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as in falling
to decline gradually from a standard level
the store's quality of service began to slip after the new owners took over
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as in stumbling
to go down from an upright position suddenly and involuntarily
be careful not to slip on the spilled oil
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as in infiltrating
to introduce in a gradual, secret, or clever way
casually slipped it into the conversation
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as in flowing
to move or proceed smoothly and readily
jumped into the car and slipped behind the wheel
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as in shedding
to cast (a natural bodily covering or appendage) aside
periodically crabs slip their shells and grow new ones
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Recent Examples of slipping
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
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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Tim Britton,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
Munn has been suggesting Friday Night Lights to her 18-year-old stepdaughter, covertly slipping the show into the teen’s favorites across her streaming apps.
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Sierra Leone Starks,
Parents,
30 June 2026
There's nothing better than slipping into bed at night between extra crisp, clean, fresh-smelling sheets.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
27 June 2026
After years of exam leaks, persistently high youth unemployment, and opportunities slipping further out of reach, their simmering frustration is sparking a demand for accountability that many say can no longer be ignored.
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Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
There’s even a side pocket perfect for slipping a water bottle into.
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Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
24 June 2026
In my opinion, the perfect application is a shower, scrubbing your feet with an emery board of some kind, slipping on the booties, putting on socks, and parking yourself in front of Netflix for an hour before removing.
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Lauren Silbert,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
This is the body’s first signal that fluid and electrolyte balance is slipping.
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Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
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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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Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
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.
—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
Munn has been suggesting Friday Night Lights to her 18-year-old stepdaughter, covertly slipping the show into the teen’s favorites across her streaming apps.
—
Sierra Leone Starks,
Parents,
30 June 2026
There's nothing better than slipping into bed at night between extra crisp, clean, fresh-smelling sheets.
—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
27 June 2026
After years of exam leaks, persistently high youth unemployment, and opportunities slipping further out of reach, their simmering frustration is sparking a demand for accountability that many say can no longer be ignored.
—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
There’s even a side pocket perfect for slipping a water bottle into.
—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
24 June 2026
In my opinion, the perfect application is a shower, scrubbing your feet with an emery board of some kind, slipping on the booties, putting on socks, and parking yourself in front of Netflix for an hour before removing.
—
Lauren Silbert,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
This is the body’s first signal that fluid and electrolyte balance is slipping.
—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slipping
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The state graded the campus an F for three consecutive years, meaning two more failing grades could trigger an intervention.
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The report will also provide insight into whether American workers’ paychecks are falling further behind inflation.
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But Musk fell short of the yearly 5% minimum the IRS legally requires his foundation to give away, after falling roughly $423 million short in 2023.
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has also fallen foul of Germany’s World Cup elimination by Paraguay, after stumbling into a social media debacle following a communications blunder.
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There's been some stumbling plays, thwarted by tripping and dramatic falls.
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Towle, 26, is currently in between stages of a clinical trial involving tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) therapy.
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Lanzani plays Rubio, an army officer tasked with infiltrating the Santa Cruz Church where the relatives of the missing have begun organizing.
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His one rule for guests is to chase whatever task is nagging at them, but to resist sneaking in actual work.
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As for oats, consider sneaking in some extra protein to round out their nutritional profile.
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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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From shedding leaves, bark, berries, seeds, and sap year-round to causing your sidewalks and driveway to lift and shift, not all trees are suited for yards.
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Poodles are considered to be low-shedding dogs, in their toy, miniature and standard sizes.
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Even better, the peak of this shower, which should produce on average between 8 to 10 meteors per hour, will arrive under dark skies thanks to a meager waning crescent moon.
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“Slipping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slipping. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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