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Slide (Verb)

To pass or move unobtrusively or smoothly; "They slid through the wicket in the big gate".

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

She slid through the crowded hallway unnoticed by anyone.
They slid silently across the floor, careful not to wake anyone.
His quiet manner allowed him to slide through the interview without raising suspicion.
The group slid through the long line at the amusement park with their special passes.
Their concerns about safety slipped under the radar as the project proposals slid through the approval process.

Move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner; "the wheels skidded against the sidewalk".

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Her feet began to slide on the icy pathway but she managed to regain her balance in time.
The rear wheels of the bicycle started to slide after hitting the patch of oil on the road.
The vehicle slide onto the shoulder as the driver struggled to maintain control on the slippery highway.
As she made the turn, her tires slide on the wet leaves covering the road.
The hikers' feet slide on the smooth rockface but their ropes caught them before falling further.