sleeked

past tense of sleek

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sleeked
Verb
  • Attal, 29 – the son of French singer-actress Charlotte Gainsbourg and grandson of the late Jane Birkin – kept it simple in a black tux and white button-up, sans tie, his curls slicked back.
    Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 30 June 2026
  • The hair at the crown and sides is meticulously slicked back, not a flyaway in sight, creating a sleek foundation that lets the intricate braiding take center stage.
    Marci Robin, Allure, 29 June 2026
Verb
  • The same rickety rail-shooter from nearly three decades ago, glossed up with gorgeous environments and uncanny photorealistic animals.
    James Perkins Mastromarino, NPR, 24 June 2026
  • The latest edition may be glossed up with star power, but there’s no resonance.
    Ben Travers, IndieWire, 18 June 2026
Verb
  • Its grippy outsole offers reliable traction on trails and uneven terrain, while the soft eggnog color looks polished enough to wear around town afterward.
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026
  • This sleeveless maxi is polished, but still has a relaxed and breathable fit that’s ideal for warm days.
    Madeline Merinuk, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
Verb
  • This, and other quirks of pronunciation or vocabulary, are easy tells when accents have otherwise smoothed into plain old American and traditional clothing has been shed in favor of jeans and T-shirts.
    Eythana Miller, The Dial, 23 June 2026
  • Inside the cage was a mouse—the mouse that Renova had significantly smoothed—eliciting a few gasps from nearby assistants.
    William Norwich, Vogue, 12 June 2026
Verb
  • Ruto has burnished his ties with Western leaders.
    semafor.com, semafor.com, 19 June 2026
  • Ted Lasso and The Studio have also burnished the tech giant’s Emmy trophy shelf, taking home Best Comedy Series trophies.
    Dade Hayes, Deadline, 7 June 2026
Verb
  • Brown alleged Wilhelmy rubbed her stomach, touched her shoulders and spanked her despite objections.
    Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 27 June 2026
  • Flores says this helps prevent dirt and debris from being rubbed into and scratching the surface during the cleaning process.
    Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 27 June 2026
Verb
  • Add chicken, pineapple, pecans, celery, and scallions; fold until evenly coated.
    Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 29 June 2026
  • Dust coated coastal communities.
    Regina Cano Garcia, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2026
Verb
  • Red Beard knelt next to me, and light shone from his knees.
    Will Mackin, New Yorker, 28 June 2026
  • South Africa’s 2010 World Cup, a mere 16 years after the end of apartheid, shone a light on the continent’s hopes and strengths.
    Jeremy Ebobisse, Time, 26 June 2026
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“Sleeked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sleeked. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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