1
as in to oil
to coat (something) with a slippery substance in order to reduce friction
make sure you grease the pan before you put the batter in
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2
as in to facilitate
to free from obstruction or difficulty
your help might grease the complicated adoption proceedings
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Recent Examples of grease
These blue-chip benefactors serve as wrappers, lending AAA ratings to grease the lending gears.
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Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 2 June 2026
The glass container has a pour spout and a spray nozzle so users can fill it up with the oil of their choice to grease pans or top dips.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
With the turf greased by his players, who had emptied their water bottles in anticipation, Glasner slid through the guard of honour on his belly to mimic his celebration after winning the Europa League with Eintracht Frankfurt in 2022.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 28 May 2026
Officials are additionally warning residents not to pour fats, oils, or grease down household drains because those substances eventually enter the water system and can impact the bay.
—Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 20 May 2026
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Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 2 June 2026
The glass container has a pour spout and a spray nozzle so users can fill it up with the oil of their choice to grease pans or top dips.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
With the turf greased by his players, who had emptied their water bottles in anticipation, Glasner slid through the guard of honour on his belly to mimic his celebration after winning the Europa League with Eintracht Frankfurt in 2022.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 28 May 2026
Officials are additionally warning residents not to pour fats, oils, or grease down household drains because those substances eventually enter the water system and can impact the bay.
—Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 20 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grease
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Cavallari posted a clip of her and her oiled-up, bronzed six-pack in action on Instagram.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
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Cook the steak Lightly oil the steaks and place on a hot grill.—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
26 May 2026
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So far, the program has facilitated the births of about 490 children in 12 years, according to government figures.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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These types of commissions, which have facilitated significant improvements in other states’ public defender systems, are usually established by the governor.—
Anat Rubin,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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On Tuesday, June 23, a 70%-illuminated waxing gibbous moon will shine next to Spica.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
19 June 2026
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Later, over a poolside lunch, Strong waxed poetic about the feeling of wearing Loro Piana and learning about sailing from Casiraghi, a prolific sailboat racer.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
17 June 2026
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Or Gaudette represents the brave, bold, knock-you-on-your-backside future of filmmaking in a much worse way, in which time, money, actors or anything human the process might lubricate or use as lubricant has quietly slipped away.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
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Water Drinking an adequate amount of water daily has been shown to help lower blood sugar levels, lubricate your joints, and benefit your overall health.—
Laura Schober,
Health,
12 June 2026
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From hand pumps in British pubs to wet foam in Czech cafes, beer is poured a variety of ways throughout the world and in various glassware.—
Em Sauter,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Irrigation should be applied at the base of the plant at the soil line to avoid wetting the blooms.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
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“Grease.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grease. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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