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as in to fall
to decline gradually from a standard level
the store's quality of service began to slip after the new owners took over
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as in to stumble
to go down from an upright position suddenly and involuntarily
be careful not to slip on the spilled oil
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as in to flow
to move or proceed smoothly and readily
jumped into the car and slipped behind the wheel
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as in mistake
an unintentional departure from truth or accuracy
a careless slip of the tongue
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as in escape
the act or an instance of getting free from danger or confinement
gave her pursuers the slip
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as in trip
a wrong judgment
that's not the sort of slip that a prudent person would have made
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Recent Examples of slip
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—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2025
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To some extent, Tesla's woes predate Musk's involvement with the Trump administration, with the company's revenue slipping 1% last year, partly due to sluggish sales in the first six months of 2024.
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If the date calls for something a little more elevated, Leonard likes a midi-length slip dress layered under a cropped cardigan or leather jacket with boots or heels, depending on the season.
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However, that fight fell apart in early March, when a hand injury forced Whyte from the card.—
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The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield fell as low as 4% as investors turned to bonds in their search for safety.—
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With Pochettino watching from the sidelines, the national team stumbled through its second lifeless loss in four days Sunday, falling to Canada 2-1 in the third place game of the CONCACAF Nations League before a tiny, mostly quiet crowd at SoFi Stadium.—
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Warning: Spoilers ahead for Severance Ever since Helly and Mark stumbled upon a room filled with goats in Season 1 of Severance, fans have been wondering why Lumon is raising these animals in their walls.—
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That Ukraine’s fiber-optic FPVs are now sneaking up on Russians in their sleeping bags is a good indication that the drones are becoming extremely capable.—
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Investigators learned the girl had snuck out of her house at about 1:30 a.m. to meet up with someone, and that person likely killed her and left her body until it was found about eight hours later, Nienhuis said.—
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Redondo Beach — The Trump administration’s targeting of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will jeopardize efforts to save sea lions, dolphins, sea birds and other wildlife stricken by poisons lurking offshore, say marine scientists, public health officials and animal rescuers.—
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Some are found lurking in remote corners of the world, while others have been hiding right under our noses.—
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Anytime billions flow into an industry, competition ramps up and stock valuations soar.—
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The look featured a semi-sheer white top with flowing sleeves and a loose silhouette.—
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At the start of the TVLine video Q&A above (and below), series lead and co-creator Max Thieriot sheds some insight on his character’s questionable side hustle.—
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Through candid conversations on anxiety, depression, and addiction, interwoven with intimate comedic performances filmed in Key West, the film sheds light on the highs and lows of life in stand-up comedy and the complexities of lifelong friendship.—
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For example, sagging — most associated with poorly supportive bras — is not an ailment, but rather a natural aging phenomenon.—
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For example, do your hips start to sag in Plank Pose?—
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Jennifer Coolidge, who originated the role of heiress Tanya McQuoid in Season 1, returned for Season 2, only to die by tripping and hitting her head on a boat and drowning.—
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Standout episodes see the besties trip out with Anderson .Paak at Afropunk and shine a light on trans joy with Peppermint.—
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“Slip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slip. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.
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