1
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
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
6 July 2026
This detail—along with the slim design that slips seamlessly into low-profile shoes without looking clunky—makes the insoles ideal for wearing with sockless footwear, such as ballet flats or loafers.
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Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
5 July 2026
Lindsay's sister Nicole (Christy Carlson Romano) seems to be the first to notice the enemies-to-lovers sparks flying, especially as Philip slips a sparkly shoe onto Lindsey's foot.
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Breanne L. Heldman,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
For one thing, plenty still slips through the cracks; mobile games, for instance, are massively popular, but are rarely subject to preservation efforts outside of fan projects.
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Andrew Webster,
The Verge,
1 July 2026
The marina, designed by BMA Architects of New York and Miami, can house eight megayacht slips — although Griffin agreed that no more than four vessels would occupy the marina at any one time.
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Luisa Yanez,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
Lili KobielskiDiscarded slips across the betting floor Sunday.
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Lili Kobielski,
NBC news,
29 June 2026
Edmund Teske slips between genres with two small, dreamy images that layer a woman’s face over the façades of old buildings, like memories that refuse to fade.
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Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
26 June 2026
The minimalist design slips seamlessly into a capsule wardrobe, while the separates can easily be mixed and matched with other pieces already in your suitcase.
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Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
Jeremy Fain,
Fortune,
1 July 2026
Sure enough, Day 1 of Wimbledon was defined to some extent by the slips — and those players who got away with them, and those who didn’t.
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Ava Wallace,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
It's not lost on fans that both victims of Dean's last two slips have been Brazilians.
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Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
Classes typically cover correct stance, guard and foot positioning, basic punches and defensive movements like slips and rolls.
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Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
It’s crafted with a water-repellent polyester fabric, designed with a 42-inch adjustable strap, and comes with three credit card slips, a front zip pocket, and a back slip pocket.
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Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
Thankfully, these loafers provide traction on all types of terrain to help prevent slips and trips, per the expert’s advice.
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Christina Shepherd McGuire,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
During the pre-show, guests can explore tarot books and uncover slips of paper hidden in them that prompt us to answer questions or complete poems — the latter will figure into the performance.
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Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
Sturdy shoes can help prevent slips on uneven or wet surfaces.
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James Ward,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
Verb
Below, find the best shaping dresses and slips worth shopping now.
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Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
6 July 2026
This detail—along with the slim design that slips seamlessly into low-profile shoes without looking clunky—makes the insoles ideal for wearing with sockless footwear, such as ballet flats or loafers.
—
Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
5 July 2026
Lindsay's sister Nicole (Christy Carlson Romano) seems to be the first to notice the enemies-to-lovers sparks flying, especially as Philip slips a sparkly shoe onto Lindsey's foot.
—
Breanne L. Heldman,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
For one thing, plenty still slips through the cracks; mobile games, for instance, are massively popular, but are rarely subject to preservation efforts outside of fan projects.
—
Andrew Webster,
The Verge,
1 July 2026
The marina, designed by BMA Architects of New York and Miami, can house eight megayacht slips — although Griffin agreed that no more than four vessels would occupy the marina at any one time.
—
Luisa Yanez,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
Lili KobielskiDiscarded slips across the betting floor Sunday.
—
Lili Kobielski,
NBC news,
29 June 2026
Edmund Teske slips between genres with two small, dreamy images that layer a woman’s face over the façades of old buildings, like memories that refuse to fade.
—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
26 June 2026
The minimalist design slips seamlessly into a capsule wardrobe, while the separates can easily be mixed and matched with other pieces already in your suitcase.
—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
Noun
The job is not just knowing the product or having the right answer, but being the person someone calls when something breaks or a deadline slips.
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Jeremy Fain,
Fortune,
1 July 2026
Sure enough, Day 1 of Wimbledon was defined to some extent by the slips — and those players who got away with them, and those who didn’t.
—
Ava Wallace,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
It's not lost on fans that both victims of Dean's last two slips have been Brazilians.
—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
Classes typically cover correct stance, guard and foot positioning, basic punches and defensive movements like slips and rolls.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
It’s crafted with a water-repellent polyester fabric, designed with a 42-inch adjustable strap, and comes with three credit card slips, a front zip pocket, and a back slip pocket.
—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
Thankfully, these loafers provide traction on all types of terrain to help prevent slips and trips, per the expert’s advice.
—
Christina Shepherd McGuire,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
During the pre-show, guests can explore tarot books and uncover slips of paper hidden in them that prompt us to answer questions or complete poems — the latter will figure into the performance.
—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
Sturdy shoes can help prevent slips on uneven or wet surfaces.
—
James Ward,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slips
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Men leaders can pay attention to and be mindful of who in the workplace may be playing more of an emotional support role that falls outside their job description.
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Royal Week falls ahead of Prince Harry's upcoming trip to the United Kingdom.
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In it, the man stumbles around, blinded by the sun, surrounded by insensible tourists.
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The conversation stumbles on for a few moments, but Crook can’t find the words.
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This episode sneaks some plot in toward the end, as the 10-Petal’s most skeptical cowboy, Austin, comes to Rip and finally — finally!
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One of them invites Bonnie over for a sleepover, and Jessie sneaks into her overnight bag, not realizing that toys are verboten to the new generation.
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As iconography that could unify through recognition that diversity lurks in everyone, the art was truly ahead of its time, and has become more necessary than ever.
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Jamon has left the past behind, but danger still lurks.
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The Composer ties together all aspects of the factory (machines, conveyors, sensors, and logistics flows) into a unified simulation.
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To balance the market next year, flows through the strait need only recover to 65% of their pre-conflict level.
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This finding sheds light on an understudied period of ecological history and hints at more environmental factors that could have driven the extinction of species over time.
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The analysis also sheds new light on the unusual nature of the disaster itself.
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The vending machine will offer two-dose boxes of naloxone and other hygiene and personal safety tools, including fentanyl test strips, xylazine, barbiturates, condoms and medetomidine.
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The designer had also requested half-inch reveals, backed by strips of silvery metal, wherever the walls meet the floors.
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Acknowledging and even criticizing our mistakes of the past doesn’t cheapen one’s love for the United States.
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You are allowed to make three mistakes but fail a fourth time and the game ends with the answers being revealed.
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“Slips.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slips. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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