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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
We are thrown into the story without preamble, after a government shadow agency called WARDEX, headed by Firth’s Noah Scanlon, has kidnapped Jane Blankenship (Eve Hewson) as a means of getting to her slippery boyfriend Daniel Kellner (O’Connor).
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2026
That additional maneuverability could prove useful when navigating the narrow, irregular, and often slippery environments found inside the human body.
—New Atlas, 8 June 2026
They are joined by Milo (Yeukayi Ushe), whose slippery jelly Tama escapes his control; Ameline (Evanna Lynch), Ssyelle’s mousy, enigmatic roommate; and Milo’s too-cool brother Odward (Waylon Jacobs).
—Allison McClain Merrill, Parents, 8 June 2026
Whether your summer travels involve hiking trails, exploring rocky shorelines, or navigating slippery docks, Sharkey said these Keen sport sandals are up to the task.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2026
That additional maneuverability could prove useful when navigating the narrow, irregular, and often slippery environments found inside the human body.
—New Atlas, 8 June 2026
They are joined by Milo (Yeukayi Ushe), whose slippery jelly Tama escapes his control; Ameline (Evanna Lynch), Ssyelle’s mousy, enigmatic roommate; and Milo’s too-cool brother Odward (Waylon Jacobs).
—Allison McClain Merrill, Parents, 8 June 2026
Whether your summer travels involve hiking trails, exploring rocky shorelines, or navigating slippery docks, Sharkey said these Keen sport sandals are up to the task.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slippery
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Although some mushrooms tolerate sun, mushrooms are more likely to sprout in shady spots with lots of overhanging trees and brush.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
16 June 2026
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However, if the area is shady and soggy, a groundcover may be the best choice if drainage issues cannot be remedied.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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Polish grows as beauty-loving Venus in your 10th House of Career supports elusive Neptune in your 6th House of Work, helping efforts look smooth and sincere.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
16 June 2026
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Now, in a new interview with Esquire, Holland inched ever so slightly closer towards that elusive official confirmation while, impressively, still maintaining plenty of ambiguity.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
16 June 2026
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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.—
Sharareh Drury,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 2026
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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.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Anti-slip textures improved grip on slick surfaces, while integrated crampons provided extra traction on hard ice.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
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He was soon joined by South African singer Tyla for her slick verse.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
12 June 2026
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For greasy buildup, use a drop of grease-cutting dish detergent on the cloth and lightly scrub, then wipe the soap away with a damp cloth.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 June 2026
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With continued use, the lightweight, non-greasy formula helps invigorate roots, improve blood flow, and minimize shedding.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
10 June 2026
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“Slippery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slippery. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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