Word Finder - slipped

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To lose one’s traction on a slippery surface; to slide due to a lack of friction.

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To err.

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To accidentally reveal a secret or otherwise say something unintentional.

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To move or fly (out of place); to shoot; often with out, off, etc.

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A bone may slip out of place.

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To pass (a note, money, etc.), often covertly.

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She thanked the porter and slipped a ten-dollar bill into his hand.

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To cause to move smoothly and quickly; to slide; to convey gently or secretly.

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To move quickly and often secretively; to depart, withdraw, enter, appear, intrude, or escape as if by sliding.

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Some errors slipped into the appendix.

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To move down; to slide.

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Profits have slipped over the past six months.

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To release (a dog, a bird of prey, etc.) to go after a quarry.

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To remove the skin of a soft fruit, such as a tomato or peach, by blanching briefly in boiling water, then transferring to cold water so that the skin peels, or slips, off easily.

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To omit; to lose by negligence.

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To cut slips from; to cut; to take off; to make a slip or slips of.

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to slip a piece of cloth or paper

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To cause to slip or slide off, or out of place.

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A horse slips his bridle; a dog slips his collar.

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To bring forth (young) prematurely; to slink.

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To cause (a schedule or release, etc.) to go, or let it go, beyond the allotted deadline.

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(of a plant) With part of the stalk displayed.

The phone slipped out of my trembling hands.

That slipped my mind.

The second week slipped by without change.

She slipped her shoes on.

She slipped from his bed, feeling sick to her stomach.

He was afraid and has slipped away from us.

An attendant deferentially and quickly slipped before the ladies and opened the door of their box.

As April slipped into May and the last threat of frost passed, she began planting them in the garden.

She slipped into her shoes, still smarting from his reproach.

I slipped from my mother's lap and almost ran toward them.

In fact, he'd probably be horrified to know he slipped and did it now.

I slipped so quietly eastward, no one I visited.

Fingers caressed her hand gently and then slipped over her palm.

He slipped the rifle out of its boot and led the way through the underbrush.

His hand slipped under hers, his palm making warm contact with hers, and then his fingers found their way to lace with hers.

Then she slipped down among the flowerpots on the other side of the tubs and stood, hanging her head.

She slipped eagerly into his arms and their lips met hungrily.

Jonathan slipped under the covers.

Silently, she slipped into the building.

She slipped her arms around his neck and whispered against his lips, "yes."

She slipped one arm around his neck and returned the kiss, answering his question.

In any case, Bordeaux slipped a comforting arm around her shoulders.

If the word normal could in any manner describe what we were doing, we slowly slipped into a somewhat normal routine.

I feel terrible I slipped up and they traced the phone call but it's not the end of the world.

Tears spilled down her cheeks as she slipped away from the couch.

Never-the-less, the word sometimes slipped out and authorities questioned but no conclusions were reached.

Sofia slipped on oversized flip-flops Traci dug out of one of the closets.

Martha eventually slipped into a troubled sleep when Cynthia, with Dean by his side, again convinced the child they believed her, and promised to see the young girl's discovery reach daylight.

Then I slipped trying to rub mud on my pants to cover it up.

Whips cracked, hoofs slipped, traces broke, and lungs were strained with shouting.

The ice gave way under one of the foremost soldiers, and one leg slipped into the water.

The remaining vacation slipped by quickly and life returned to normal.

He dropped the saddle to the ground and slipped a halter over the horses' nose.

His hands touched her waist and then he slipped his arms around her from behind and drew her back against his chest.

It was difficult to believe we'd slipped into a routine.

Each time I've come close to being apprehended, I cunningly slipped away.

I slipped quietly in and out of Canada.

When Saturday's daylight arrived to David Dean's exhausted eyes, the time had slipped past his usual rising hour and voices and footsteps rattled the old timbers of Bird Song.

I slipped coming up.

Then he slipped quickly under the table and hid himself.

Whether you want something elegant and old-fashioned or dangerously sexy and bold, your perfect lacy slip is just waiting to be slipped on.

Silk boxers are something both genders will want to live in once they're slipped on.

Made of the right materials for warm weather, these robes can be slipped on after a shower or bath, or any time a guy wants to lounge in comfort.

Are you sure you slipped?

The Franciscans slipped away unobserved, but Savonarola raising the host attempted to lead.

Whether they close with hooks and eyes or can be slipped over the head makes little difference in support, but again, you want to be sure the closure is well-covered.

Have you ever slipped between satin sheets after sleeping on just about any other fabric?

A bath robe from Chris Madden is thick and luxurious, perfect on a chilly day when you've just slipped out of the bath and aren't wearing a nightgown already.

The towel "accidentally" slipped to the floor.

His son Kyle (Chad Faust) slipped into a coma three years ago on the night his nephew Shawn (Patrick Fleuger) disappeared.