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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
Jeffrey Sanchez-Burks, Fortune, 13 May 2026
Stock futures are slipping before the bell after a positive session yesterday.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 12 May 2026
Thanks to the slingback strap, your feet won’t be slipping on and off on the go, while the square-toe design leaves optimal breathing room for your feet.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2026
As Brighton combined around the edge of the box before slipping the ball in behind to Yankuba Minteh, Raya continuously scanned the space in front of him and made small adjustments to his positioning to stay connected to both the ball and the runners around him.
—Matt Pyzdrowski, New York Times, 10 May 2026
Schools are overcrowded, staff turnover rate is high, and students from underrepresented backgrounds are slipping through the cracks.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Saar yelps in an elevated octave before slipping them on … And not two seconds later kicking them off.
—Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
The São Paulo State Military Police discovered Jankavski with an injury on her left eye and marks on her back, dressed only in her underwear, per CNN Brasil, though a friend attributed Jankavski's facial injury to previously slipping and falling while speaking to police.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 7 May 2026
Sargent's work originally featured a strap slipping off the model's shoulder.
—Dalila Muata, NBC news, 5 May 2026
Verb
Each of them is slipping behind.
—Jeffrey Sanchez-Burks, Fortune, 13 May 2026
Stock futures are slipping before the bell after a positive session yesterday.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 12 May 2026
Thanks to the slingback strap, your feet won’t be slipping on and off on the go, while the square-toe design leaves optimal breathing room for your feet.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2026
As Brighton combined around the edge of the box before slipping the ball in behind to Yankuba Minteh, Raya continuously scanned the space in front of him and made small adjustments to his positioning to stay connected to both the ball and the runners around him.
—Matt Pyzdrowski, New York Times, 10 May 2026
Schools are overcrowded, staff turnover rate is high, and students from underrepresented backgrounds are slipping through the cracks.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Saar yelps in an elevated octave before slipping them on … And not two seconds later kicking them off.
—Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
The São Paulo State Military Police discovered Jankavski with an injury on her left eye and marks on her back, dressed only in her underwear, per CNN Brasil, though a friend attributed Jankavski's facial injury to previously slipping and falling while speaking to police.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 7 May 2026
Sargent's work originally featured a strap slipping off the model's shoulder.
—Dalila Muata, NBC news, 5 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slipping
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The magnificent luminosity of the orbs announced their arrival, their glow falling unfamiliar against windowpanes, which drew the people to the street.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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The mismatch between workers and available jobs—a key barometer of labor market stress—has actually improved since that moment, falling below its pre-pandemic level.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
19 May 2026
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In a video shared on Facebook by comedian Mike Goldstein, the man can be seen stumbling out of the bathroom while still fastening his belt.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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Arriving at Badlands National Park feels like stumbling upon Mars.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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Knicks fans even went as far as infiltrating local news broadcasts in celebration.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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According to the ministry, foreign spies are infiltrating everything from mapping apps to weather stations.—
Sylvie Zhuang,
CNN Money,
7 May 2026
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After about a year at the park and sneaking onto a field with American-style uprights at Kanda University, where some of his friends went to school, Matsuzawa wanted to make his project more serious.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
15 May 2026
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Ignoring her stricken mother’s advice, Lucila decides to go back to Mexico City to mourn with her grandparents (Luisa Huertas and Guillermo Ríos) and other relatives, sneaking the deceased loved one’s ashes into her backpack.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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The amphitheater’s Morton Salt birthright has creative juices flowing.—
Lisa Gutierrez
May 19,
Kansas City Star,
19 May 2026
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More than 85% of the oil and natural gas flowing through the Strait of Hormuz goes to Asia, and many nations there have had to issue emergency energy rationing mandates.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
19 May 2026
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As the two bond in short order, our previously flailing hero shapes up very quickly indeed, soon shedding his substance abuse problems and entering a healthy relationship with dreamy social worker Oscar (Diego Calva).—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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The grooming vacuum helps manage shedding by collecting loose hair directly from the pet.—
Trisha Easto,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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The cushions will stay bouncy thanks to sinuous springs that prevent sagging over time.—
Christina Shepherd McGuire,
PEOPLE,
10 May 2026
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This is infused in extra-large toner pads for deep firming hydration to refine pores, smooth texture, and visibly lift sagging skin all in one gentle swipe.—
Rosa Jisoo Pyo,
Vogue,
8 May 2026
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Yet the film keeps tripping itself up.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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Firstman plays Peter, a drug-happy party promoter tripping the light fantastic in New York.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Slipping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slipping. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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