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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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Recent Examples of slippery
The salt helps block the ability of the water molecules to form solid ice crystals, which prevents the roads and sidewalks from becoming slippery.
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Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 12 Feb. 2025
Which isn’t to say either of these caricatures are remotely accurate, but from the outside their battle sure looks like an unstoppable force met a slippery object.
—James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Feb. 2025
Sleeping pad and sleeping bag materials are also slippery, and paired with a slippery pillow can make for hours of annoying sliding around.
—Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2025
The plain black design is boring though, and the material is slippery.
—Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 7 Feb. 2025
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Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 12 Feb. 2025
Which isn’t to say either of these caricatures are remotely accurate, but from the outside their battle sure looks like an unstoppable force met a slippery object.
—James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Feb. 2025
Sleeping pad and sleeping bag materials are also slippery, and paired with a slippery pillow can make for hours of annoying sliding around.
—Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2025
The plain black design is boring though, and the material is slippery.
—Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slippery
Adjective
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More and more people are seeing it as a chill, wellness thing rather than something shady or taboo.—
Matt Rozo,
The Mercury News,
4 Feb. 2025
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If your yard is shady, for example, think ahead to find a plant that does not require full sun.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Feb. 2025
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Without social media, this knowledge can become more elusive.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN,
16 Feb. 2025
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Billy Idol has made the shortlist for this year’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction class, joining a varied group of artists that range from jam-band stoners to an elusive chanteuse.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
13 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Watch out for slippery roads: The initial half-hour of rain is when roads are slickest due to a mixture of rain, grime, and oil.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
The Mercury News,
15 Feb. 2025
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Ash and debris created when trees and other objects burn cause the ground to become slick.—
Christopher Cann,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Best of all, using an air fryer results in shrimp that are light and crunchy, without being greasy.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2025
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The greasier the better, Chen says (but people with sensitive skin should avoid olive oil, which can be irritating).—
Matt Fuchs,
TIME,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Slippery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slippery. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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