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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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An ex-con cybersecurity expert, Daniel is among a group of whistleblowers from the shady agency WARDEX who nabbed evidence of a massive, nearly 80-year cover-up that, if revealed, would be a turning point for civilization.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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Fleas thrive in damp, shady areas, so think about removing piles of leaves or debris from your yard or garden.—
Emily Hayes,
Martha Stewart,
9 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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With housing costs far outpacing wages, starter homes—typically defined as houses that are priced in the lower third of the market—are increasingly elusive.—
Jackie Cooperman,
Architectural Digest,
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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Serena Williams opted to let Nike break the news about her pro tennis comeback at age 44 in two slick commercials.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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Many of his posts about addiction evoke the slick faux-profundity of ChatGPT.—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
11 June 2026
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Illiyoon Ceramide Ato Concentrate Cream delivers up to 120 hours of hydration in a lightweight texture that won’t feel heavy or greasy.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
2 Dec. 2025
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Benjamin likes to use a mild dish soap to clean greasy kitchen vents.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
29 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Slippery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slippery. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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