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Recent Examples of slippery On the roads: Meteorologists estimate that between four and six inches will fall across the region, causing slippery road conditions, so leave extra time for your evening commute and drive with extreme caution. Laura L. Davis, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025 The grippy sole provides them with traction on both slippery and rough surfaces. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 July 2025 Plan on slippery road conditions that could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. Jen Guadarrama, IndyStar, 2 July 2025 The water-free, no-rinse stick creates a slippery barrier on the skin so that your razor can smoothly glide across, leaving skin smooth and hydrated with sea moss, hyaluronic acid and ginger root oil. Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for slippery
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slippery
Adjective
  • To preserve your tools, clean them off then tuck them away somewhere cooler, dryer, and shadier like a garden shed or garage.
    Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 14 July 2025
  • In his search for justice on the frontier, however, Rabbi Mo unknowingly wades into the center of a lethal conspiracy tied to a shady land deal.
    Josh Weiss, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Adjective
  • Plenty of horror movies have shifted the focus from vampires to vampire hunters, imagining an underground network of stake-drivers combatting the elusive breed of bloodsuckers.
    Dennis Harvey, Variety, 11 July 2025
  • These medium-sized wild cats are known for their striking golden coats and elusive nature, typically hunting at night.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 11 July 2025
Adjective
  • The treatment increases pavement friction, particularly when wet weather makes roadways slick, and helps to protect concrete surfaces.
    Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 11 July 2025
  • And, travelers attest to their support and durability even on slick, rocky trails.
    Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2025
Adjective
  • But the glowy finish the Glazing Mist imparts isn’t greasy.
    Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 10 July 2025
  • Ouai’s Wave Spray gives that effortless, beachy texture without the crunch, Dae’s Agave Dry Heat + Hold Styling Mist helps lock in your style while fighting frizz, and K18’s Molecular Repair Hair Oil works deep to strengthen and smooth without ever feeling greasy.
    Annie Blackman, Allure, 9 July 2025

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“Slippery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slippery. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.

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