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
Zuri Primos, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2025
When landing, the plane skidded for nearly a mile along the ground, crashing into antennas and ending up 830 feet off the end of the runway.
—Aaron Cooper, CNN Money, 29 May 2025
Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 22 May 2025
The storied franchise has not reached the East finals since 2002, and that skid continues.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 19 May 2025
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Verb
Johnny Knoxville Stunt Driving School: The actor, with an instructor from Motion Picture Driving Clinic, is helping teach one lucky driver how to steer and skid like a professional at his stunt driving school.
—Zuri Primos, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2025
When landing, the plane skidded for nearly a mile along the ground, crashing into antennas and ending up 830 feet off the end of the runway.
—Aaron Cooper, CNN Money, 29 May 2025
Noun
The Mets, second in the NL East after their recent three-game skid, come in 30-20.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 22 May 2025
The storied franchise has not reached the East finals since 2002, and that skid continues.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skid
Verb
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The roll comes already dipped with soy sauce, so resist the urge to dunk each piece before taking a bite.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
30 May 2025
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Soto was 0 for 4 and didn't get a ball out of the infield as his batting average dipped to .224.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 May 2025
Noun
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The glimpses of Wahlberg's happy family life with their children Ella, Michael, Brendan and Grace included the Oscar nominee posing with them at various athletic events, enjoying time in and on the water, and, in the first slide, holding a bunch of balloons in both hands.—
Jack Smart,
People.com,
5 June 2025
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The other slides are located at Glenn Hall Pool and Pannell Meadowview Pool.—
Jack Rodriquez-Vars,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2025
Verb
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Heavy rain is falling across the Kansas City area, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a flash flood warning for parts of the metro.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2025
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Disproportionate burden of care Traditionally, child care and household duties fall squarely on mothers.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
3 June 2025
Noun
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SeaWorld dives in SeaWorld Orlando presents several seasonal activities under its Summer Spectacular umbrella.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 May 2025
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On Friday evening, the Placer County Sheriff’s office dive team recovered what is believed to be the man’s body.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
25 May 2025
Verb
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They are tumbled together with protein-rich quinoa and then mounded over a bed of massaged kale.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
4 June 2025
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Though a bright spot for Coty, valuations of beauty stocks are largely down, and Coty shares have tumbled 50% since last year.—
Sylvan Lebrun,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
Noun
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La Maisonette rooms offer loft-style suites with private gardens and plunge pools, while the standalone Villa Rose includes two bedrooms, a private pool, and a secluded garden.—
Taryn White,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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The well-being program is light years ahead of any other hotel in the city, with its bi-level spa featuring three plunge pools that are a call back to Ancient Rome’s sprawling bath centers, plus a dedicated space for yoga, sound baths, and meditation.—
Erica Firpo,
AFAR Media,
29 May 2025
Verb
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The April 11 ruling came during a hearing in Maryland, where a Justice Department attorney declined to provide basic details about Abrego Garcia’s whereabouts.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
7 June 2025
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Full-time workers declined by 623,000, while part-timers rose by 33,000.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
6 June 2025
Noun
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These shows feel like a one-off trip into the past.—
Alex Distefano,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2025
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Second-row captain’s chairs are optional and will drop seating from eight to seven, but even the third row can fit (not-large) adults on short trips.—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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“Skid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skid. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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