Definitions

slide

[slahyd] / slaɪd /

VERB

move smoothly; move down

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accelerate drift drive drop fall flow glide move sag shift shove skate skid slip slither slump tumble veer

STRONG

coast glissade launch propel skim spill stream thrust toboggan

WEAK

fall off move along move over scooch smooth along

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ascend discourage dissuade remain retard rise stay stop

STRONG

hold keep

Example Sentences

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Christopher and Heather Monroe are fighting Slide in court.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Florida-based insurer Slide Insurance last year told investors in its stock market debut it will “vigorously contest payment” of claims it believes lack merit.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

The two also worked on a county measure that led to the development of the Devil’s Slide tunnels on Highway 1 between Pacifica and Montara, designed to make that formerly treacherous path safer for travelers.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2026

Appeared in the October 3, 2025, print edition as 'Tesla’s Record Sales Surprise After Slide'.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 2, 2025

I'm feelin' it, as my friend Slide would say.

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon

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