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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
Freezing rain from overnight should transition to rain during the morning commute, so watch for slippery stretches.
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Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 2 Mar. 2026
The rungs were slippery with rain, and the bridge wobbled sickeningly with each step.
—Robert Moor, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
Road conditions may be slippery during the Tuesday morning commute.
—Andrew Kozak, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
Eventually, half a dozen people are able to heave the thrashing manatees onto the boat, sliding the mother and calf up into the open stern and the slippery deck.
—ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
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Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 2 Mar. 2026
The rungs were slippery with rain, and the bridge wobbled sickeningly with each step.
—Robert Moor, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
Road conditions may be slippery during the Tuesday morning commute.
—Andrew Kozak, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
Eventually, half a dozen people are able to heave the thrashing manatees onto the boat, sliding the mother and calf up into the open stern and the slippery deck.
—ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slippery
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In the couple days since the Internet began to heckle McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski for his less-than-convincing endorsement of the new Big Arch burger and then Burger King's sassy (shady) response, Wendy's has stepped up to the plate.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
4 Mar. 2026
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From the shady alpine lakes perched above Tahoe to the winding Truckee River that flows through the heart of Reno, water is a defining feature of the region.—
Ted Alvarez,
Outside,
3 Mar. 2026
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Alongside her team, this pioneering expert consults with the FBI to solve the most baffling and elusive cases.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
3 Mar. 2026
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The loss snapped a three-game winning streak by UCF (20-8, 9-7 Big 12), which still remains in the hunt for an elusive berth in the NCAA Tournament.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Mar. 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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Watts wore a navy blue sparkly dress paired with black mules and a slicked back hairstyle.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Jared Wright skated it down and turned back a slick pass for Laughton, whose whirling, sharp-angle bid beat Dobeš improbably to the far side.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
8 Mar. 2026
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In the end, such planning was rendered redundant by a combination of VAR and slick Chelsea play in extra time, leaving Wrexham to focus on perhaps making this fixture an annual event in the Premier League.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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A bit greasy This toning body cream helps target cellulite on the legs by eliminating bumps and uneven texture.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
6 Mar. 2026
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L’Oréal Age Perfect Sunscreen This sunscreen goes on with a lightweight, non-greasy feeling while moisturizing your skin for lasting hydration.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Slippery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slippery. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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