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 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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Here are a few tips from Paul Sullivan for filling out your pool sheets without obsessing over making the right picks.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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TurboTax's easy-to-use platform guides you through the filing process from start to finish, with a library of explainers, videos and tip sheets.—
Dan Avery,
CNBC,
17 Mar. 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
Noun
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As for the smart fridges, rice makers, electric choppers and single-use juicers?—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2026
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Simplify your cooking time with milk frother wands, miniature bag sealers, vegetable choppers, collapsible drying racks, and more.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 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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Minutes later, Villaraigosa swapped his black and white Veja sneakers and jeans for dress shoes and a suit for the church service in Compton, at which an overwhelmingly Black audience gave him a warm reception.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Mar. 2026
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Proving that comfort and style aren’t mutually exclusive, the Wilfred Goodlux Bloomsbury Dress is made from a stretchy and relaxed jersey material that can be dressed up or down throughout your next trip (and would look excellent with a pair of tomato red sneakers for a casual day of sightseeing).—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Mar. 2026
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Billions of dollars’ worth of state-of-the-art military equipment was now in the hands of the Taliban, which suddenly found itself in possession of a sophisticated air force, advanced weaponry and Black Hawk helicopters.—
Chris Roemer,
Baltimore Sun,
12 Mar. 2026
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Each destroyer also carries two MH-60 Seahawk helicopters that can be used for aerial reconnaissance and can also carry a pod used for minesweeping.—
Luis Martinez,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2026
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The transatlantic journey lasted 14 days, and the fox’s arrival has prompted questions about animal welfare and the ecological complications of placing a European-origin fox in a country where wild populations of the same species already live.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
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What’s Happening With the Fox Now The fox is being monitored and treated at the zoo’s Animal Health Center.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Slicks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slicks. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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