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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 the best results, Canney recommends opting for baffles made of metal or smooth plastic, as these materials are slippery for squirrels.
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Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 18 June 2026
Use caution around cold water, slippery rocks and fast currents, especially earlier in the season.
—CBS News, 18 June 2026
At one point, his car rolls to a stop on a slippery road short of hitting a guardrail.
—Alexandra Petri, The Atlantic, 17 June 2026
Mowing wet grass is risky due to slippery conditions, soil compaction, uneven cuts, and increased fungal infection risk.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2026
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Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 18 June 2026
Use caution around cold water, slippery rocks and fast currents, especially earlier in the season.
—CBS News, 18 June 2026
At one point, his car rolls to a stop on a slippery road short of hitting a guardrail.
—Alexandra Petri, The Atlantic, 17 June 2026
Mowing wet grass is risky due to slippery conditions, soil compaction, uneven cuts, and increased fungal infection risk.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 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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Tolbert also made a slick play to end the game.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2026
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Much like his longstanding working relationships with BlocBoy JB and Sexyy Red, Tay Keith also had a similar footing with Drake, providing the soundscape for some of the 6 God’s slickest sneak disses.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
20 June 2026
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Drake gets greasy over Tay Keith’s crisp, hard-hitting drum patterns.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
20 June 2026
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The lightweight formula is infused with fermented saururus, kukui oil, cacay oil, and squalane to soften, soothe, and deeply hydrate without leaving behind a greasy feel.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
19 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Slippery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slippery. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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