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
Nicholas Dawidoff, The New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2024
The fuselage skidded into the jungle and split into three neat segments, and the cockpit rolled upside down, somehow sparing the two pilots, who fled on foot.
—Penn Bullock, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2024
John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Dec. 2024
Unlike Maryland, however, the Scarlet Knights ended a four-game losing skid Saturday by forging a 26-19 victory over Minnesota — an opponent that walloped the Terps, 48-23, on Oct. 26.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 14 Nov. 2024
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Verb
And then the Mets outfielder Mookie Wilson nudged a bouncer toward Buckner, whose glove closed too soon, as the ball—and the game—skidded just past it.
—Nicholas Dawidoff, The New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2024
The fuselage skidded into the jungle and split into three neat segments, and the cockpit rolled upside down, somehow sparing the two pilots, who fled on foot.
—Penn Bullock, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2024
Noun
Gently turn the steering wheel into the direction of the skid.
—John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Dec. 2024
Unlike Maryland, however, the Scarlet Knights ended a four-game losing skid Saturday by forging a 26-19 victory over Minnesota — an opponent that walloped the Terps, 48-23, on Oct. 26.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 14 Nov. 2024
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In a traditional Persian wedding, the bride and groom exchange honey instead of rings—dipping their little fingers into a jar, and then feeding one another.Iman Hariri-Kia, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024
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The Japanese yen dipped 0.74% to 155.94 against the greenback, hitting a one-month low, as BOJ Governor Kazuo Ueda said the central bank will continue raising policy rates if the economy moves in line with its forecast.Anniek Bao, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024
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As a dancer, my old behind over the years has gone through the jitterbug, Philly Bop, the hucklebuck, twist, the Madison, mambo, mash potato, birdland, boogaloo, cha-cha, hully-gully, electric slide, Arch Social Strut, wobble, cupid shuffle, Jerusalema and tap.Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 13 Dec. 2024
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Those include the kid-friendly Family Beach, which features games like paddle ball and tug-of-war; the Ultimate Family Cabana, which has its own whirlpool, slide, and frozen drink machine; and the festive Party Cove, which features a DJ and VIP area.Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Broocks noted that the Sandy Hook lawsuit judgments could be overturned in pending appeals and got Murray to acknowledge that the Sandy Hook families' offer in The Onion bid could fall apart if that happens.CBS News, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2024
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With falling costs, tags and sensors will drive intelligent networks across homes and industries, creating connected ecosystems far beyond those achieved to date by devices like Apple’s AirTag.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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For a dive into the interesting and often quirky history of Japan’s modern novelties, stop by the Sapporo Beer Museum, Yokohama’s Cup Noodles Museum, and the TOTO Toilet Museum in Kitakyushu.Anna Mazurek, AFAR Media, 16 Dec. 2024
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Then there was a plane, armed with torpedoes, pulling out of its dive over Ford Island.Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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That news sent shares tumbling 6.2 percent in morning trading, following the release.Rhonda Richford, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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The announcement, made Wednesday, sent the retailer's shares tumbling by 10 percent in pre-market trading.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Photo : Real Estate Production Network Sunset views from the plunge pool.Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
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Each residence has private plunge pools and sweeping curved terraces.Emma Reynolds, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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At 36 years of age and with his play declining, was Wilson’s career over?Ben Morse, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
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Prosecutors declined to press charges against Mangum for making false allegations.Jenna West, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
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As for activities, two naturalist guides will lead groups of 10 each on hiking trips, snorkeling sessions, and kayaking excursions across the Galápagos, educating all on the diverse wildlife that thrives here, from the iconic blue-footed booby to marine iguanas.Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2024
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The couple also celebrated their 45th year anniversary with a trip to London and Paris in late November.Esther Kang, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Skid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skid. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
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