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skidded

VERB

slide against will

Synonyms

STRONGEST

drift glide slip swerve veer

STRONG

move sheer skew slue

WEAK

go into skid

Example Sentences

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The ball skidded against the dirt and deflected off the base over Bryce Harper’s head.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

But in 2024, that relationship skidded to a halt.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

The victims' vehicle, which was leading an official convoy of five cars, skidded off the road and plunged into a ravine, he said.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

But there was no reprieve for Treacy, as he skidded out midway through the full race under no pressure.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

It blew, and the car skidded side to side before the driver got control.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline