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Recent Examples of slink
The most desperate have found ways to slink in on foot.
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Kellen Browning, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025
One of Burberry’s current faces, Kit Butler, swapped notes with stylist and British Vogue contributing fashion editor Harry Lambert on the best looks from the show, while Ncuti Gatwa slunk inconspicuously through the swelling crowd to get the dancefloor going.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 25 Feb. 2025
As Irvin slinks off into the forest, things at MDR will never be the same.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
It’s been 25 years since American Psycho slunk its way on to movie screens.
—Vox Staff, Vox, 7 Feb. 2025
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Kellen Browning, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025
One of Burberry’s current faces, Kit Butler, swapped notes with stylist and British Vogue contributing fashion editor Harry Lambert on the best looks from the show, while Ncuti Gatwa slunk inconspicuously through the swelling crowd to get the dancefloor going.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 25 Feb. 2025
As Irvin slinks off into the forest, things at MDR will never be the same.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
It’s been 25 years since American Psycho slunk its way on to movie screens.
—Vox Staff, Vox, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slink
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The track reenters the Official Singles Sales chart at No. 2 — a brand new high — and also sneaks back onto the main Official Singles list, landing at No. 44.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Brentford are sneaking up on the rails, a further two points adrift of Hurzeler’s side.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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In the rocky and sandy terrain of the Arabian peninsula, a dangerous creature lurks just below the surface in a burrow.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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The Furry Detectives: Unmasking A Monster, The Furry Detectives: Unmasking A Monster, a four-part documentary, unpacks a horrifying conspiracy of animal abuse lurking beneath the Furry Fandom’s playful exterior.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
17 Apr. 2025
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The 10-year Treasury yield slipped on Friday as investors weighed the latest developments on the global trade front, including new comments from U.S. President Donald Trump.—
Lisa Kailai Han,Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2025
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The polls show Trump has slipped three percentage points in his approval rating from March to April.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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The project steps back just one space, sliding from No. 48 to No. 49.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Typically, investors rush to the bond market in times of economic uncertainty, but in recent weeks bond prices have slid and yields have risen — signs investors are rattled by the impact of Trump administration policies.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Slink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slink. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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