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Past tense for to move smoothly along a surface while maintaining contact with it
“He loved to get up speed, galloping, and then slide across the ice crouched on all four legs or seated on his rump.”
Past tense for to move or drag oneself along the ground
“He began to slide along the ground like a snake.”
Past tense for to lose one's footing (and slide or fall unintentionally)
“The guide warned us that it was all too easy to slide on the steep slopes during our hike.”
Past tense for to stream or trickle down, or along, a surface
“The tears slide down both cheeks as I try to push all thoughts aside.”
Past tense for to move stealthily or furtively
“Two men approach the parked diesel truck, look around furtively, slide into the cab, start the engine, and roar off into the darkness.”
Past tense for to change gradually to a worse condition or lower level
“As of now, hardly anybody expects the economy to slide back into a recession.”
Past tense for to fit, or be fitted, into a slot
Past tense for to move in a feeble or unsteady way
Past tense for to brush against something, typically lightly and quickly
Past tense for to drop or fall to, especially of an undesirable or notorious level or failure
Past tense for to wriggle or twist the body, especially due to nervousness, discomfort or embarrassment
Past tense for to move around or sideways unsteadily or suddenly
Past tense for to walk, run, or dance with quick and light steps
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