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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
Light snow was expected to spread across the area Thursday afternoon and continue into the evening hours making road conditions slippery as temperatures drop below freezing, officials said.
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Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2025
In a special weather statement set to end at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Accuweather forecast less than an inch of snow but enough to cause slippery travel conditions.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
As of Tuesday afternoon, parts of Nevada were under winter weather advisories, with slippery road conditions expected until 10 a.m. Wednesday.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Use sparingly: Use sparingly to avoid creating a slippery residue that can affect the flavor of your dish and the performance of your cookware.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2024
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Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2025
In a special weather statement set to end at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Accuweather forecast less than an inch of snow but enough to cause slippery travel conditions.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
As of Tuesday afternoon, parts of Nevada were under winter weather advisories, with slippery road conditions expected until 10 a.m. Wednesday.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Use sparingly: Use sparingly to avoid creating a slippery residue that can affect the flavor of your dish and the performance of your cookware.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slippery
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And Mark, in turn, begins to suspect that something shady is happening at Lumon.Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 15 Jan. 2025
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Hotel Indigo Bali Seminyak Beach Offers Balinese Culture in Every Sip at Tree Bar At Tree Bar at Hotel Indigo Bali Seminyak Beach enjoy a beverage under the shady embrace of the iconic Pohon Pole tree.Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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All this as answers remain elusive about the ignition source of the fires.Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
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While not specifically addressed in the film, The Prosecutor repeatedly emphasizes that upholding justice is of paramount importance, even when evidence and truth remain elusive or prove insufficient.James Marsh, Deadline, 10 Jan. 2025
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Freezing fog can limit visibility to three miles or less as well as create slick spots on untreated bridges and overpasses, according to the weather service.Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Jan. 2025
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This slick ultraportable represents an ideal blend of power and battery life with some unexpected features in an attractive, svelte design.PCMAG, PCMAG, 10 Jan. 2025
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However, a dirty pillowcase could contribute to greasy locks.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
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Avoid greasy, spicy, highly processed, and fast foods, especially those with strong smells.Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Slippery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slippery. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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