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as in falls
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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2
as in stumbles
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 sneaks
to introduce in a gradual, secret, or clever way
casually slipped it into the conversation
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5
as in flows
to move or proceed smoothly and readily
jumped into the car and slipped behind the wheel
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as in sheds
to cast (a natural bodily covering or appendage) aside
periodically crabs slip their shells and grow new ones
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as in mistakes
an unintentional departure from truth or accuracy
a careless slip of the tongue
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3
as in escapes
the act or an instance of getting free from danger or confinement
gave her pursuers the slip
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as in trips
a wrong judgment
that's not the sort of slip that a prudent person would have made
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Recent Examples of slips
Janie Har, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
Just moments later, the robot slips on a carpet and collapses to the ground, only to spring back upright in less than a second.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2025
Week 1 leader Josh Allen of the BIlls slips to sixth place, while reigning champion Joe Burrow of the Bengals will miss much of the season after injuring a toe.
—Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2025
That won’t happen with this fabric bin that slips under your bed and out of sight.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
What could have been a transformative meditation on mourning too often slips into surface-level spectacle, leaving the audience to piece together meaning from a scattershot collage of influences.
—David Hochman, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
This reduces the chance that graphic or violent content slips into your feed.
—Annie Margaret, The Conversation, 12 Sep. 2025
Beat out Luke Gifford in practice or Gifford’s play slips?
—Matt Barrows, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
All of these are holdovers from last year, except for Cody Johnson, who slips into a slot claimed in the 2024 noms by Jelly Roll.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 8 Sep. 2025
Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
The line includes bras, underwear, slips, robes and layering pieces meant to transition from private wear to day-to-day wardrobes.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
Consider a no-sock rule while in the toddler tower, as slips can happen.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 4 Sep. 2025
Chaining together standard and heavy blows with acrobatic spins, slips, and dives is fluid and intuitive — leaving combat feeling like an ever-climaxing dance of death that often ends with insta-kill execution moves.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2025
Trump contends blue slips are being abused as a tool of partisan obstruction.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 3 Sep. 2025
Also on Tuesday, a video with Didi showing off boxes of Haitian money wrapped with bank slips circulated on Haitian social media alongside postings of other notorious gang leaders partying over the weekend in various parts of the capital.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025
Too many curries, too much repetition, and engagement slips.
—Lela London, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Amenities like lighthouses, moorings, slips and more were added over the years.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
Verb
Wearing a blue cap and white sneakers, volunteer Heather Davies slips a recall flier under a door.
—Janie Har, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
Just moments later, the robot slips on a carpet and collapses to the ground, only to spring back upright in less than a second.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2025
Week 1 leader Josh Allen of the BIlls slips to sixth place, while reigning champion Joe Burrow of the Bengals will miss much of the season after injuring a toe.
—Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2025
That won’t happen with this fabric bin that slips under your bed and out of sight.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
What could have been a transformative meditation on mourning too often slips into surface-level spectacle, leaving the audience to piece together meaning from a scattershot collage of influences.
—David Hochman, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
This reduces the chance that graphic or violent content slips into your feed.
—Annie Margaret, The Conversation, 12 Sep. 2025
Beat out Luke Gifford in practice or Gifford’s play slips?
—Matt Barrows, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
All of these are holdovers from last year, except for Cody Johnson, who slips into a slot claimed in the 2024 noms by Jelly Roll.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
When Simone decides to grasp Kiki’s life for herself by starting an affair with Peter, though, Michaela’s beatific facade slips.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
The line includes bras, underwear, slips, robes and layering pieces meant to transition from private wear to day-to-day wardrobes.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
Consider a no-sock rule while in the toddler tower, as slips can happen.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 4 Sep. 2025
Chaining together standard and heavy blows with acrobatic spins, slips, and dives is fluid and intuitive — leaving combat feeling like an ever-climaxing dance of death that often ends with insta-kill execution moves.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2025
Trump contends blue slips are being abused as a tool of partisan obstruction.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 3 Sep. 2025
Also on Tuesday, a video with Didi showing off boxes of Haitian money wrapped with bank slips circulated on Haitian social media alongside postings of other notorious gang leaders partying over the weekend in various parts of the capital.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025
Too many curries, too much repetition, and engagement slips.
—Lela London, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Amenities like lighthouses, moorings, slips and more were added over the years.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slips
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While drought can contribute to a less dazzling leaf display, so too can a weather system that falls on the opposite end of the spectrum.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
21 Sep. 2025
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To avoid crowds, try visiting during shoulder season, which typically falls from late April through May and late September to mid-October.—
Nicole Trilivas,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Sep. 2025
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Yet, when a star athlete—the rival who excels at everything—finally stumbles in a sport, a subtle surge of neurological pleasure briefly ignites.—
Richard Menger MD MPA,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Daniel, meanwhile, stumbles upon Laura's phone, which fell under a side table during her fight with Cherry, and listens to the recording of Cherry's mom, Tracey (Karen Henthorn), warning that her daughter is darker and more vengeful than Daniel ever knew.—
Julia Moore,
People.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The 12-day calendar sneaks in $138 worth of beauty gems from cult-favorite brands like Youth To The People, Caudalie, Stila, RMS, and L’Occitane.—
Katie Ann Lehman,
StyleCaster,
18 Sep. 2025
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And that’s the thing—love it or loathe it, pumpkin spice sneaks its way into our lives one way or another.—
Lanee Lee,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Behind a black iron gate, the door is marked with a wreath, and a cat sometimes lurks in the window.—
Lizzie Kane,
Boston Herald,
19 Sep. 2025
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The Triangle, one of many signature quirks of Fenway Park, lurks 420 feet from home plate.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Recognizing that communication flows in both directions, LenderDock also introduced NOTiFi™, a tool that digitizes the mandatory notifications carriers must send to lineholders when policy changes occur.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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Enjoy it at a roadside table as the city’s rhythm flows around you.—
Duncan Greenfield-Turk,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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By focusing on Picasso’s relationship with performance and passion for theatre, the exhibition sheds new light on his creative legacy and invites contemporary audiences to question how art, identity, and spectacle intertwine.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Now a Lexington Police Department incident report sheds more light on the shocking crime.—
KC Baker,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Focusing on the lifestyle factor that most trips you up is likely to have a greater impact on your health, London said.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Combine trips or eliminate unnecessary vehicle trips.—
Aaron Valdez,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
17 Sep. 2025
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Tyler Perry's gone full sicko mode with Beauty in Black, a soapy thriller about an exotic dancer who infiltrates the lives of the Bellarie beauty dynasty and disrupts its connections to a seedy criminal underbelly.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Sep. 2025
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Wednesday then infiltrates Isaac and Francoise’s operation.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Slips.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slips. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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