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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
Police urged people to keep in mind that snow and ice can create extremely slippery surfaces and lead to serious accidents.
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Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 26 Jan. 2026
These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 26 Jan. 2026
Plan on slippery road conditions.
—Katie Landeck, The Providence Journal, 25 Jan. 2026
The temperature dropped dramatically, the wind picked up and the surface got slippery as both teams struggled to move the ball.
—Chad Graff, New York Times, 25 Jan. 2026
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Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 26 Jan. 2026
These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 26 Jan. 2026
Plan on slippery road conditions.
—Katie Landeck, The Providence Journal, 25 Jan. 2026
The temperature dropped dramatically, the wind picked up and the surface got slippery as both teams struggled to move the ball.
—Chad Graff, New York Times, 25 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slippery
Adjective
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Mary sends me shady TikToks about the other girls sometimes.—
Brianne Tracy,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
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Full sun today, combined with winds, should help with melting of ice, with the exception shady spots in the Hill Country and into northwest Travis and Williamson counties.—
Newsroom Meteorologist,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Jan. 2026
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An elusive ball carrier with impeccable field vision, Canto-Osorio was vital for King Philip during its trip to a Div.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
1 Feb. 2026
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Despite his scientific background and access to elite institutions, answers remained elusive.—
Kaitlyn Gomez,
USA Today,
1 Feb. 2026
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Outside the Grand Rex theater in Paris, the 36-year-old actress arrived in a slicked bob and a bold red lip.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
18 Dec. 2025
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Watts wore a navy blue sparkly dress paired with black mules and a slicked back hairstyle.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Reviewers say the boots have a great grip, even on slick sidewalks, and love that the higher shaft helps block out splashes and snowbanks.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
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In this era of aridly slick technofuturist aesthetics, objects and images revealing their sutures and seams appear to be utterly alive.—
Theo Belci,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2026
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Plus, hats and scarves can trap oil and sweat, which can lead to itchy scalps and greasy roots.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
29 Jan. 2026
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Yes, these methods will work for any greasy type of stain.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
29 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Slippery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slippery. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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