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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
Thursday’s afternoon and evening commute in Maryland could be hazardous because of snowy, slippery conditions, according to a statement by the National Weather Service.
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Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 16 Jan. 2025
The set consists of 133 pieces to create the beloved character, his bike, a slippery banana, and more.
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 14 Jan. 2025
On the other hand, there was some slight tightness on the sides and their fur lining felt slippery, causing our feet to shift slightly.
—Avery Stone, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
Nintendo staff at the time reportedly rejected it initially, and even early players complained that Mario felt too slippery in the game.
—Patricia Hernandez, Rolling Stone, 10 Jan. 2025
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Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 16 Jan. 2025
The set consists of 133 pieces to create the beloved character, his bike, a slippery banana, and more.
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 14 Jan. 2025
On the other hand, there was some slight tightness on the sides and their fur lining felt slippery, causing our feet to shift slightly.
—Avery Stone, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
Nintendo staff at the time reportedly rejected it initially, and even early players complained that Mario felt too slippery in the game.
—Patricia Hernandez, Rolling Stone, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slippery
Adjective
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Doe is strictly instructed by Muna not to answer her phone, while arrangements to meet a stranger on the other side to continue their journey sound shady enough even before the man fails to show up.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
25 Jan. 2025
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One side of the resort might be shady and firm, the other side might be in the sun and soft!—
Gillian Telling,
People.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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The film, which marks Saxon’s directorial debut, utilizes puppetry, animatronics, matte paintings and 3D animation to tell the story of a shy farm girl named Yuri, who lives in a remote village on the island of Carpathia and was raised to fear an elusive animal species known as ochi.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
24 Jan. 2025
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Sand Springs plans to keep Searching for the feline's pet parent but is prepared to adopt the cat out to a new home if answers remain elusive.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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Alabama The following counties will be impacted by slick road conditions: Coffee, Dale, Henry, Geneva and Houston.—
John Yoo and John Shu,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
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They’re lined with cozy, supportive cotton fur and have rubber soles that are an asset against slick, snowy terrain.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Jan. 2025
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These are a little greasier, a little less glamorous.—
Mark Lazerus,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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Oily skin may also have large pores and feel slick or greasy, especially in the T-zone (forehead and nose).—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Slippery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slippery. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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