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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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
The interpreter, who introduces himself as Alejandro, manages to grease the skids only slightly.
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Megan Greenwell,
Bloomberg,
9 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
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.
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Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
30 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for grease
Megan Greenwell,
Bloomberg,
9 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
These blue-chip benefactors serve as wrappers, lending AAA ratings to grease the lending gears.
—
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
See All Example Sentences for grease
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grease
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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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This is still a relatively new agency, but these states have come to rely on it and there's no other group that can really facilitate this level of information sharing.
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The Board is committed to ensuring that the revote is conducted fairly, transparently, and in full compliance with all applicable legal requirements, while facilitating a seamless Board transition prior to the start of the 2026–2027 school year in September.
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In 2025, a Notre Dame team that started 0-2 but then dominated its last 10 games, moving to as high as No. 3 in various computer ratings, fell out of the committee’s field at the 11th hour while a three-loss Alabama team that got waxed by Georgia in its conference championship game held at No. 9.
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On Tuesday, June 23, a 70%-illuminated waxing gibbous moon will shine next to Spica.
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One of the gentlest is WD-40, which loosens rust, lubricates parts, and helps protect the surface from further rusting.
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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.
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The father, Marquise Anderson, said Joanna wet the bed on two occasions on a night in February at the house in the 1900 block of Daniel Street.
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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.
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“Grease.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grease. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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