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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slipping (into)
putting on
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Despite the sporadic flips between putting on offensive clinics and going silent, Nazar posted career bests of 15 goals, 26 assists and 41 points in 66 games.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026 -
On May 21, RadarOnline claimed that the former music manager is putting on a supportive front while privately struggling with the risqué content.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
22 May 2026
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“Slipping (into).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slipping%20%28into%29. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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