as in slicked
having or being a surface so smooth as to greatly reduce traction
that wet tarmac road is greasy enough to send the car into a skid
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Recent Examples of greasy
This is not an oily, greasy ramen, but rather, light and flavorful.
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Kim Kay, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025
The mud can be thigh-deep or worse; the scrambles up and over vertical headlands, sometimes assisted by a greasy rope, are exhausting and sometimes terrifying.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside, 10 Sep. 2025
Gen Z is staring up from the bottom of the corporate ladder, but with AI job automation and economic headwinds, the prospect of landing a job—let alone climbing the greasy pole—is more daunting than ever.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
And because Rhode is all about keeping skin health front of mind, the product ensures lasting hydration that never enters greasy territory.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
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Kim Kay, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025
The mud can be thigh-deep or worse; the scrambles up and over vertical headlands, sometimes assisted by a greasy rope, are exhausting and sometimes terrifying.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside, 10 Sep. 2025
Gen Z is staring up from the bottom of the corporate ladder, but with AI job automation and economic headwinds, the prospect of landing a job—let alone climbing the greasy pole—is more daunting than ever.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
And because Rhode is all about keeping skin health front of mind, the product ensures lasting hydration that never enters greasy territory.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for greasy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for greasy
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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Oil and water don't mix, meaning that oil added to pasta water will just float on the surface, creating a slippery film on the pasta once it's drained.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
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Satin and silk feel very soft and smooth against the skin, but some people may find them a bit too slippery.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Standing Apart from OEMs While Supporting Them As automakers invest in slick marketing campaigns highlighting EV performance and features, Veloz’s role is complimentary and focused on strengthening foundational consumer knowledge.—
Stacy Noblet,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The result is slick noodles that won't absorb flavor or bind to sauces later on.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Transfer to a greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
20 Sep. 2025
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“Greasy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greasy. Accessed 25 Sep. 2025.
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