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
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
Jenner completed the look with minimal jewelry — earrings and a ring — and wore her hair slicked back in an updo.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 30 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
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
Jenner completed the look with minimal jewelry — earrings and a ring — and wore her hair slicked back in an updo.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slicked
Adjective
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Jared Wright skated it down and turned back a slick pass for Laughton, whose whirling, sharp-angle bid beat Dobeš improbably to the far side.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
8 Mar. 2026
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In the end, such planning was rendered redundant by a combination of VAR and slick Chelsea play in extra time, leaving Wrexham to focus on perhaps making this fixture an annual event in the Premier League.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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So, yes, the speeds and feeds are all greased up for quick performance.—
Eric Zeman,
PC Magazine,
4 Mar. 2026
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Without taking away from Newsom’s work ethic, this memoir cannot help underlining how much his smooth upward assent has been greased by family connections.—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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And the plates would ice up overnight and melt during the day and the diamond plate floor would get wet and slippery.—
Jody Mamone,
Hartford Courant,
8 Mar. 2026
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Trekking poles help with slippery descents, and gaiters or quick-dry pants can make muddy crossings more comfortable.—
Alexandra Gillespie,
Outside,
6 Mar. 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
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A bit greasy This toning body cream helps target cellulite on the legs by eliminating bumps and uneven texture.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
6 Mar. 2026
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L’Oréal Age Perfect Sunscreen This sunscreen goes on with a lightweight, non-greasy feeling while moisturizing your skin for lasting hydration.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Slicked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slicked. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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