Showing Results for "slid"

slid

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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U.S. equity futures slid in early European trade after a volatile session Tuesday, as investors await inflation data that will set the stage for a highly anticipated Federal Reserve policy decision next week.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Campbell’s slid 0.8% and Pool declined 0.3% in Monday’s premarket.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Defense group Safran fell 2.9%, while carmaker Stellantis slid 2.8%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Campbell’s slid 2.3% and Pool declined 1.6% on Monday.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

The wall hummed as I walked toward it, and a second later the door slid open with an efficient click.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin