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
Sharareh Drury, Entertainment Weekly, 15 June 2026
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
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
Hannah Malach, InStyle, 22 May 2026
Anika Reed Latin music superstar Maluma opted for a dapper Tom Ford suit with his hair slicked back into a bun, blowing USA TODAY a kiss before exiting the carpet.
—Swasti Singhai, USA Today, 20 May 2026
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum wore her hair slicked back in a low bun, dark black eyeliner to bring out her eyes, and a light pink lip.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
Everything is more, slicked with oil, studded with garlic, vivid and electric.
—Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Both the goat and chicken versions are equally well executed, their deep ochre sauces slicked with oil and fragrant with onions, peppers and thyme.
—Restaurant Critic, Houston Chronicle, 6 May 2026
Her hair was wet and slicked back with her ends hidden under a sculptural Maison Margiela Artisanal gown.
—Essence, 5 May 2026
When hunger hits, chef Aaron Bludorn’s Perseid (one of Bon Appétit’s Best New Restaurants of 2025) delivers—linger over a golden-hour dinner of duck frites slicked with chili-mango glaze and a martini at the bar.
—Carrie Honaker, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 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
Adjective
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
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
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
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Amelia and Eliza slicked back their long blonde hair into coordinating ballerina buns, accessorizing with jeweled earrings from Sahag Arslanian.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 22 May 2026
Anika Reed Latin music superstar Maluma opted for a dapper Tom Ford suit with his hair slicked back into a bun, blowing USA TODAY a kiss before exiting the carpet.
—Swasti Singhai, USA Today, 20 May 2026
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum wore her hair slicked back in a low bun, dark black eyeliner to bring out her eyes, and a light pink lip.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
Everything is more, slicked with oil, studded with garlic, vivid and electric.
—Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Both the goat and chicken versions are equally well executed, their deep ochre sauces slicked with oil and fragrant with onions, peppers and thyme.
—Restaurant Critic, Houston Chronicle, 6 May 2026
Her hair was wet and slicked back with her ends hidden under a sculptural Maison Margiela Artisanal gown.
—Essence, 5 May 2026
When hunger hits, chef Aaron Bludorn’s Perseid (one of Bon Appétit’s Best New Restaurants of 2025) delivers—linger over a golden-hour dinner of duck frites slicked with chili-mango glaze and a martini at the bar.
—Carrie Honaker, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slicked
Adjective
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Serena Williams opted to let Nike break the news about her pro tennis comeback at age 44 in two slick commercials.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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Many of his posts about addiction evoke the slick faux-profundity of ChatGPT.—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
11 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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Grime and oil on the road surface mix with water to make the road slippery.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
14 June 2026
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Also, be mindful of running around the pool; decks are usually slippery, which makes falls more common.—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
12 June 2026
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Getting a wing who can defend, shoot and dribble adequately would have oiled the cogs of an often clunky offense.—
Varun Shankar,
Houston Chronicle,
4 May 2026
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As with other criminal syndicates, the cartel has long oiled the gears of corruption with bribes.—
Steve Fisher,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Illiyoon Ceramide Ato Concentrate Cream delivers up to 120 hours of hydration in a lightweight texture that won’t feel heavy or greasy.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
2 Dec. 2025
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Benjamin likes to use a mild dish soap to clean greasy kitchen vents.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
29 Nov. 2025
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“Slicked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slicked. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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