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as in shady
given to acting in secret and to concealing one's intentions
a bar where a lot of slippery characters were known to hang out
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2
as in elusive
hard to find, capture, or isolate
a slippery concept that we had trouble understanding
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as in slicked
having or being a surface so smooth as to greatly reduce traction
had trouble keeping upright on the slippery ice
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Comments Over nine seasons, Harvey (Gabriel Macht) and his fraudulent associate Mike (Patrick J. Adams) foiled multiple foes, from slippery criminal Charles Forstman (Eric Roberts) to crafty Anita Gibbs (Leslie Hope) to original name partner baddie Daniel Hardman (David Costabile).
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Tanya Melendez, EW.com, 9 May 2025
Forever is set in the near past, and that’s the only element of the production that leans toward slightly slippery avoidance.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 8 May 2025
In some areas, the agency said hazardous and slippery road conditions could impact morning commutes on Wednesday.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 May 2025
The moisture-wicking that’s built into outdoor basketballs generally helps the ball from becoming slippery or absorbing moisture.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 May 2025
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Tanya Melendez, EW.com, 9 May 2025
Forever is set in the near past, and that’s the only element of the production that leans toward slightly slippery avoidance.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 8 May 2025
In some areas, the agency said hazardous and slippery road conditions could impact morning commutes on Wednesday.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 May 2025
The moisture-wicking that’s built into outdoor basketballs generally helps the ball from becoming slippery or absorbing moisture.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slippery
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Gates has three ecosystems on her quarter-acre: a sunny front yard, a shady back plot and a small wetland garden on one side.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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With its rolling hills, shady live oaks, and thriving equestrian scene, Ocala already has bucolic appeal.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
14 May 2025
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Where access to affordable healthcare, comprehensive postpartum care, and paid leave remains elusive.—
Danaya Wilson,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Polls have suggested the Senate race in Texas could potentially become competitive, though the state has proven elusive to Democrats.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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Early in the process, their characters find themselves being pursued through London at high speeds by cop cars, with Krasinski behind the wheel of a slick Shelby Cobra.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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But even with slick hair and unpredictable speech patterns, Max Zorin is no match for James Bond.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
24 May 2025
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Naval Academy freshmen take part in a greasy tradition.—
Jane Onyanga-Omara,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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For a greasy machine, oil-absorbent paper can help, too.—
Alexis Berger,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 May 2025
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“Slippery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slippery. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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