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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
The program gives guide dog puppies experience navigating a real, active airport environment, from slippery terminal floors to settling under an airplane seat.
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Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
This is just another example of a very vocal minority getting their way while the rest of us normies stand around and scratch our heads, wondering how the slope got so damn slippery.
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Grime and oil on the road surface mix with water to make the road slippery.
—Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 13 Apr. 2026
Peeling paint, slippery steps, shaky railings, worn pathways, and sticking doors need to be addressed.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Apr. 2026
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Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
This is just another example of a very vocal minority getting their way while the rest of us normies stand around and scratch our heads, wondering how the slope got so damn slippery.
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Grime and oil on the road surface mix with water to make the road slippery.
—Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 13 Apr. 2026
Peeling paint, slippery steps, shaky railings, worn pathways, and sticking doors need to be addressed.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slippery
Adjective
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The campsites are nestled in a shady valley about a half-mile walk from the ferry port.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
29 Apr. 2026
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Nancy Pelosi found a shady spot under a tree.—
James Reginato,
Vanity Fair,
28 Apr. 2026
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The one big missing piece was seeing her team finally capture an elusive state championship.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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In the American West, access to a private ski resort has become one of the more elusive status markers in high-end real estate.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
28 Apr. 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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Brenden Aaronson could not finish a slick Leeds counter, denied by the outstretched boot of Robert Sanchez in the Chelsea goal.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Pretty slick defensive play by the 2025 AL Platinum Glove recipient.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
26 Apr. 2026
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Lehkonen is a crease-crasher, a garbage collector and a pest, a greasy goal waiting to happen.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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The water- and sweat-resistant formula holds up during long days outside, while the lightweight finish stays comfortable without pilling or turning greasy.—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
24 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Slippery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slippery. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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