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
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
Lightly grease paper with softened butter.
—Holly Riordan, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2026
The pan is greased with baking spray, lined with parchment paper, then layered with thin slices of blood orange.
—Amisha Gurbani, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 Feb. 2026
Apply the paste to grease stains and let the paste sit for a couple of minutes.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
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Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 24 Feb. 2026
Lightly grease paper with softened butter.
—Holly Riordan, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2026
The pan is greased with baking spray, lined with parchment paper, then layered with thin slices of blood orange.
—Amisha Gurbani, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 Feb. 2026
Apply the paste to grease stains and let the paste sit for a couple of minutes.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grease
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If your tofu sticks, the pan likely wasn’t hot enough (or oiled enough).—
Claire Saffitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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Routine Maintenance for Your Butcher Block Keeping butcher block properly oiled is one of the best ways to protect it from wear and bacteria.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
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Leigh Wambsganss, the Republican candidate and a Mercy Culture ally, had become a minor MAGA celebrity, owing to her role in facilitating a far-right takeover of the area’s school boards.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026
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Her profound artistry is rooted in deep musical literacy facilitating her dual role as a vocalist and a composer.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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However, before Kemper could wax poetic about the importance of a film's score, the stars were handed notes from the audience.—
Marina Watts,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Mar. 2026
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Though when he’s finally seen in full evil flight, the actor is arguably allowed to wax a little too cute about it.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2026
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At dinner, our five-course feasts were lubricated by small-batch Peruvian wines.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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Staying hydrated helps your body get rid of waste, lubricate joints, and protect your spinal cord.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Health,
3 Mar. 2026
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Lightly wet a microfiber cloth with warm water, being careful not to over-soak it.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
15 Mar. 2026
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Considerations Before Getting Started Before cleaning your sidewalks, gather some basic safety equipment such as gloves and eye protection, and protect plants and grass bordering your sidewalk from bleach and cleaners by wetting them down and covering them with plastic sheeting or old towels.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Grease.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grease. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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