General Movement:
* Gliding: Implies a smooth, effortless movement.
* Slipping: Suggests a loss of control or grip.
* Scooting: A quick, informal movement, often on the ground.
* Skidding: Similar to slipping, but usually involves a vehicle losing traction.
* Scampering: A quick, light movement, often used for animals.
* Striding: A long, confident movement, often with large steps.
* Stumbling: An unsteady movement, often with a risk of falling.
* Wriggling: A squirming or twisting movement.
Specific Contexts:
* For objects:
* Rolling: For round objects moving on a surface.
* Sinking: For objects moving downwards, often in water.
* For people:
* Skating: On ice or a smooth surface.
* Skiing: On snow.
* Surfing: On a wave.
* Swimming: In water.
* Figurative language:
* Drifting: Implies a slow, gradual movement.
* Fading: For a gradual disappearance or loss of strength.
* Slipping away: For a gradual loss of control or awareness.
The best word to use will depend on the specific situation and what you want to emphasize.
Let me know if you can provide more context for the word "sliding," and I can offer more specific suggestions!