as in slick
having or being a surface so smooth as to greatly reduce traction
area roadways, slicked with ice, were absolutely treacherous for driving
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as in greased
to coat (something) with a slippery substance in order to reduce friction
slicking the bottom of their skis with wax
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Recent Examples of slicked
Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 18 Dec. 2025
Watts wore a navy blue sparkly dress paired with black mules and a slicked back hairstyle.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Meg Walters, InStyle, 4 Apr. 2026
When Upton and Verlander opted for a home theater rather than a proper dining room, Ruggiero conjured a moody lounge slicked in a blackberry paint, festooned with heavy velvet curtains, and crowned by a graphic Iksel wallpaper.
—Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 13 Mar. 2026
Then there were the simple part switches that hair artists Duffy sent out at Saint Laurent and Anthony Turner slicked down at Hermès and Acne Studios.
—Arden Fanning Andrews, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2026
When slicked with oil over high heat, the morsels crisp into a textural marvel, jumping a long way from their original sticky form.
—Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Mar. 2026
Kate Hudson Kate Hudson’s signature free-flowing blond hair was slicked back into a wet updo on Sunday.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 23 Feb. 2026
The wontons, pleated with precision, arrive steamed and slicked with mild chili crisp.
—Karla Walsh, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2026
Light rain slicked the pavement in San Diego’s East Village neighborhood on a recent morning, forcing some homeless people to scatter while others huddled under tents or slept through the drizzle.
—Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2026
The tonkotsu broth is velvety, an opaque off-white slicked with black garlic oil.
—Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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
Watts wore a navy blue sparkly dress paired with black mules and a slicked back hairstyle.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
Her mother wore her blonde pixie slicked back and threw on a pair of shades.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 4 Apr. 2026
When Upton and Verlander opted for a home theater rather than a proper dining room, Ruggiero conjured a moody lounge slicked in a blackberry paint, festooned with heavy velvet curtains, and crowned by a graphic Iksel wallpaper.
—Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 13 Mar. 2026
Then there were the simple part switches that hair artists Duffy sent out at Saint Laurent and Anthony Turner slicked down at Hermès and Acne Studios.
—Arden Fanning Andrews, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2026
When slicked with oil over high heat, the morsels crisp into a textural marvel, jumping a long way from their original sticky form.
—Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Mar. 2026
Kate Hudson Kate Hudson’s signature free-flowing blond hair was slicked back into a wet updo on Sunday.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 23 Feb. 2026
The wontons, pleated with precision, arrive steamed and slicked with mild chili crisp.
—Karla Walsh, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2026
Light rain slicked the pavement in San Diego’s East Village neighborhood on a recent morning, forcing some homeless people to scatter while others huddled under tents or slept through the drizzle.
—Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2026
The tonkotsu broth is velvety, an opaque off-white slicked with black garlic oil.
—Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 31 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slicked
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Kalani Brundage slipped a slick pass over to Addison Smith who beat the Kingwood keeper with a low shot to the left side to give Forney a 1-0 lead in the 8th minute.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Apr. 2026
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This is especially true in Santorini, where steep, slick stone steps and cobblestone paths can be tricky to navigate.—
Caitlin Palumbo,
Travel + Leisure,
12 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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This rubber also helps improve traction on roads, city streets, slippery floors, and other non-technical terrain.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Apr. 2026
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One effect of this austerity and repression is to focus attention on Albee’s language, with its slippery banalities and barbs.—
Steven Winn,
San Francisco Chronicle,
3 Apr. 2026
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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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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
Adjective
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Each bite had a creamy, savory center and a light crunch that never felt greasy.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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Also, compost responsibly by not putting meat scraps, greasy, oily or sweet materials in your compost pile.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Slicked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slicked. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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