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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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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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Recent Examples of slippery
For the best results, Canney recommends opting for baffles made of metal or smooth plastic, as these materials are slippery for squirrels.
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Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
18 June 2026
Use caution around cold water, slippery rocks and fast currents, especially earlier in the season.
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CBS News,
18 June 2026
At one point, his car rolls to a stop on a slippery road short of hitting a guardrail.
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Alexandra Petri,
The Atlantic,
17 June 2026
Mowing wet grass is risky due to slippery conditions, soil compaction, uneven cuts, and increased fungal infection risk.
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Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 June 2026
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Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
18 June 2026
Use caution around cold water, slippery rocks and fast currents, especially earlier in the season.
—
CBS News,
18 June 2026
At one point, his car rolls to a stop on a slippery road short of hitting a guardrail.
—
Alexandra Petri,
The Atlantic,
17 June 2026
Mowing wet grass is risky due to slippery conditions, soil compaction, uneven cuts, and increased fungal infection risk.
—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for slippery
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slippery
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The Italian-style grotto is a shady spot to visit on sunny days, with trees sheltering the pool and fountain.
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This woodland native grows in USDA Zones 6-9 and is best suited to shadier areas of the landscape.
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Yet robust economic growth has proved elusive, even as government debt has climbed, leaving successive administrations with little firepower to fix a growing list of related challenges, from crumbling infrastructure to a chronic housing shortage.
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Paul Dugoni, Silicon Valley Bank’s senior credit analyst, presented financial data from roughly 100 winery clients showing that despite average bottle prices near $75, profitability remains elusive across much of the industry.
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Zendaya complemented her partner by wearing a black Christopher Cowan minidress and Christian Louboutin heels, paired with a slicked back hairstyle.
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The main event, though, is the ski room—where ski butlers furnish guests with state-of-the-art skis before sliding them onto the slicked Jardin Alpin piste with or without an instructor.
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Tolbert also made a slick play to end the game.
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Much like his longstanding working relationships with BlocBoy JB and Sexyy Red, Tay Keith also had a similar footing with Drake, providing the soundscape for some of the 6 God’s slickest sneak disses.
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Drake gets greasy over Tay Keith’s crisp, hard-hitting drum patterns.
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The lightweight formula is infused with fermented saururus, kukui oil, cacay oil, and squalane to soften, soothe, and deeply hydrate without leaving behind a greasy feel.
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“Slippery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slippery. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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