as in greases
to coat (something) with a slippery substance in order to reduce friction
slicking the bottom of their skis with wax
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as in sheets
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as in slickers
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as in choppers
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Recent Examples of slicks
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
More of a silky serum than a sticky gel, Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine Frizz Tamer slicks down fuzzies, flyaways, and baby hairs and leaves them sleek and shiny thanks to the addition of argan oil and keratin.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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
More of a silky serum than a sticky gel, Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine Frizz Tamer slicks down fuzzies, flyaways, and baby hairs and leaves them sleek and shiny thanks to the addition of argan oil and keratin.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slicks
Verb
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Judge and Schwarber would be dangerous against any league, but my point is that instead of two leagues with distinct rivalries and stars, baseball is now one big, generic blob, which only greases the skids for Manfred’s geographical realignment dream.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Aug. 2025
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That greases the skids of trust and softens skepticism.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Using Downy dryer sheets to remove static from wavy fur coats.—
Andrew Norman Wilson,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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He’d been entranced by the big rolls of paper and the long sheets of it running through the air, from one part of the press to another.—
Beth Gardiner,
Time,
24 Feb. 2026
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City slickers will definitely get a bang for their buck with this place, which is a lot more spacious than a shoebox on the Upper East Side.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
17 Nov. 2025
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During the Waleses' trip to Canada in October 1991, Diana made time between touring an AIDS hospice and a women's shelter to join William, 9, and Harry, 7, on a visit to Niagara Falls, where the trio donned rain slickers for a wet and wild voyage on the Maid of the Mist.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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These choppers fit together like puzzle pieces, allowing the animal to grind up tough, fibrous plants.—
Lily Hautau,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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The new Constitution also meant that the Legislature would never again be able to block constitutional reforms as the pork choppers had.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Ramakrishnan typically oils her hair twice a week before washing it.—
Katie Hill,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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He was spotted in a boot during an appearance at Duke over the midseason All-Star break, but has since returned to regular sneakers.—
Mike Curtis,
Dallas Morning News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Portman, 44, wore Clifton 9 GTX sneakers from Hoka, the comfort-first sneaker brand Kylie Jenner, 28, also wears.—
Kaelin Dodge,
InStyle,
23 Feb. 2026
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Estimated at fewer than 200,000 personnel, the Taliban’s military structure lacks a functional air force, relying instead on a handful of aging Soviet-era attack helicopters and transport aircraft abandoned during the US withdrawal as well as quadcopter drones.—
Sophia Saifi,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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Units from the Mexican army and the National Guard established a ground cordon, while six helicopters and additional special forces stood by in states bordering Jalisco.—
María Verza,
Fortune,
24 Feb. 2026
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Watch for wildlife, too—though many animals hibernate, foxes and bobcats remain active all winter.—
Skye Sherman,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Feb. 2026
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What's more, the European Commission is planning to announce a decision on banning the holding and killing of mink, foxes, raccoon, dogs and chinchilla, and marketing of fur products from those animals, according to its website.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Slicks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slicks. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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