How to Use slip out in a Sentence

slip out

verb
  • Sometimes, the past tense slips out.
    — Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2026
  • On the check swing, his bat slipped out of his hands and flew behind the plate.
    — Noah Gulley, Miami Herald, 8 Mar. 2026
  • Boat shoes slipped out of fashion for a time, but are now back with a vengeance.
    — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Slip-on pair with rear wedge for quickly slipping out hands free.
    — Kris Millgate, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • Reyes was placed in plastic hand restraints, but slipped out of them.
    — Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 3 June 2026
  • But his ski slipped out on a fast first run and his bid for another medal was over.
    — ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
  • There’s no need to worry about things slipping out, either.
    — Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026
  • Ava slipped out of the Top 10 and was replaced by Eliana.
    — Fatima Hussein, Fortune, 11 May 2026
  • Savings slip out of sight and eventually out of mind.
    — Chris Herman, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2026
  • The masked figure snaps a photo of the corpse before slipping out of the unit and pulling the fire alarm.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 18 Feb. 2026
  • Fearing the tension could slip out of control, the army has beefed up its presence on the streets.
    — ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Aljorna was able to slip out of his jacket, freeing himself from the agent’s grasp, and ran to his cousin.
    — Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2026
  • That was a perfect example of something just slipping out of your hands.
    — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 13 Feb. 2026
  • This spacious boat tote has plenty of space, with a zipper closure so her belongings don’t slip out.
    — Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 9 Apr. 2026
  • By prior arrangement, Mercury slipped out through a side door to return to his life.
    — Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 28 Feb. 2026
  • Malkin and Letang were two of the few players who slipped out of the locker room before the media entered.
    — Josh Yohe, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Aljorna was able to slip out of his jacket, freeing himself from the agent’s grasp, and ran to his cousin, Goetz said.
    — Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 15 Feb. 2026
  • Babies can also slip out of the carrier and go underwater in a pool, lake, or ocean.
    — Melissa Willets, Parents, 20 June 2026
  • After June falls asleep, Daisy slips out of the motel room and climbs through Justin’s window.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2026
  • The truth slips out eventually, and honestly?
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
  • The playoffs had already slipped out of reach by March, and the team was more intent on selling players than acquiring new ones.
    — Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Each joke is more unremarkable than the last and likely to slip out of one’s memory cleanly like a high-fiber bowel movement.
    — Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026
  • But as soon as the Lumière Theatre darkened and the movie began to play, Driver slipped out of his seat.
    — Brent Lang, Variety, 19 May 2026
  • It's also designed to cradle and lock the heel in place, which contributes to a secure fit that prevents your feet from slipping out of the shoe mid-step.
    — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2026
  • If your vehicle slips out of gear and causes an accident, you could be fined $110 and have three points added to your license.
    — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
  • After slipping out of a South Korean zoo, a wolf named Neukgu sparked concern for its safety.
    — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
  • With one of the league’s toughest schedules on the horizon, the odds that Seattle slips out of the playoff race entirely are still pretty high.
    — Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
  • The young animal had slipped out of his enclosure, sparking a widespread search effort and growing concern for his safety.
    — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
  • The padded memory foam insole cushions your feet against impact, and the heel pillow helps both relieve pressure and prevent your heel from slipping out.
    — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2026
  • Scrunching up in the back seat to untie her heels, Vergara managed to slip out of the shoes and right back into a pair of white Skechers sneakers.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 13 June 2026

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