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
Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 31 Dec. 2024
The plane skidded off the runway at Muan International Airport on Dec. 29, 2024, after its landing gear failed to deploy, slamming into a concrete structure and bursting into flames.
—Stephen Sorace, Fox News, 27 Jan. 2025
Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 17 Jan. 2025
The result helped snap a five-game skid for the Wolverines.
—Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2025
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Verb
The plane skidded off the runway while landing at Muan International Airport, about 180 miles south of Seoul, and burst into flames after crashing.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 31 Dec. 2024
The plane skidded off the runway at Muan International Airport on Dec. 29, 2024, after its landing gear failed to deploy, slamming into a concrete structure and bursting into flames.
—Stephen Sorace, Fox News, 27 Jan. 2025
Noun
The deal has been a success for the Knicks (27-16), even if their lack of post-trade depth has loomed large during their current 3-6 skid.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 17 Jan. 2025
The result helped snap a five-game skid for the Wolverines.
—Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skid
Verb
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Any hard-to-reach places can be cleaned with a small brush dipped in the cleaning solution if a microfiber cloth isn't doing the job.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Feb. 2025
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While cases reported to the CDC by health departments dipped over the winter holidays, weekly infections have accelerated for a month straight since then.—
Alexander Tin,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Here are highlights from Day 4 of the Berlin Film Festival: Analysts at Ampere declare Peak TV to be over, documenting the 25% slide in global series commissions since 2022.—
William Earl,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2025
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In one image, the King could be seen giving his newborn granddaughter a kiss on the forehead as she was bundled up, with Queen Rania holding her up lovingly in another slide.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
16 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Good news for green energy The cost of a utility-scale solar panels has fallen 82% since 2010, according to the the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA TODAY,
16 Feb. 2025
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Their latest survey of consumer sentiment showed the number of people who believe their next vehicle will be a truck or SUV fell 3% compared to a year ago, while the number intending to buy a car rose 3%.—
Joann Muller,
Axios,
15 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The Bywater has another place ideal for mingling with the locals: the ramshackle, graffiti-scarred Vaughn’s Lounge, a beautiful dive with cheap beer and live music most nights.—
Jenny Adams,
AFAR Media,
11 Feb. 2025
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Search and dive teams on Wednesday found the BMW sedan that drove off of River Road on Monday evening, said California Highway Patrol officials.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacramento Bee,
6 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Tesla , whose Full Self-Driving has yet to get China’s approval, saw its shares tumble on Tuesday following the news of BYD’s driver-assist rollout.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2025
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Corbiere slipped and then tumbled over the edge and down into a ravine.—
Khloe Quill,
Fox News,
15 Feb. 2025
Noun
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That was a stunning 70% plunge from the hotel’s prior value.—
George Avalos,
The Mercury News,
13 Feb. 2025
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People swear by the health benefits of cold-water immersion—polar plunges, cold showers, and ice baths—but a new study found that the science is inconclusive.—
Maggie O'Neill,
Health,
8 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The average home price in the six-county region declined 0.4% from December to $862,115 in January, according to Zillow, marking the sixth consecutive month of declines.—
Andrew Khouri,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2025
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Another recent poll shows declining confidence, specifically in Republican individuals, in health agencies such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
18 Feb. 2025
Noun
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After a first trip to the replay review area, home plate umpire Brandon Cooper had a discussion with Washington State Coach Nathan Choate, then huddled with the full crew and went back to the tunnel.—
Tom Murphy,
arkansasonline.com,
15 Feb. 2025
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Most grocers that are implementing restrictions on eggs are limiting shoppers to two dozen per trip.—
Caroline Petrow-Cohen,
Orlando Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2025
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“Skid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skid. Accessed 23 Feb. 2025.
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