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as in shady
given to acting in secret and to concealing one's intentions
a bar where a lot of slippery characters were known to hang out
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as in elusive
hard to find, capture, or isolate
a slippery concept that we had trouble understanding
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as in slicked
having or being a surface so smooth as to greatly reduce traction
had trouble keeping upright on the slippery ice
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Similar to the Kitsch razors, these have plastic handles that are a little on the slippery side.
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Marci Robin, Glamour, 31 Oct. 2024
While Perseverance and its predecessors, Curiosity and Opportunity, have all climbed 20-degree inclines before, NASA said this is the first time one of its rovers traveled that steep a grade on such a slippery surface.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
While not all hyaluronic acid serums are created equal, following your HA serum with a moisturizer is equally beneficial — and much easier than trying to open your serum with slippery hands.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 17 Oct. 2024
The readings were 2 degrees off consistently, and the body can be slippery.
—Lizzy Briskin, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024
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Marci Robin, Glamour, 31 Oct. 2024
While Perseverance and its predecessors, Curiosity and Opportunity, have all climbed 20-degree inclines before, NASA said this is the first time one of its rovers traveled that steep a grade on such a slippery surface.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
While not all hyaluronic acid serums are created equal, following your HA serum with a moisturizer is equally beneficial — and much easier than trying to open your serum with slippery hands.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 17 Oct. 2024
The readings were 2 degrees off consistently, and the body can be slippery.
—Lizzy Briskin, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slippery
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Among the virtues fans extol are the area’s scenic waters and shady trees, room to roam, and quiet spaces away from crowds.Eve Chen, The Courier-Journal, 29 Oct. 2024
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Tying a neat, shady bow on the brief discussion of one of the year’s biggest songs, Lamar dismissed the notion that the diss track came from a place of anger.Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2024
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Oh, so close to the elusive 2,000-yard mark, which has been accomplished only eight times in the history of the NFL.Jesse Reed, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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Zoom may have permanently altered in-person meetings and company travel, but it’s only increased the elusive desire to look good.thehustle.co, thehustle.co, 1 Nov. 2024
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The slick exterior is undeniably a showstopper, but what’s under the hood is intended to be just as impressive.Martin Lerma, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2024
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Rose Namajunas dominated Erin Blanchfield in the first two rounds with her slick boxing.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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Plus, the texture is rich but not greasy, so your feet feel soft without slipperiness.Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 24 Oct. 2024
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Dietary interventions may include eating a high-fiber diet and avoiding spicy or greasy foods.Qin Rao, Verywell Health, 18 Oct. 2024
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“Slippery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slippery. Accessed 12 Nov. 2024.
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