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slinked

VERB

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Synonyms

WEAK

coast cower glide glissade go stealthily gumshoe lurk meander pass quietly prowl pussyfoot shirk sidle skitter skulk slick slide slip snake sneak steal undulate

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Synonyms

STRONGEST

lurk meander prowl sidle skitter skulk slither sneak undulate

STRONG

coast cower glide glissade mooch pussyfoot shirk slick slide slip snake steal

WEAK

go stealthily gumshoe pass quietly

Example Sentences

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He says: "It was about 4 to 5ft long in body, had a long tail and muscular rolling shoulders as it slowly slinked away."

From BBC • Dec. 28, 2024

Soon, the Titan slinked into the water and dropped into the deep, descending toward a dream.

From New York Times • Jul. 2, 2023

The half ended in a previously unthinkable 17-17 tie with Utah dancing off the field to a deafening roar while the Trojans quietly slinked away.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 3, 2022

I slinked back to my seat and ate a chocolate chip cookie, with mad new respect for the sense of balance and relentless dedication of Wilson.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 26, 2022

Shawn just slinked away, embarrassed, which, judging by Chris’s tone, was a good idea.

From "The Boy in the Black Suit" by Jason Reynolds