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 Synonyms for slicks
Noun
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Reagan National Airport has the nation's busiest runway, and commercial planes and choppers share nearby airspace.—
Sareen Habeshian,
Axios,
14 Mar. 2025 -
The exhibition, showcasing the creative work of independent builders from around the globe, will include choppers, café racers, and even some radical contraptions for which no generic description applies.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
15 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The style is timeless and designed to be worn from day to night, so plan to pair your new pants with everything casual and dressy, including T-shirts, button-downs, sneakers, and even heeled boots.—
Carly Totten,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Dec. 2024
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Salomon also joined forces with Sandy Liang to create coquettish ribboned sneakers–which tapped into the customization trend of adding charms, chains, and jewelry that has swept social feeds.—
Alice Cary,
Vogue,
26 Dec. 2024
Noun
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However, very few of us have been spared from catching sight of a dead deer, fox, raccoon or other wild animal on the side of the road.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
30 May 2025
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That said, the recent images of the fox also bring to light new threats that the species could face in the area.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2025
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“Slicks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slicks. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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