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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 a storyteller whose works revolve around complicated or slippery romances, life-altering revelations, and fateful everyday encounters, the brutality of the mafia and New York City street vigilantes feels far removed from her own.
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Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 4 June 2026
The videos suggest that some of the groups spent up to three hours underground, a length of time that may seem unimaginable, but Duncan said passes quickly as sewer journeys require navigating slippery, humid environments and flowing water that could be a foot (30 centimeters) or deeper in places.
—ABC News, 4 June 2026
The rocky, often slippery, terrain makes even casual walks somewhat challenging.
—Taryn Shorr-McKee, Midwest Living, 4 June 2026
It’s also made with a grippy rubber sole that offers excellent traction over shiny floors, wet streets, and other slippery surfaces.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2026
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Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 4 June 2026
The videos suggest that some of the groups spent up to three hours underground, a length of time that may seem unimaginable, but Duncan said passes quickly as sewer journeys require navigating slippery, humid environments and flowing water that could be a foot (30 centimeters) or deeper in places.
—ABC News, 4 June 2026
The rocky, often slippery, terrain makes even casual walks somewhat challenging.
—Taryn Shorr-McKee, Midwest Living, 4 June 2026
It’s also made with a grippy rubber sole that offers excellent traction over shiny floors, wet streets, and other slippery surfaces.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 1 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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Low tide is the ideal time to discover treasures like sand dollars, conchs, and the elusive junonia.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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Hundreds of airline leaders gathered in Brazil this week at the International Air Transport Association's annual assembly to discuss high fuel costs, sharply lower profits, engine reliability issues and elusive emission reduction goals, among other things.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
9 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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Outside the Grand Rex theater in Paris, the 36-year-old actress arrived in a slicked bob and a bold red lip.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
18 Dec. 2025
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In its first international friendly since March, the US showed off slick offense in a 3-2 win over Senegal in Charlotte, North Carolina, on May 31.—
Jim Sciutto,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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Short-and-sweet patent pieces from Christian Siriano and Ferrari had a distinctly slick shine, while at Kate Barton, satin organza gave her flirty designs a glassy glint.—
InStyle,
InStyle,
7 June 2026
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Follow this step-by-step method to keep your smoker free from greasy buildup that can cause a potential fire hazard, affect the taste of your food, and attract unwanted pests.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
4 June 2026
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Yes, these methods will work for any greasy type of stain.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
4 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Slippery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slippery. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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