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slithered

  • past participle
    of slither.
    slither
    verb (used without object)
    to slide down or along a surface, especially unsteadily, from side to side, or with some friction or noise.
  • past tense form
    of slither.
    slither
    verb (used without object)
    to slide down or along a surface, especially unsteadily, from side to side, or with some friction or noise.

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Throughout the World Cup, the team slithered away from trouble again and again … until the final game.

From Slate ● Jul. 20, 2026

It is thought the reptile had escaped from his owner's house in Bridlington and slithered inside a nearby car and was unknowingly transported up the coast to Scarborough.

From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2026

But she clipped the wall of the halfpipe halfway down the course and slithered to the base, losing a ski.

From Barron's ● Feb. 19, 2026

Their wait came to an end Tuesday as a 2.4-mile section of the road known as “the Snake” slithered back to life.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 4, 2025

Mama's chubby alligator, Gumbo, slithered out of the water and onto the pier, slapping his tail with excitement.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton