slide
verb (used without object)
to move along in continuous contact with a smooth or slippery surface.
has slid
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present perfectof slide (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average has slid an average 1.1% in the ninth month of the year, in data that dates back to the 19th century.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
In South Korea, tech giants SK Hynix and Samsung have grown to comprise nearly half of the entire Kospi index, even as the benchmark has slid roughly 9% from its all-time high on May 14.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 20, 2026
Despite Thursday’s gains, Royal Caribbean’s stock has still lost 2.2% in 2026, while shares of rival Carnival have dropped 12.6%, Norwegian’s stock has slid 18.3%.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 30, 2026
So far this year, Microsoft shares have shed 18.7%, while the iShares software ETF has slid 24.8%.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 14, 2026
She has slid off me and sits on the floor with her legs still on the sofa, trying to crawl away.
From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee
