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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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Back in April, the S&P 500 skidded to the edge of bear-market territory, defined as a drop of 20% or more.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 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

Then, she saw people sprinting down the street; some got in cars and skidded away while others pulled out their phones and began filming the agents.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 17, 2026

Ties skidded to their worst levels in decades in 2019, when the two engaged in a tit-for-tat trade fight, starting with Japan curbing some tech-related exports to South Korea.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 13, 2026

Frank tackled his friends, and the three of them skidded across the cavern, landing at the edge of the ghost’s tunnel as rocks and spears flew overhead.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan