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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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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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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
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
In some ways, Monroe was the ultimate challenge to Avedon’s methodology of capturing the inner life of his subjects, the moment the mask slips.
—Sheena McKenzie, CNN Money, 18 May 2026
Everything just slips further into the future.
—ArsTechnica, 18 May 2026
Their flexible build slips effortlessly into your suitcase without taking up too much precious space or adding much weight, while still delivering foamy comfort for long walks, workouts, and nonstop sightseeing.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026
Since Freedom Boat Club leases the boat slips at the marina, the company doesn’t own the marina or manage the on-site security team.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Thaiboy slips into the million-megawatt production like an old pair of festival shoes, and there are moments where his Eurodance intuition takes over.
—Nathan Evans, Pitchfork, 12 May 2026
Starting slips directly in the garden takes four to six weeks and is a method limited to climates with these conditions.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 10 May 2026
From there, a weekly check-in and clear-out ensures nothing slips through the cracks.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 10 May 2026
Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 16 May 2026
Each of the three Petite Plume x Tkees arrivals was handcrafted in Brazil, coming to you with impressive traction to avoid unfortunate slips on the deck or stumbles on the sand.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 11 May 2026
Sweet potatoes root prolifically and slips are started indoors in water or soil or outdoors directly in the garden.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 10 May 2026
The pair picked apart the Fire defense with a series of effective rolls and slips.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 10 May 2026
Many slides are deteriorating – the mounting medium that holds the cover slips can yellow and crack with time, obscuring the specimens from view.
—Ingrid C. Romero, The Conversation, 5 May 2026
The novel follows a woman who receives paper slips from the universe with the date her relationship will expire.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 27 Apr. 2026
Five damaged books, plus some library checkout slips and book-packing material, were used to create it.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Ground lights add ambiance to an outdoor space while also serving as a safety feature, helping prevent slips on walkways, pool areas, and gardens after dark.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026
Verb
Many tools now include real-time protection against phishing links, which adds a layer of defense when a scam slips through.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
In some ways, Monroe was the ultimate challenge to Avedon’s methodology of capturing the inner life of his subjects, the moment the mask slips.
—Sheena McKenzie, CNN Money, 18 May 2026
Everything just slips further into the future.
—ArsTechnica, 18 May 2026
Their flexible build slips effortlessly into your suitcase without taking up too much precious space or adding much weight, while still delivering foamy comfort for long walks, workouts, and nonstop sightseeing.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026
Since Freedom Boat Club leases the boat slips at the marina, the company doesn’t own the marina or manage the on-site security team.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Thaiboy slips into the million-megawatt production like an old pair of festival shoes, and there are moments where his Eurodance intuition takes over.
—Nathan Evans, Pitchfork, 12 May 2026
Starting slips directly in the garden takes four to six weeks and is a method limited to climates with these conditions.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 10 May 2026
From there, a weekly check-in and clear-out ensures nothing slips through the cracks.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 10 May 2026
Noun
While stone flooring offers timeless appeal, consider using it more selectively to reduce the risk of slips now and in the future.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 16 May 2026
Each of the three Petite Plume x Tkees arrivals was handcrafted in Brazil, coming to you with impressive traction to avoid unfortunate slips on the deck or stumbles on the sand.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 11 May 2026
Sweet potatoes root prolifically and slips are started indoors in water or soil or outdoors directly in the garden.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 10 May 2026
The pair picked apart the Fire defense with a series of effective rolls and slips.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 10 May 2026
Many slides are deteriorating – the mounting medium that holds the cover slips can yellow and crack with time, obscuring the specimens from view.
—Ingrid C. Romero, The Conversation, 5 May 2026
The novel follows a woman who receives paper slips from the universe with the date her relationship will expire.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 27 Apr. 2026
Five damaged books, plus some library checkout slips and book-packing material, were used to create it.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Ground lights add ambiance to an outdoor space while also serving as a safety feature, helping prevent slips on walkways, pool areas, and gardens after dark.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slips
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Chelsea’s squad demographic falls somewhere in between but is probably closer to the former than the latter, and a football legend with his resume should not encounter the authority problems faced by owner BlueCo’s previous hires.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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And that’s why—but that doesn’t make sense because the money falls from the ceiling.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
16 May 2026
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Set during the summer of 1975, Sessa stars as a 19-year-old Bourdain who travels to Provincetown and stumbles into the chaotic world of a restaurant kitchen.—
Marc Malkin,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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After an embarrassing encounter — Wells, working as a janitor, stumbles upon Graham naked in the locker room — the two make an arrangement.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 May 2026
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That day, Riley had been editing a sequence in which Corvette sneaks into a San Francisco condo owned by Christie, her fashion idol, by hiding inside a coffee delivery cart.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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While the males are fighting, the female sneaks off to get some quick action behind enemy lines.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
8 May 2026
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Look to the eastern sky in the hour preceding dawn on May 14 to catch a rare sight, as the moon, Saturn and Mars form a cosmic triangle in the glow of the rising sun, while the ice giant Neptune lurks unseen nearby.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
12 May 2026
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Magnetic and funny, Maris easily draws people into her orbit, but her nocturnal habits hint at a dangerous violence that lurks beneath the surface.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Included in this luxury is the Eclipse pool, which seamlessly flows from indoor to outdoor, and totally riddled with kids.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Rather than asking how individuals can adapt, this approach examines how leadership dynamics, communication flows, and operational pressure interact to influence thinking, perception, and decision-making.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
Verb
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The discovery sheds light on the English language’s wide diffusion, long before what was previously understood, Faulkner said in Rome, where the duo had traveled to view the text in person for the first time.—
Andrea Rosa,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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Coleman’s deposition, meanwhile, sheds new light on the investigation and on how cocaine is moved from The Bahamas into the United States, with South Florida — particularly Miami — serving as a key transit point.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Weatherproof outdoor power strips can be purchased for any outdoor jobs, and specialized industrial strips exist for high-voltage uses.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
16 May 2026
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Tupi serves coffee drinks, beer and wine, as well as Brazilian-style tapas, such as heart of palm salad and chicken strips or brisket sliders with a Brazilian BBQ sauce.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2026
Noun
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In the report, the auditor general points out multiple concerning examples of mistakes in those summaries that could have a direct and negative impact on a patient’s subsequent care.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
14 May 2026
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Sandwiched between those mistakes was a diving grab on a sinking line drive by Gorman in the sixth.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2026
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“Slips.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slips. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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