as in to dip
to go to a lower level especially abruptly
the local economy skidded when the last manufacturing plant moved away
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Recent Examples of skid
Baoshan Huang, The Conversation, 8 May 2025
Miller was in Tampa that day in 1980 on another assignment and managed to find the driver of the car that skidded to a stop 24 inches from the edge.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 May 2025
Brooke Crothers, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 May 2025
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Verb
More friction means a vehicle is less likely to skid.
—Baoshan Huang, The Conversation, 8 May 2025
Miller was in Tampa that day in 1980 on another assignment and managed to find the driver of the car that skidded to a stop 24 inches from the edge.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 May 2025
Noun
This includes 18-inch black aluminum wheels, 35-inch MT tires (Goodyear), front e-lockers with virtual rear lockers, additional underbody protection + skid plates, rocker protectors with assist steps, ball spline half shafts and easy-to-clean rubber flooring.
—Brooke Crothers, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 May 2025
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Verb
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The roll comes already dipped with soy sauce, so resist the urge to dunk each piece before taking a bite.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
30 May 2025
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Soto was 0 for 4 and didn't get a ball out of the infield as his batting average dipped to .224.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 May 2025
Noun
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Special features: a water slide, spray features and dive well.—
Beth Lipoff,
Kansas City Star,
23 May 2025
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Each ship has attractions for thrill-seekers, from skydiving and surfing simulators to rollercoasters and the tallest water slide at sea.—
Martie Bowser,
Essence,
22 May 2025
Verb
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More: Stocks fall, Dow down 800 points as bonds tank amid tax debate.—
Riley Beggin,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Long-term Treasuries fell further Thursday; and yields, which trade in opposite direction to prices, continued to surge.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
22 May 2025
Noun
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SeaWorld dives in SeaWorld Orlando presents several seasonal activities under its Summer Spectacular umbrella.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 May 2025
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On Friday evening, the Placer County Sheriff’s office dive team recovered what is believed to be the man’s body.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
25 May 2025
Verb
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The scene of you tumbling across the lawn in a wet suit is incredible.—
Samantha Highfill,
EW.com,
23 May 2025
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Tax bill smashes solar stocks Solar stocks tumbled after the version of the tax bill the House passed Wednesday night was worse than expected.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
Noun
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Rosewood Mandarina Each of the Rosewood Mandarina’s chic and spacious 134 guest rooms has an outdoor area with a private plunge pool and loungers.—
Maya Kachroo-Levine,
Travel + Leisure,
22 May 2025
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For the ultimate pool day in Dubai, reserve a floating bed, sun lounger or cabana with a plunge pool, or indulge in a luxurious pool villa.—
Natasha Amar,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
Verb
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Citigroup, Bank of America and Wells Fargo declined to comment on the WSJ report.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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Yields have risen and the dollar has declined moderately.—
George Calhoun,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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After getting the funds, criminals around the Charlotte region spent the money on personal expenses such as trips, cars and jewelry, according to previous reporting by The Charlotte Observer.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
22 May 2025
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Fahy’s latest bad trip, Sirens, feels a lot like this year’s Perfect Couple.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
22 May 2025
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“Skid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skid. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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