as in slicked
having or being a surface so smooth as to greatly reduce traction
the floor was greased with condensation, and so we slid everywhere we went
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as in oiled
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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as in facilitated
to free from obstruction or difficulty
your help might grease the complicated adoption proceedings
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Recent Examples of greased
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 June 2026
Bake from frozen at 425ºF in greased skillet, adding an extra 5 to 10 minutes as needed.
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Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
11 May 2026
Women also took part in the greased pig contest.
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Arkansas Online,
9 May 2026
Place in the oven on a greased pan for 25-30 minutes.
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Anita Jaisinghani,
Houston Chronicle,
17 Mar. 2026
Fit it into a greased 9-inch pie plate, letting the dough settle naturally into the corners.
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Monti Carlo,
AJC.com,
27 Feb. 2026
With his neat suit and greased hair, Murphy (who’ll be battered and bloody by the film’s finale) looks about as presentable as a mechanic possibly could.
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Peter Debruge,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 June 2026
There is a temptation to expand the view of this ruling, to look at the slippery slope that has been legally greased and pontificate about how this will lead to the further damnation of college sports.
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Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
8 June 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.
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Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
With the title in their grasp, the Ducks have greased up their fingers, fumbling into a four-game winless slump.
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Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2026
The Crew Module side hatch cover is removed, and the seals are greased, cleaned and inspected before the 500-pound hatch door is shut and latched using special tools, including a socket wrench and ratchet.
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Miles Doran,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
In reality, according to a person with knowledge of the deal, Tal greased an employee from Griffin’s office to get the boss’s number, then called him incessantly.
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James D. Walsh,
Curbed,
10 Mar. 2026
So, yes, the speeds and feeds are all greased up for quick performance.
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Eric Zeman,
PC Magazine,
4 Mar. 2026
Without taking away from Newsom’s work ethic, this memoir cannot help underlining how much his smooth upward assent has been greased by family connections.
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Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Place the rolls in a greased 9- x 13-inch pan.
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Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 June 2026
Bake from frozen at 425ºF in greased skillet, adding an extra 5 to 10 minutes as needed.
—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
11 May 2026
Women also took part in the greased pig contest.
—
Arkansas Online,
9 May 2026
Place in the oven on a greased pan for 25-30 minutes.
—
Anita Jaisinghani,
Houston Chronicle,
17 Mar. 2026
Fit it into a greased 9-inch pie plate, letting the dough settle naturally into the corners.
—
Monti Carlo,
AJC.com,
27 Feb. 2026
With his neat suit and greased hair, Murphy (who’ll be battered and bloody by the film’s finale) looks about as presentable as a mechanic possibly could.
—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
My grid is, like, Turkish men getting their pecs greased up with oil, and then the other half is beautiful girls in Los Angeles emulsifying pasta in the pan.
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Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 June 2026
There is a temptation to expand the view of this ruling, to look at the slippery slope that has been legally greased and pontificate about how this will lead to the further damnation of college sports.
—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
8 June 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
With the title in their grasp, the Ducks have greased up their fingers, fumbling into a four-game winless slump.
—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2026
The Crew Module side hatch cover is removed, and the seals are greased, cleaned and inspected before the 500-pound hatch door is shut and latched using special tools, including a socket wrench and ratchet.
—
Miles Doran,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
In reality, according to a person with knowledge of the deal, Tal greased an employee from Griffin’s office to get the boss’s number, then called him incessantly.
—
James D. Walsh,
Curbed,
10 Mar. 2026
So, yes, the speeds and feeds are all greased up for quick performance.
—
Eric Zeman,
PC Magazine,
4 Mar. 2026
Without taking away from Newsom’s work ethic, this memoir cannot help underlining how much his smooth upward assent has been greased by family connections.
—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for greased
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Zendaya complemented her partner by wearing a black Christopher Cowan minidress and Christian Louboutin heels, paired with a slicked back hairstyle.
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The main event, though, is the ski room—where ski butlers furnish guests with state-of-the-art skis before sliding them onto the slicked Jardin Alpin piste with or without an instructor.
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Cavallari posted a clip of her and her oiled-up, bronzed six-pack in action on Instagram.
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Don't use water on raw or oiled wood surfaces.
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The AllHere deal was reportedly facilitated with the help of Debra Kerr, an edtech salesperson who maintained a long-standing personal friendship and professional association with Carvalho dating back to the 2000s, according to public records cited by the Los Angeles Times.
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So far, the program has facilitated the births of about 490 children in 12 years, according to government figures.
Adjective
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The velvet coating does a better job of gripping slippery fabrics and delicate garments than plastic or metal alternatives.
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The shoe’s outsole is also made with rubber pods that make the sneaker extra grippy on slippery surfaces.
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Specifically, these plummeting estrogen levels impair your body's baseline production of natural hyaluronic acid, collagen, and elastin, the building blocks that keep your skin bouncy, plump, and lubricated.
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Chain The final check is to make sure the bike’s chain is properly lubricated and not overly stretched out.
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Tolbert also made a slick play to end the game.
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Much like his longstanding working relationships with BlocBoy JB and Sexyy Red, Tay Keith also had a similar footing with Drake, providing the soundscape for some of the 6 God’s slickest sneak disses.
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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.
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However, various secessionist movements waxed and waned during the period between independence and the Civil War.
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Drake gets greasy over Tay Keith’s crisp, hard-hitting drum patterns.
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The lightweight formula is infused with fermented saururus, kukui oil, cacay oil, and squalane to soften, soothe, and deeply hydrate without leaving behind a greasy feel.
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