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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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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During Amazon's after-Christmas sale, there's an amazing range of all-day wear shoes — from sleek sneakers to classic loafers — that offer just the right mix of fashion and function.—
Jennifer Vermeer,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The island is home to over 260 bird species, as well as other animals like alligators and foxes.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2025
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The foxes, however, eat the hares and thus limit their population.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Slicks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slicks. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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