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as in slicked
having or being a surface so smooth as to greatly reduce traction
following the fuel spill, the resulting oiled stretch of roadway had to be closed to traffic
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as in fried
slang
being under the influence of alcohol
Casino operators like to keep their guests oiled and willing to part with their money.
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as in greased
to coat (something) with a slippery substance in order to reduce friction
if you oil the machinery on a regular basis, it will operate more efficiently
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Recent Examples of oiled
Julia O'Malley, Anchorage Daily News, 19 Jan. 2023
Using oiled spoon, quickly spread brittle into thin, even layer, then sprinkle with salt.
—Woman's Day, 15 Dec. 2022
That effect is heightened by the interior’s neutral color palette, highlighted by some truly beautiful oiled teak on pieces like the salon’s dinette.
—Kevin Koenig, Robb Report, 26 Nov. 2022
The blanched beans need only a quick turn in a hot, oiled skillet with seasonings to soften past squeaky to just right.
—Genevieve Ko, New York Times, 22 Nov. 2022
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Sprinkle the oiled area generously with salt and pepper.
—Julia O'Malley, Anchorage Daily News, 19 Jan. 2023
Using oiled spoon, quickly spread brittle into thin, even layer, then sprinkle with salt.
—Woman's Day, 15 Dec. 2022
That effect is heightened by the interior’s neutral color palette, highlighted by some truly beautiful oiled teak on pieces like the salon’s dinette.
—Kevin Koenig, Robb Report, 26 Nov. 2022
The blanched beans need only a quick turn in a hot, oiled skillet with seasonings to soften past squeaky to just right.
—Genevieve Ko, New York Times, 22 Nov. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oiled
Adjective
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From oysters to fried chicken, Champagne makes every meal feel like a celebration.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Go for the stone crabs, the fried chicken, the Key lime pie, or just the classic experience.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Gere leaped to musicals with Chicago (2002) and danced away with a Golden Globe and SAG Award for his pitch-perfect performance as slick defense attorney Billy Flynn.—
Andrew Walsh,
EW.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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The clean vocals are so slick, and the ad-libs so coarse, that rumors of Carti using an AI model of his own voice are circulating in the fandom.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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His drunk mother-in-law, Nan (Jane Curtin), takes too long to share too much insignificant information.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
20 Mar. 2025
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The bus stop is where a drunk man gave me his jacket in the rain.—
Empress Rasheem,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Travelers heading through the area should plan on slippery roads.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
19 Mar. 2025
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Watch out for slippery roads: Be extra careful during the first half hour after rain begins.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
The Mercury News,
17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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But Morris got wet and was suffering from hypothermia by the time rescuers arrived.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2025
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Some greens are known for being dry while others have a rep for being wet, and a new type of golf ball coating could make for better golfing on both.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
25 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Barton, 42, was accused of kicking his partner, Georgia, in the head during a drunken row in 2021.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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The two brothers wake up in a daze as this week’s episode opens, not really remembering what happened during their drunken night on the boat with Chloe and Chelsea.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The Pats were no better after that touchdown, another three-and-out that didn’t net a single yard, a 1:23 possession that brought a gassed defense back on the field.—
Tara Sullivan,
BostonGlobe.com,
2 Dec. 2022
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One positive for the gassed defense is that their run of playing elite-mobility quarterbacks gets snapped by facing lead-footed Joe Burrow.—
Keven Lerner,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Sep. 2022
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High exposure can lead to impaired cognitive development in children, as well as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer, according to the Environmental Defense Fund and American Cancer Society.—
Mike Snider,
USA TODAY,
13 Mar. 2025
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Investigators allege Hill used the woman’s financial resources and credit rating to buy the properties, and that the woman, who is mentally impaired, did not understand what was happening.—
Ryan Gillespie,
Orlando Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Oiled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oiled. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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