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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
Emily Teel, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2026
Place on oiled baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
—Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
If your tofu sticks, the pan likely wasn’t hot enough (or oiled enough).
—Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Using oiled fingers, press dough evenly over the bottom and about 1 1/2 inches up the sides of the pan.
—Emily Teel, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2026
Place on oiled baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
—Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
The setting is oiled by a drinks program that continues the marine theme, with cocktails using kelp infusions and botanicals from the Mount Nelson gardens.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
If your tofu sticks, the pan likely wasn’t hot enough (or oiled enough).
—Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oiled
Adjective
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Zendaya complemented her partner by wearing a black Christopher Cowan minidress and Christian Louboutin heels, paired with a slicked back hairstyle.—
Sharareh Drury,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 2026
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The main event, though, is the ski room—where ski butlers furnish guests with state-of-the-art skis before sliding them onto the slicked Jardin Alpin piste with or without an instructor.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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The treat features McDonald's signature apple filling, wrapped in a golden, fried crust.—
Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
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Southern Grandmas know that fried potatoes aren't just for supper.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
Verb
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My grid is, like, Turkish men getting their pecs greased up with oil, and then the other half is beautiful girls in Los Angeles emulsifying pasta in the pan.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 June 2026
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There is a temptation to expand the view of this ruling, to look at the slippery slope that has been legally greased and pontificate about how this will lead to the further damnation of college sports.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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Tolbert also made a slick play to end the game.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2026
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Much like his longstanding working relationships with BlocBoy JB and Sexyy Red, Tay Keith also had a similar footing with Drake, providing the soundscape for some of the 6 God’s slickest sneak disses.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
20 June 2026
Adjective
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At a different show, a drunk pedestrian tried to board the bus during faux-Monroe’s speech.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
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The San Joaquin County District Attorney's Office said evidence presented during the trial showed Sherman was drunk and had taken psilocybin, also known as magic mushrooms, in his Lodi apartment prior to meeting Makinano outside Garry's Lounge that night.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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Specifically, these plummeting estrogen levels impair your body's baseline production of natural hyaluronic acid, collagen, and elastin, the building blocks that keep your skin bouncy, plump, and lubricated.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
28 May 2026
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Chain The final check is to make sure the bike’s chain is properly lubricated and not overly stretched out.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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The velvet coating does a better job of gripping slippery fabrics and delicate garments than plastic or metal alternatives.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
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The shoe’s outsole is also made with rubber pods that make the sneaker extra grippy on slippery surfaces.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026
Adjective
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Drive at a reduced speed during wet weather.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2026
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In May, confirming rumors that had been swirling for months, Anthropic’s life sciences lead Eric Kauderer-Abrams publicly acknowledged that the company is building out its own wet labs and hiring biologists to run its own basic research.—
Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
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“Oiled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oiled. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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