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slipped

VERB

fall; glide

Synonyms

STRONGEST

drop move shift skid slide slither

STRONG

glissade lurch skate slick totter trip

WEAK

lose balance lose footing smooth along

Antonyms

STRONGEST

remain

WEAK

correct perfect

VERB

err

Synonyms

STRONGEST

stumble

STRONG

blunder flub fluff goof miscalculate misjudge mistake muff trip

WEAK

drop the ball go wrong make a mistake put foot in mouth slip up

Antonyms

STRONG

correct fix understand

WEAK

perfect

Example Sentences

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Global bond yields dropped and the U.S. dollar slipped as talks between the two countries are in progress.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

With two runners on the base, Ramirez tried to throw out a runner stealing second, but the ball slipped away from Bragg and trickled into the outfield grass.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

Her approval rating slipped to about 30% in three private polls conducted last month as Venezuelans suffer under hyperinflation, high unemployment and power outages.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

Bitcoin fell 0.9% and Ethereum slipped 0.5% Friday, with Coinbase and Robinhood shares dropping 2.2% and 1.4% respectively.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

I carefully got up and made my way down the aisle, never taking my eyes off her as she slipped out the exit doors.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin