sleeks

verb

present tense third-person singular of sleek
as in smooths

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  1. smooths
  2. slicks
  3. shines
  4. coats
  5. burnishes
  6. rubs
  7. polishes
  8. buffs
Verb
  • All of this pillow talk smooths Kate’s path to selling Hal on her idea of extracting the bodies from the Russian sub.
    — Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The setup smooths the music’s flux without sacrificing the flavor of all the places and styles the album spans.
    — Stephen Kearse, Pitchfork, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of smooths
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  • To bring the trend to her lips, Stewart slicks them with a coat of Armani Beauty liquid eyeshadow.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 20 Jan. 2026
  • The Shea Moisture Define & Shine Edge Gel slicks my edges back without snatching them to hell.
    — Kayla Greaves, Essence, 6 Nov. 2025
Definition of slicks
Verb
  • Amenities and experiences This is where Nômade Temple Madrid truly shines, as the hotel offers endless experiences for every taste.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Instead, Thiel suggests, let’s make hay — meaning, bushels of money — while the sun shines.
    — David Gibson, The Verge, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of shines
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  • Adding the butter before the warm milk and cream coats the potato starches in fat, helping the mash stay smooth and creamy even after refrigeration.
    — Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Bring to a boil, stirring constantly until mixture coats the back of a spoon, about 1 minute.
    — Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of coats
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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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  • Vapor rubs containing combinations of camphor, eucalyptus and menthol oils may provide some relief for nighttime cough and cold symptoms when applied to the chest and neck.
    — Andee Tagle, NPR, 15 Oct. 2026
  • There’s a slickness to the carnage that rubs uncomfortably against the film’s humanist ethos, rendering artificial (for all Shen Teng’s trembling and mouth-contorting labors) the horrific tragedies that befall its characters.
    — Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of rubs
Verb
  • While a classic button-down shirt is always timeless, a peplum top offers the same wearability with a waist-defining silhouette that instantly polishes any bottom they’re paired with.
    — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The PowerPaste polishes and protects more delicate surfaces, while the Tangerine Clean is more abrasive for serious scrubbing.
    — Brittany VanDerBill, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2026
Definition of polishes
Verb
  • 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
Definition of buffs
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