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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 comments are brimming with intrepid flip-flop wearers who have worn these shoes on cruise ships, uneven European sidewalks, slippery hiking trails in Hawaii, and more.
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Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 7 May 2025
Dastmalchian’s slippery presence as the super-weird Joe — a clammy neighbor who maybe shouldn’t let an old woman borrow his kitchen appliance next time — both undercuts and strengthens this strange script from Alan Trezza.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 4 May 2025
However, experts warn that the light continuously remaining on could indicate that stability and control could be compromised—notably on slick or slippery roads and during certain conditions.
—Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Apr. 2025
Higgins is also very slippery after the catch, playing with the balance of a basketball player.
—Ben Standig, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
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Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 7 May 2025
Dastmalchian’s slippery presence as the super-weird Joe — a clammy neighbor who maybe shouldn’t let an old woman borrow his kitchen appliance next time — both undercuts and strengthens this strange script from Alan Trezza.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 4 May 2025
However, experts warn that the light continuously remaining on could indicate that stability and control could be compromised—notably on slick or slippery roads and during certain conditions.
—Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Apr. 2025
Higgins is also very slippery after the catch, playing with the balance of a basketball player.
—Ben Standig, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slippery
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Good for a cool, shady location, the blooms are pale blue with purple shading nodding bells, 2.5 to 3 inches in diameter, and grows up to 15 feet tall.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
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After the events of the April 24 episode aired, Brunette escalated the drama with a shady Instagram Reel.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
2 May 2025
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Europe threatens more sanctions if Russia ignores ceasefire offer Progress on ending the three-year war has seemed elusive in the months since Trump returned to the White House, and his previous claims of imminent breakthroughs have failed to come to fruition.—
SAMYA KULLAB,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2025
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As the economy contracts and job security feel increasingly elusive, more young adults are embracing DIY business models prioritizing autonomy and creative expression.—
Jasmine Browley,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Allen cited a particularly slick double play Albies turned recently.—
David O'Brien,
New York Times,
10 May 2025
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Wooden tools may periodically need to be treated with beeswax to keep them smooth and slick.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2025
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Between dealing with clogged pores, breakouts, and greasy skin, some prefer to avoid the skincare product at all costs.—
Tatayana Yomary,
Essence,
29 Apr. 2025
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New Yorkers are now required to deposit any compostable household waste—food scraps, yard debris, and greasy paper products, such as pizza boxes—in bins marked for compost.—
Diego Lasarte,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Slippery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slippery. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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