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
Alex Fitzpatrick, Axios, 30 Dec. 2024
The passenger plane burst into flames after skidding off a runway into a wall at an airport after the plane's landing gear apparently failed to deploy, shortly after the pilot received a warning of a bird strike.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 2 Jan. 2025
The firefighters were able to safely retrieve the snake after removing the truck's skid plate and identified that the snake was, in fact, a boa constrictor.
—Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 27 Dec. 2024
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Verb
The big picture: Video shows the Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 suffering an apparent bird strike, then attempting a belly landing before skidding down the runway into an antenna atop a small hill and exploding.
—Alex Fitzpatrick, Axios, 30 Dec. 2024
The passenger plane burst into flames after skidding off a runway into a wall at an airport after the plane's landing gear apparently failed to deploy, shortly after the pilot received a warning of a bird strike.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
Noun
The front bumper has also been swapped out for a more rugged alternative that includes a metal skid plate, while red tow hooks and yellow fog lamps have been added to the front fascia.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 2 Jan. 2025
The firefighters were able to safely retrieve the snake after removing the truck's skid plate and identified that the snake was, in fact, a boa constrictor.
—Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 27 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skid
Verb
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But students with disabilities in Broward saw graduation rates dip 1.6 percent from the previous year.—
Jack Evans,
Miami Herald,
17 Jan. 2025
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The key to another Chiefs run could again be Kelce, who, at age 35, is coming off of a second consecutive season in which his statistics dipped.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
17 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Also featured are archival materials such as photographs, slides, sketches, publications and the initial communal offerings from the work’s installation.—
Ashley Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Jan. 2025
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Temporary help services have been adding jobs for the past two months after a long and precipitous slide, in a potential sign that employers are bringing on contingent labor to address surges in demand.—
Lydia DePillis,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2025
Verb
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That type of MicroLED technology is very, very expensive, and this concept will hopefully result in a TV that falls well below the $220,000 asking price The Wall's 4K options start at.—
Will Greenwald,
PCMAG,
10 Jan. 2025
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On paper, the movie is a very American epic—the rise and fall of a master builder, told as extravagantly as possible on 70-millimeter VistaVision, a largely obsolete film format that was predominantly used in the 1950s and ’60s.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
10 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The trio messed with her big dive to the water pumps, too.—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
10 Jan. 2025
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But is this comedy about selfish, sleazy Philadelphia dive bar operators heartwarming?—
Noel Murray,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Then, out of nowhere, her dog comes rushing over and immediately tumbles, lying on his side and sliding across the ice and out of view of the camera.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
10 Jan. 2025
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Shares of Sunrun have popped 16% already this year after tumbling 53% in 2024.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
10 Jan. 2025
Noun
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With the fresh Scottish air on your face, skip in your robe between the hot tub, saunas and plunge pool.—
Jonathan Samuels,
theweek,
31 Dec. 2024
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Among the resort’s 500 guest rooms, suites, and bungalows will be options designed with families in mind, including rooms with plunge pools that are well situated for enjoying all the family fun at the property.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA TODAY,
31 Dec. 2024
Verb
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However, the state’s herd sizes had been declining for years; the dairy biodigester boom may have just helped stave off further decline.—
Kenny Torrella,
Vox,
13 Jan. 2025
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Part of the reason for this appears to be the expectation that mortgage rates may decline in future and the associated uncertainty for long-term rates.—
Simon Moore,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The Rams worked quickly to arrange for families to accompany players on the trip.—
Gary Klein,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2025
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The directors go for an experiential, if more narratively ambiguous artistic ethos that results in an excitingly cinematic trip alongside unlikable people.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
10 Jan. 2025
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“Skid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skid. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.
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