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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 diatomaceous earth has a natural groove that keeps it from becoming slippery, even so.
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Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 27 Mar. 2025
As the countdown to the finale begins, Abbott Elementary returns to its central plot arc of the season as the repercussions of the under-the-table deal with Girard Creek and their slippery lawyer Miles reach an apex.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2025
Take the slippery, softening UV Lip Balm Broad-Spectrum SPF 36, which is powered by glycerin, vitamin E, zinc oxide, and octinoxate to create a creamy sun-safe balm that soothes and protects skin for 80 minutes of water-resistant coverage.
—Sarah Madaus, Allure, 3 Apr. 2025
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, Mercury News, 2 Apr. 2025
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Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 27 Mar. 2025
As the countdown to the finale begins, Abbott Elementary returns to its central plot arc of the season as the repercussions of the under-the-table deal with Girard Creek and their slippery lawyer Miles reach an apex.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2025
Take the slippery, softening UV Lip Balm Broad-Spectrum SPF 36, which is powered by glycerin, vitamin E, zinc oxide, and octinoxate to create a creamy sun-safe balm that soothes and protects skin for 80 minutes of water-resistant coverage.
—Sarah Madaus, Allure, 3 Apr. 2025
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, Mercury News, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slippery
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It’s implied that before going into construction, Levon had brought his military training into civilian life in some shady (though likely heroic) capacity or another — maybe even kidnap recovery.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2025
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During a recent conversation with legendary radio host Big Boy, the 26-year-old spoke about her haters and shady tension that led to this notion.—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
25 Mar. 2025
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About 'The Legend of Ochi' In a remote village on the island of Carpathia, a shy teenage farm girl named Yuri is raised to fear an elusive animal species known as the Ochi.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
18 Apr. 2025
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The families live a nomadic existence in search of agricultural work and in the hope of the elusive rain that will enable the growing of crops.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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This test can be trickier for some vacuums, as side brushes tend to fling rice particles on the slick surface.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
17 Apr. 2025
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While ichthyosaurs slid through the water with slick skin, other marine reptiles evolved streamlined scales.—
Riley Black,
Smithsonian Magazine,
17 Apr. 2025
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Oily skin may also have large pores and feel slick or greasy, especially in the T-zone (forehead and nose).—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
22 Jan. 2025
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These are a little greasier, a little less glamorous.—
Mark Lazerus,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Slippery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slippery. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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