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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
Whether personally or professionally, finances could be slippery right now.
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
Peloquin told a trooper that things were slippery from the rain and her tires were a little worn down.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 22 Sep. 2025
Zonal reinforcements fend off unfriendly rocks, stumps and features, and a Vibram Megagrip sole clenches all kinds of slippery, unbalanced raw ground.
—New Atlas, 21 Sep. 2025
Nevertheless, be careful, because today communications are slippery and confused.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 18 Sep. 2025
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
Peloquin told a trooper that things were slippery from the rain and her tires were a little worn down.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 22 Sep. 2025
Zonal reinforcements fend off unfriendly rocks, stumps and features, and a Vibram Megagrip sole clenches all kinds of slippery, unbalanced raw ground.
—New Atlas, 21 Sep. 2025
Nevertheless, be careful, because today communications are slippery and confused.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slippery
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But when a mysterious and powerful agent disrupts the negotiations, Brahim discovers the shady side of the business.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
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Remove a few overhead tree branches if your planting site is too shady.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
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So far, a federal budget deal has been elusive, and the government is barreling toward a likely shutdown.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
30 Sep. 2025
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Researchers discovered a schooner that sank in Lake Michigan 140 years ago, ending decades of searches for the elusive ghost ship.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
30 Sep. 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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Johnson has always been a bit slick in the promotion of his brand; there’s something smarmy and politician-ish about his attempts to appeal to as broad an audience as possible.—
Richard Lawson,
Rolling Stone,
1 Oct. 2025
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Rosé’s distinctive voice lent a touch of vulnerability to the group’s slick choreography.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Oct. 2025
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The cream is great for non-greasy moisture, perfect as fall and winter weather set in, and comes in a compact design that nods to Prada’s iconic light green shade and triangle motif.—
Kristine Kwak,
StyleCaster,
28 Sep. 2025
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Better at Breaking Down Grease and Oil Dropping oily or greasy food onto our clothes can be a panic-inducing experience.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Slippery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slippery. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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