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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View this post on Instagram Access greases the gears of the entire apparatus by creating its own positive feedback loop, like an ouroboros of exclusivity.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
14 Apr. 2026
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No eyeball-grabbing videos, no partisan commentary or agenda, and none of the edge or snark that greases the gears of the perpetual-political-outrage machine.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Swap aerosol sprays for pump bottles, and choose fragrance-free laundry products — the chemical scents left on clothing and sheets are another source of exposure kids rarely escape.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
19 May 2026
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Popular cakes such as the berry chantilly are available in a variety of sizes, including as sheets.—
Eva Flowe
May 18,
Charlotte Observer,
18 May 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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Not even the pork choppers were as arrogant and scornful of voting rights as the current mob.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
11 May 2026
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The report found that the choppers spend less than half of their flight time responding to violent crimes — findings that the department disputed in its own report.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Ramakrishnan typically oils her hair twice a week before washing it.—
Katie Hill,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Every brand had its rendition, and their ubiquity was no accident—the best leather sneakers embody timelessness and add understated elegance to any outfit.—
Michael Stefanov,
Robb Report,
18 May 2026
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Add ballet sneakers, then coordinate your hat, bag, and lipstick to your water bottle or Gatorade for the same effect.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Set the scene In a city where traffic is so bad that helicopters are a common alternative, business travelers will appreciate this location.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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Operations conducted by mountain rescue units and sheriff's office helicopters led to the discovery of personal belongings at the top of a steep couloir, authorities said.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
Noun
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That li'l fella wasn't doing fox-kind's reputation any good.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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Rihanna wore tiger-print Alaïa d’Orsay pumps twice in New York in January, first with denim-on-denim and then with a matching coat, while Angel Reese went bolder that month in blue leopard-print Jennifer Le thigh-high boots with fox-fur trim.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
11 May 2026
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“Slicks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slicks. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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