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Recent Examples of slink
When Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson walked up, Wilson talked through some moves with Walliser, and Hanks slunk away.
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T. M. Brown, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2025
When Donalds slinked into a backroom to answer, the President told him the news.
—Eric Cortellessa, Time, 27 Mar. 2025
When not getting pampered at the spa, slink into a chaise lounge in the garden, or skip the spa for an adrenaline kick at the gym, where a wooden WaterRower and treadmill will keep you in top form.
—Kasia Dietz, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2025
After a day of adventuring in Zion National Park—hiking the famed Narrows or climbing those towering sandstone cliffs—how’s slinking into mineral-rich hot spring pools for a relaxing soak session sound?
—Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
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T. M. Brown, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2025
When Donalds slinked into a backroom to answer, the President told him the news.
—Eric Cortellessa, Time, 27 Mar. 2025
When not getting pampered at the spa, slink into a chaise lounge in the garden, or skip the spa for an adrenaline kick at the gym, where a wooden WaterRower and treadmill will keep you in top form.
—Kasia Dietz, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2025
After a day of adventuring in Zion National Park—hiking the famed Narrows or climbing those towering sandstone cliffs—how’s slinking into mineral-rich hot spring pools for a relaxing soak session sound?
—Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slink
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But eventually, the neighbor realized Mystery had been sneaking out against his wishes, as Mystery is an indoor cat only.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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The Pacers, meanwhile, have solidified themselves as title contenders after sneaking their way into the conference finals last year.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
27 May 2025
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Supermassive black holes lurk all throughout the known universe, but catching one in the act of devouring its cosmic dinner doesn't happen all that often.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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In this regard, another early-20th-century influence besides Bulgakov lurks in The Stolen Heart: Mykola Khvylovy.—
Uilleam Blacker,
The Atlantic,
4 June 2025
Verb
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Based on my firm's analysis, in April 2025, traditional indices moved in different directions: The Dow Jones declined by 3.28% and the S&P 500 slipped 1.10%, while the Nasdaq gained 0.90%.—
Arthur Mouratov,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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The defense did slip slightly last year — from first to 13th in adjusted efficiency — and that’s in part because Iowa State wasn’t as physical and deep up front.—
CJ Moore,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2025
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In another sign of weakening sentiment, the University of Michigan reported that consumer confidence continues to slide.—
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CNBC,
4 June 2025
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“Slink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slink. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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