as in slick
having or being a surface so smooth as to greatly reduce traction
area roadways, slicked with ice, were absolutely treacherous for driving
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as in greased
to coat (something) with a slippery substance in order to reduce friction
slicking the bottom of their skis with wax
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Recent Examples of slicked
Kayla Grant, People.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
Apple sported a red gingham bikini, her long blonde hair slicked back after a dip in the water — and the resemblance to her mom is uncanny.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
My instructor for the hour was a thin woman with blonde hair, slicked into a top bun.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2025
With his brow perennially furrowed and hair slicked with sweat, Riley has the exact look and bearing of a suavely addled wrong-man figure from British thrillers of yore — and thus makes a suitably bemused proxy for the viewers in this wasteland of mounting chaos and absurdity.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 19 Aug. 2025
For the outing, Apple sported a red gingham bikini, her long blonde hair slicked back after a dip in the water — and the resemblance to her mom is uncanny.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Watts wore a navy blue sparkly dress paired with black mules and a slicked back hairstyle.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
For the uninitiated, tteokbokki is a dish of chewy, cylindrical rice cakes slicked with a spicy, savory-sweet sauce.
—Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
Apple sported a red gingham bikini, her long blonde hair slicked back after a dip in the water — and the resemblance to her mom is uncanny.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
My instructor for the hour was a thin woman with blonde hair, slicked into a top bun.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2025
With his brow perennially furrowed and hair slicked with sweat, Riley has the exact look and bearing of a suavely addled wrong-man figure from British thrillers of yore — and thus makes a suitably bemused proxy for the viewers in this wasteland of mounting chaos and absurdity.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 19 Aug. 2025
For the outing, Apple sported a red gingham bikini, her long blonde hair slicked back after a dip in the water — and the resemblance to her mom is uncanny.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slicked
Adjective
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Standing Apart from OEMs While Supporting Them As automakers invest in slick marketing campaigns highlighting EV performance and features, Veloz’s role is complimentary and focused on strengthening foundational consumer knowledge.—
Stacy Noblet,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The result is slick noodles that won't absorb flavor or bind to sauces later on.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The recipe, found in a community cookbook from 1975, according to a photo shared on Reddit, calls for a batter seasoned with nutmeg to be fried on a griddle greased with bacon fat.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Make sure your griddle is well greased.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
31 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Oil and water don't mix, meaning that oil added to pasta water will just float on the surface, creating a slippery film on the pasta once it's drained.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
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Satin and silk feel very soft and smooth against the skin, but some people may find them a bit too slippery.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But the big keyhole was plain, oiled, in use.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Another notable benefit is the formula’s lightweight, non-greasy texture, which melts into the skin without feeling heavy or weighed down.—
Melony Forcier,
PEOPLE,
14 Sep. 2025
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This is not an oily, greasy ramen, but rather, light and flavorful.—
Kim Kay,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Slicked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slicked. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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