as in to dip
to go to a lower level especially abruptly
the local economy skidded when the last manufacturing plant moved away
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Recent Examples of skid
Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
Usually by the middle of July, most gardeners are hitting the summer skids — tired of dragging hoses, watering pots, and staking tomatoes.
—Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 18 July 2025
Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 4 July 2025
Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control
Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 28 June 2025
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Verb
Rodriguez has bounced back from that three-fight losing skid with a decision win over Alex Morono in October 2024 and a TKO victory over Santiago Ponzinibbio in May.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
Usually by the middle of July, most gardeners are hitting the summer skids — tired of dragging hoses, watering pots, and staking tomatoes.
—Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 18 July 2025
Noun
There were reports of cars skidding off the road in northeastern Connecticut.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 4 July 2025
Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control
Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skid
Verb
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Seabreeze makes hot chocolate and dipped cones for An’s Gelato, the parent company of several award winning gelaterias including An’s Hatmakers.—
Roxana Popescu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 July 2025
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Of some concern to BBC bosses will be the corporation’s reach with young people, which dipped from 70% to 67% in 2024-25 – below its target.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Month-to-month sales decreased by a whopping 8% in the Northeast, followed by a 4% decrease in the Midwest and a 2.2% slide in the South.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Sharp is clearly proud, in this act, of his ability to pull off the trick of the show: memorize these 2,000 slides and deliver them at speed.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
22 July 2025
Verb
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Boaters and kayakers falling overboard without life jackets.—
Tresa Baldas,
Freep.com,
21 July 2025
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The Northern Territory has previously experienced cases of falling trees causing death, per the outlet.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
21 July 2025
Noun
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In the back booth of his local dive bar, Alex G strokes his beard and gazes mistily to his left, where a second bar television is playing the same game show but with a slimy purplish-green cast to the screen.—
Anna Gaca,
Pitchfork,
14 July 2025
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Bar, the place to go for drag shows and line dancing, and the beloved dive bar Shakey’s, which hosts comedy showcases, benefit parties to help rebuild, and pop-ups with local pickle makers.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
14 July 2025
Verb
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One option could be to 'tumble' the regolith, turning it over repeatedly so that the heat is more evenly applied, but this slows the extraction of water and increases the mechanical complexity of the process.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
17 July 2025
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Still, the episode sent stock prices tumbling and bond yields climbing, until Trump’s disavowal restored calm to the markets.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
17 July 2025
Noun
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Passengers can cap off their unforgettable experiences with an Antarctic rite of passage: a polar plunge under the watchful eyes of the Expedition Experts, who will welcome them back onboard the ship with towels, hot drinks, and a spa.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
21 July 2025
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Lab equipment maker Waters Corp was among this week’s oversold names, having an RSI of 26.2 and seeing a week-to-date plunge of more than 18%.—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
19 July 2025
Verb
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Brown-Forman's sales declined 5% in the 2025 fiscal year, partly due to ongoing tariff disputes.—
Olivia Evans,
The Courier-Journal,
25 July 2025
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Trump has made fighting big city crime and disorder a major plank of his second White House term, although most measures show crime is declining.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
24 July 2025
Noun
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While few things are more enjoyable than jetting off on a tropical getaway, trying to figure out what to pack for summer trips can feel deserving of a vacation in and of itself.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
21 July 2025
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One reason why Grand Canyon is a critical economic driver for Arizona and the National Park Service is because travelers often expand their trips to include other sites in neighboring states like Utah and California, said Baca, the NAU professor.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
21 July 2025
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“Skid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skid. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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