skid

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

She placed 40th, 11th and fifth in World Cup races, before the knee buckled in her next race, causing her to skid off course.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

It is the stock’s longest spiral since an equal eight-day skid in May, according to Dow Jones Market Data.

From Barron's • Jan. 9, 2026

Police believe icy surfaces likely caused the trucks to skid on the roads.

From BBC • Dec. 27, 2025

New York snaps Milwaukee’s seven-game winning streak, ending the Knicks’ lengthy skid against the visiting Bucks with a Christmas Day win.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 25, 2025

I fly out of my chair and Rubio flings out his long legs, stopping me before I skid past him and into the metal console.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera