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as in to cream
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to defeat by a large margin
I can't believe I bet on a football team that ended up getting waxed 45-0
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as in to increase
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
the commitment of the young volunteers to the cause seems to wax and wane
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Recent Examples of wax
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
14 June 2026
In one particularly confessional episode, the Belgian star lavishes his wife with praise while waxing lyrical about his past mistakes.
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Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 June 2026
However, various secessionist movements waxed and waned during the period between independence and the Civil War.
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Scott Spires Britannica Editors June 3,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
3 June 2026
Specifically, the study found that concentrations of PFAS in dust in wax rooms dropped significantly after the fluoro bans were implemented and waxing areas were cleaned.
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Kathryn Crawford,
The Conversation,
3 June 2026
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On this coming Tuesday and Wednesday evening, the new waxing crescent moon will pass by the planets.
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Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
14 June 2026
In one particularly confessional episode, the Belgian star lavishes his wife with praise while waxing lyrical about his past mistakes.
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Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 June 2026
However, various secessionist movements waxed and waned during the period between independence and the Civil War.
—
Scott Spires Britannica Editors June 3,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
3 June 2026
Specifically, the study found that concentrations of PFAS in dust in wax rooms dropped significantly after the fluoro bans were implemented and waxing areas were cleaned.
—
Kathryn Crawford,
The Conversation,
3 June 2026
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Proponents hope the move – also known as the PhilAtom Law – will boost public trust and grease the wheels of foreign investment.
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Small strawberries, stems removed and halved Directions Lightly grease a 13- x 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
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Clarity is the butter creamed with sugar.
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In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter.
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The rent on our apartment has increased by about 70% over the past six years.
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Angels reliever Ryan Zeferjahn (4-3) struck out two in a scoreless seventh to earn the win and increase his hitless streak to 10 innings, with 19 strikeouts, over his last nine appearances.
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With his second-half goal in Saturday’s 2-0 win over Panama, Kane became England’s all-time leading scorer at the World Cup.
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During the last homestand, the day after the bottom of the order struck out consecutively with the bases loaded in what became a walk-off win against the Baltimore Orioles, Roberts called over Ryan Ward and Alex Freeland in the dugout during batting practice.
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Warm Wood with Brushed Brass Probably the most obvious sign your kitchen is not a member of Generation Alpha is warm wood cabinetry and brushed or oiled brass hardware, especially if both elements feature highly decorative details.
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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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Police have arrested a 22-year-old man who was caught on camera whipping a yellow taxi cab with a belt, damaging the hood, following the Knicks’ comeback victory in Game 4 of the NBA finals, officials said Friday.
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Democrats work ceaselessly to whip the American people into a frenzy of hate and conflict.
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Why the at-home mani pedi trend is growing Three forces are driving the shift, including DIY beauty habits that stuck after the pandemic, the rising price of salon services and a steady stream of social tutorials that make at-home nails feel achievable.
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Estate sales are also a source, though Miranda-Martin feels the rising popularity of these sales in Los Angeles has led to an increase in pricing.
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The Property Brothers star, 48, got candid about previously letting his work bleed too much into his home life, to the point where his 4-year-old son, Parker, started noticing.
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The small island nation off the western coast of Africa, which is making its debut on soccer’s grandest stage, already held 2010 champion Spain to a 0-0 draw and then came from behind to get a 2-2 result against Uruguay.
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“Wax.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wax. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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