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slicked

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verb

past tense of slick
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 Synonyms for slicked
Adjective
  • Allen cited a particularly slick double play Albies turned recently.
    David O'Brien, New York Times, 10 May 2025
  • Wooden tools may periodically need to be treated with beeswax to keep them smooth and slick.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2025
Adjective
  • Comments Over nine seasons, Harvey (Gabriel Macht) and his fraudulent associate Mike (Patrick J. Adams) foiled multiple foes, from slippery criminal Charles Forstman (Eric Roberts) to crafty Anita Gibbs (Leslie Hope) to original name partner baddie Daniel Hardman (David Costabile).
    Tanya Melendez, EW.com, 9 May 2025
  • Forever is set in the near past, and that’s the only element of the production that leans toward slightly slippery avoidance.
    Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 8 May 2025
Adjective
  • Naval Academy freshmen take part in a greasy tradition.
    Jane Onyanga-Omara, USA Today, 16 May 2025
  • For a greasy machine, oil-absorbent paper can help, too.
    Alexis Berger, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 May 2025
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“Slicked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slicked. Accessed 25 May. 2025.

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