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sliding

[slahy-ding] / ˈslaɪ dɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
down
Synonyms
STRONGEST
downward
STRONG
cascading declining depressed descending downgrade downhill dropping falling inferior precipitating sagging sinking slipping slumping
WEAK
bottomward earthward gravitating groundward nether subjacent to the bottom under underneath
Antonyms
WEAK
above cheerful cheery happy heartened higher
ADJECTIVE
falling
Synonyms
STRONGEST
collapsing decreasing descending lowering plunging tumbling weakening
STRONG
abating crumbling declining diminishing ebbing settling sinking slipping subsiding toppling tottering
Antonyms
WEAK
improving increasing rising

Example Sentences

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Energy stocks are sliding today, but the pullback may be temporary.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Oil prices also fell this morning, with futures for Brent crude, the international benchmark, sliding almost 2% back below $110 a barrel.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Rachel described her mental health as being a "sliding scale" throughout her life, as she received support through the Army via therapy and medication.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Plus-size retail chain Torrid is shuttering nearly a third of its stores as it grapples with sliding sales.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

I was sliding the secret panel down behind her when a slim white-haired man burst into the room.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom