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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
Lizzy Briskin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Jan. 2026
Crafted from extra-thick oiled nubuck leather, this two-strap sandal delivers the brand’s signature support with a winter-ready twist.
—Gabriela Garcia, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2025
Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
Owners of the 2015 Chevy Equinox LS frequently report engine issues because of oil leaks that cause parts of the engine to not be oiled properly, according to ReRev, a car advice website.
—Gina Lee Castro, jsonline.com, 30 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
The durable maple surface arrives pre-oiled and resists staining remarkably well.
—Lizzy Briskin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Jan. 2026
Crafted from extra-thick oiled nubuck leather, this two-strap sandal delivers the brand’s signature support with a winter-ready twist.
—Gabriela Garcia, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2025
Verb
Routine Maintenance for Your Butcher Block Keeping butcher block properly oiled is one of the best ways to protect it from wear and bacteria.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
Owners of the 2015 Chevy Equinox LS frequently report engine issues because of oil leaks that cause parts of the engine to not be oiled properly, according to ReRev, a car advice website.
—Gina Lee Castro, jsonline.com, 30 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oiled
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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Most were held at church, which meant the price of fried fish was often sitting through an extended sermon led by a long-winded pastor.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Apr. 2026
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Can’t choose between fried or scrambled eggs?—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Apr. 2026
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With the title in their grasp, the Ducks have greased up their fingers, fumbling into a four-game winless slump.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2026
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The Crew Module side hatch cover is removed, and the seals are greased, cleaned and inspected before the 500-pound hatch door is shut and latched using special tools, including a socket wrench and ratchet.—
Miles Doran,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Major West Bank roads are lined with Israeli flags and slick new real estate billboards advertising affordable housing in settlements in Hebrew.—
Molly Hunter,
NBC news,
2 May 2026
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Find something a recruit is interested in and a picture of him, and AI can produce a (relatively) slick graphic pretty quickly.—
Antonio Morales,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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That's when prosecutor Greg Greer says law enforcement tracked his phone to Humboldt County, in northern California, where Rickman turned up drunk at a relative's house.—
Paul LaRosa,
CBS News,
3 May 2026
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One woman, apparently drunk, ran into the sea and promptly collapsed.—
Robin Romm,
The Atlantic,
2 May 2026
Verb
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Diesel fuel is a lubricant and helps keep the fuel system lubricated.—
Alysia Burgio,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
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At dinner, our five-course feasts were lubricated by small-batch Peruvian wines.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Higgins is also very slippery after the catch, playing with the balance of a basketball player.—
Sam Warren,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The course itself was a slippery expanse of blue ice and snow, requiring glacier glasses to combat the blinding UV reflection.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
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Rain chances sit around 40%, meaning not all areas will see wet weather, but residents are advised to keep an umbrella handy.—
Lissette Gonzalez,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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However, the high moisture content is good for weakened kidneys, and cats tend to reject wet food less often than dry food.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Oiled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oiled. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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