slithers

Definition of slithersnext
present tense third-person singular of slither
as in crawls
to move slowly with the body close to the ground a snake slithering through the garden

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Recent Examples of slithers Monica rises, and her cobalt raiment slithers behind her down the steps. Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026 Hi-hats and snares appear in fragmentary bursts, icy synths precipitate and evaporate, and Zel slithers wryly in the cut. Olivier Lafontant, Pitchfork, 25 Feb. 2026
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Verb
  • Think about how often your toddler crawls near the dog bed or your kids toss pet toys around the living room.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026
  • In the book, Grace drags Rocky back to his part of the ship, exposing himself to the Eridian environment; in the film, Rocky crawls back while Grace is unconscious.
    Matthew Razak, Space.com, 23 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • As the world creeps toward peak travel season, industry leaders are taking notice of the fuel shortages.
    Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 13 Apr. 2026
  • The bottom line Concentration risk often creeps into your portfolio over time.
    Doug Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Another car snakes down the road.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026
  • Londoners won’t queue for just anything, but the coffee and pastries at Jolene are well worth joining the line that often snakes around the corner.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The clear coconut daiquiri slides down particularly easily.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Dirty tracks harbor grit that can transfer back onto the glass and even interfere with how smoothly the door slides.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 27 Apr. 2026

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“Slithers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slithers. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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