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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
Emily Teel, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2026
Place on oiled baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
—Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
If your tofu sticks, the pan likely wasn’t hot enough (or oiled enough).
—Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Using oiled fingers, press dough evenly over the bottom and about 1 1/2 inches up the sides of the pan.
—Emily Teel, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2026
Place on oiled baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
—Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
The setting is oiled by a drinks program that continues the marine theme, with cocktails using kelp infusions and botanicals from the Mount Nelson gardens.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
If your tofu sticks, the pan likely wasn’t hot enough (or oiled enough).
—Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oiled
Adjective
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Zendaya complemented her partner by wearing a black Christopher Cowan minidress and Christian Louboutin heels, paired with a slicked back hairstyle.—
Sharareh Drury,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 2026
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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
Adjective
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The secret to truly great fried chicken is striking the perfect balance between crispy skin and moist, juicy meat.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2026
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Make fried favorites like french fries and chicken nuggets with 75 percent less fat in this compact air fryer.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
8 June 2026
Verb
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There is a temptation to expand the view of this ruling, to look at the slippery slope that has been legally greased and pontificate about how this will lead to the further damnation of college sports.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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With the turf greased by his players, who had emptied their water bottles in anticipation, Glasner slid through the guard of honour on his belly to mimic his celebration after winning the Europa League with Eintracht Frankfurt in 2022.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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Anti-slip textures improved grip on slick surfaces, while integrated crampons provided extra traction on hard ice.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
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He was soon joined by South African singer Tyla for her slick verse.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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Vuvuzelas honked like a chorus of drunk geese, and spectators chattered excitedly.—
Ryan Lenora Brown,
NPR,
14 June 2026
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And his father was a drunk and not a nice person.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
14 June 2026
Verb
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Specifically, these plummeting estrogen levels impair your body's baseline production of natural hyaluronic acid, collagen, and elastin, the building blocks that keep your skin bouncy, plump, and lubricated.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
28 May 2026
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Chain The final check is to make sure the bike’s chain is properly lubricated and not overly stretched out.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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The hatching doesn't last a long time, but during it, the bugs can cause slippery road conditions.—
Frankie McLister,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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Mowing wet grass is risky due to slippery conditions, soil compaction, uneven cuts, and increased fungal infection risk.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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El Niño typically brings wetter conditions to the Gulf Coast and Southeast and can set up a stormier, snowier pattern for parts of California in winter.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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Hydroplaning is when a vehicle starts uncontrollably sliding on wet roads.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
15 June 2026
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“Oiled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oiled. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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