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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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2
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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Comments Over nine seasons, Harvey (Gabriel Macht) and his fraudulent associate Mike (Patrick J. Adams) foiled multiple foes, from slippery criminal Charles Forstman (Eric Roberts) to crafty Anita Gibbs (Leslie Hope) to original name partner baddie Daniel Hardman (David Costabile).
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Tanya Melendez, EW.com, 9 May 2025
Forever is set in the near past, and that’s the only element of the production that leans toward slightly slippery avoidance.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 8 May 2025
In some areas, the agency said hazardous and slippery road conditions could impact morning commutes on Wednesday.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 May 2025
The moisture-wicking that’s built into outdoor basketballs generally helps the ball from becoming slippery or absorbing moisture.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 May 2025
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Tanya Melendez, EW.com, 9 May 2025
Forever is set in the near past, and that’s the only element of the production that leans toward slightly slippery avoidance.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 8 May 2025
In some areas, the agency said hazardous and slippery road conditions could impact morning commutes on Wednesday.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 May 2025
The moisture-wicking that’s built into outdoor basketballs generally helps the ball from becoming slippery or absorbing moisture.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slippery
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Patti LuPone had a shady reaction to questions about Audra McDonald in a new interview.—
Joey Nolfi Published,
EW.com,
27 May 2025
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John Frankenheimer’s gritty heist flick is packed with shifting loyalties, shady motives and not one, but two, figure-skating set pieces.—
Gráinne O'Hara Belluomo,
Footwear News,
26 May 2025
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Polls have suggested the Senate race in Texas could potentially become competitive, though the state has proven elusive to Democrats.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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Where access to affordable healthcare, comprehensive postpartum care, and paid leave remains elusive.—
Danaya Wilson,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Early in the process, their characters find themselves being pursued through London at high speeds by cop cars, with Krasinski behind the wheel of a slick Shelby Cobra.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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But even with slick hair and unpredictable speech patterns, Max Zorin is no match for James Bond.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
24 May 2025
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The Stars got their looks, yes, but a greasy goal from the blue paint never materialized.—
Pierre LeBrun,
New York Times,
27 May 2025
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The formula glides on sheer and leaves skin looking luminous, not greasy, thanks to its vitamin C and E infusion, which also helps nourish and condition.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
26 May 2025
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“Slippery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slippery. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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