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 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slicks
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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.
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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.
Noun
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White sheets, towels, and clothes have a fresh, crisp look to them that has the power to make life feel a little more luxurious.
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However, adding fabric softeners or dryer sheets could actually cause your towels to lose their absorbency.
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.
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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.
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The singer and five others were killed when two choppers collided in Brazil.
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The two choppers, one carrying Tree and four others, and the second one carrying just a pilot, collided over Rio de Janiero and plummeted to the ground, according to local officials and media.
Verb
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Ramakrishnan typically oils her hair twice a week before washing it.
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Luckily for me, though, Amazon is overflowing with cool-girl sneakers that are posh and trendy, but still practical and versatile for everyday wear.
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Style it with platform sandals or chunky heels, or go casual with a pair of white sneakers.
Noun
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All four helicopters at Lifeflight Eagle Kansas City, were either transporting a patient or prepping to transport more, Lifeflight Director Business Development Matt Daugherty said.
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The vessel can carry either two six-ton helicopters or a single 11-ton aircraft, and can also carry two large unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
Noun
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Rabies is often found in bats, raccoons, skunks, and foxes, but any mammal can be infected.
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There are numerous color choices, including toffee, fox, mood indigo, soft pink, blue pearl, lava rock, and toasted coconuts.
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“Slicks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slicks. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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