as in slicked
having or being a surface so smooth as to greatly reduce traction
the lubricated parts of the machine were whirring smoothly
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as in greased
to coat (something) with a slippery substance in order to reduce friction
used a petroleum based machine oil to lubricate the gears
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Adjective
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Liberal Ted Garcia is a slick political phony — a cartoonish whitewash of actual government authoritarians (Gavin Newsom, Gretchen Whitmer, Andrew Cuomo, etc.).—
Armond White,
National Review,
23 July 2025 -
But Cross can hardly keep up with his job’s basic tasks, let alone the kind of slick change represented by the person often challenging his control over Eddington: its mayor, Ted Garcia (Pedro Pascal).—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
23 July 2025
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Plus, Korean face masks, often featuring ingredients novel to American customers such as snail mucin, in unique textures like collagen-rich masks known for their slippery jelly feel—leads to a whole lot of variety.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
11 July 2025
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Airlines are responsible for de-icing their aircraft, however, airport personnel prepare for and respond to ice accumulation that can lead to slippery walkways, roadways, runways, and any other impacts to the airport infrastructure.—
Beck Andrew Salgado,
Austin American Statesman,
7 July 2025
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“Lubricated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lubricated. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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