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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The currency’s slide inflates the top-line export figure, which is calculated in yen.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

It’s a slide, that’s what you’re meant to do!

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Japanese policymakers have been intervening in the currency market to stem the slide in the Japanese yen.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

In this scenario, the S&P 500 may slide almost 20%, which is near a bear market.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

“I won’t take a step closer, but can I see? Put it on the floor or something and slide it over.”

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse