SLEEKS Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

sleeks

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present tense third-person singular of sleek

as in smooths

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The hybrid system smooths some of the drivetrain’s low-speed behavior, but the single-clutch transmission still delivers a hearty shunt on full-throttle upshifts as the V8 screams toward 11,000 rpm.

— Bradley Iger, ArsTechnica, 6 July 2026
The formula smooths wrinkles, reduces laugh lines, softens dry patches, and perks up the eye area to deliver plumper, firmer skin.

— Grace Scollo, InStyle, 4 July 2026

Definition of smooths

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Yeah, and being able to road test a lot of the songs live really shines a light on what bits of songs are good and have an instant connection to the audience, and which bits don’t.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 10 July 2026
But where the state shines is in its water supply, including the Tennessee Valley Authority’s stewardship of it.

— Scott Cohn, CNBC, 9 July 2026

Definition of shines

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At a time when Erdogan is struggling to resolve the country's growing economic problems, responding to Netanyahu's statements harshly scores points domestically and burnishes his strong leader image.

— Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
The contract, further enmeshing JPMorgan with a dominant tech player, burnishes the bank’s reputation as a leader in American finance.

— Hugh Son,Leslie Picker,Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 7 Jan. 2026

Definition of burnishes

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The nurse rubs circles on her lower back, clucking at the struggle of turning the pregnant body to the side like a lopsided gourd.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 25 June 2026
Every texture is an independent agent with its own membrane in the mix; percussion rubs and scrapes against your attention, while mutating synth patches burble in the periphery.

— H.D. Angel, Pitchfork, 16 June 2026

Definition of rubs

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Through processing that polishes the individual wool fibers, the technology allows wool to have more luster, a softer hand feel, drape and elastic recovery.

— Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 22 June 2026
Expect to see even tinier dots and minuscule French tips atop jelly polishes in summery shades like fuchsia and blood orange.

— Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 4 June 2026

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The five-part docuseries, directed by Brian Knappenberger with Tom Hanks as executive producer, offers novice history buffs an extensive look into the establishment of American democracy.

— Kalia Richardson, USA Today, 24 June 2026
Combined with lactic acid, this treatment buffs out wrinkles, increases collagen, and regulates sebum.

— Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 24 June 2026

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