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
For sticky stains, tough spots, or greasy messes, hydrogen peroxide and baking soda mixed into a paste can be used as a spot treatment.
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Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2026
The key is choosing unsaturated fats over the fried and greasy options that tend to trigger side effects.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2026
Another factor to note is the color and texture of the flakes themselves; dandruff tends to be yellowish-white, fine, and greasy, while psoriasis produces flakes that are silvery-white, thick, and dry.
—Petra Guglielmetti, Glamour, 27 May 2026
However, some people produce more oil than others, and excess oil can make your hair greasy and sometimes cause scalp irritation and inflammation.
—Erica Sweeney, Time, 27 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for greasy
Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2026
The key is choosing unsaturated fats over the fried and greasy options that tend to trigger side effects.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2026
Another factor to note is the color and texture of the flakes themselves; dandruff tends to be yellowish-white, fine, and greasy, while psoriasis produces flakes that are silvery-white, thick, and dry.
—Petra Guglielmetti, Glamour, 27 May 2026
However, some people produce more oil than others, and excess oil can make your hair greasy and sometimes cause scalp irritation and inflammation.
—Erica Sweeney, Time, 27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for greasy
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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
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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
Adjective
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They are joined by Milo (Yeukayi Ushe), whose slippery jelly Tama escapes his control; Ameline (Evanna Lynch), Ssyelle’s mousy, enigmatic roommate; and Milo’s too-cool brother Odward (Waylon Jacobs).—
Allison McClain Merrill,
Parents,
8 June 2026
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Whether your summer travels involve hiking trails, exploring rocky shorelines, or navigating slippery docks, Sharkey said these Keen sport sandals are up to the task.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
5 June 2026
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In its first international friendly since March, the US showed off slick offense in a 3-2 win over Senegal in Charlotte, North Carolina, on May 31.—
Jim Sciutto,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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Short-and-sweet patent pieces from Christian Siriano and Ferrari had a distinctly slick shine, while at Kate Barton, satin organza gave her flirty designs a glassy glint.—
InStyle,
InStyle,
7 June 2026
Adjective
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Place the rolls in a greased 9- x 13-inch pan.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 June 2026
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Bake from frozen at 425ºF in greased skillet, adding an extra 5 to 10 minutes as needed.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
11 May 2026
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“Greasy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greasy. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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