roads.
—
Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
2 July 2026
Tire tread depth - Checking your tire tread before hitting the road is important, as low or no tread can lead to sliding.
—
Kansas City Star Weather Bot,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
Pulisic made the pass, and Tim flicked the ball into the net, past the sliding goalkeeper.
—
Tim Rohan,
NBC news,
25 June 2026
Reformer Pilates Originally designed by Joseph Pilates, a reformer is a specialized piece of large exercise equipment that encompasses a long, bed-like frame set low to the ground and a sliding horizontal platform attached to a system of pulleys or springs.
—
Maggie Donahue,
Health,
25 June 2026
Hormuz is reopening, Brent is sliding, and the case for building is already getting quieter.
—
Güney Yıldız,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sliding
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Just a few weeks into the war, one of the Persian Gulf’s top oil producers quietly began sneaking its crude out of the Strait of Hormuz.
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But neither those measures nor Friday’s sizzling temperatures stopped fans from gathering in hopes of sneaking a peak at their longtime idol and sending Swift their well wishes.
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There's a full rainbow of primal prints to explore, like this flowing calf-print caftan from Moroccan designer Fadila El Gadi.
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Venture funding is also flowing into European defense technology, such as drones and autonomous systems.
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The Germans were crawling as far as the street, dashing across the asphalt, then leaping into the second trench.
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Jude Cornell joined a swarm of toddlers crawling after soccer balls, tossing training cones into the air and relocating a goalie net that was proving to be very, very portable.
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Unbeknownst to its more than 800 members, Flod had been lurking in the public group for years, silently celebrating each new mention of Pinky.
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Messi, Mbappe and Kane will battle for this award, although Dembele is lurking, too.
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And for the best views, get one of the small, stylish rooms on the fourth floor—you’ll be able to see the ships gliding by.
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Mars is spending the final days of the month gliding past the famous Pleiades star cluster (also known as the Seven Sisters) and this celestial encounter will not be this easy to see again for years.
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Costs begin creeping higher, margins get a little tighter and profitability comes under pressure.
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About 1 million 16-to-24-year-olds now find themselves not in employment, education or training, with levels creeping toward highs not seen since the 2008 financial crash.
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In its latest trends report, Embark says September is pacing ahead of last year in Europe, while July is slipping—the first time that has happened in the company's history.
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Cleveland is probably most at risk of slipping toward the sell side, but the Guardians have made the playoffs two years in a row and have stayed in playoff contention these past three months.
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Without it, the experience risks drifting into the broad category of pretty resort dinner.
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People often watch them with comments from other viewers drifting across their screens.
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“Sliding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sliding. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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