slide

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

A stock-market rally on Monday helped reassure some investors that a sharp slide late last week was just the latest buy-the-dip opportunity that will deliver yet another V-shaped rebound.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Figures released Friday showed the eurozone economy contracted in the first three months of the year, leaving it at risk of a slide into recession.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

The result was a two-day chip slide that on Friday dragged South Korea’s benchmark Kospi—heavily influenced by Samsung and SK Hynix—down more than 5%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Disappointment from Broadcom’s earnings report Wednesday evening triggered the first wave of AI stock selling on Thursday, but the slide spilled over into early morning trading today.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

In front of us, skirts rustle and the row of operators from the day shift prepare to slide out of their chairs.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse