How to Use oiled in a Sentence

oiled

adjective
  • Place the vegetables in the oiled pan.
  • Let dough sit in an oiled bowl large enough to double in size.
    Nancy Miller, The Courier-Journal, 3 Apr. 2018
  • Place the dough in a large, oiled bowl, turning to coat all sides.
    Country Living, 15 Dec. 2014
  • Place thighs, skin-side up, on oiled grates over the unlit side of grill.
    People Staff, Peoplemag, 27 Sep. 2022
  • Let that rise for 2 hours in an oiled bowl somewhere warm and cozy.
    Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit, 6 Mar. 2018
  • Place chicken wings on oiled grate, and cover with grill lid.
    People Staff, PEOPLE.com, 30 July 2022
  • Wildlife rescuers search for oiled wildlife and check their vital signs.
    Matthias Gafni, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 Oct. 2021
  • Your best defense is a grill that’s pristine, oiled, and hot.
    Alison Roman, Bon Appetit, 12 May 2017
  • Phelan’s men were issued an oiled leather tumpline with two long tails.
    Pippa Biddle, The Atlantic, 18 Aug. 2017
  • Brush a tortilla with some oil and lay the oiled side down on a hot griddle.
    Tribune News Service, cleveland, 29 Apr. 2021
  • The salad should be lightly oiled, and heavy on the flaky salt and lemon juice.
    The New York Times News Service Syndicate, The Denver Post, 18 Nov. 2019
  • Grease outside of can and place in center of a large oiled cookie sheet.
    Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, 12 Jan. 2018
  • Grease outside of can and place in center of large oiled baking sheet.
    The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, 15 Nov. 2019
  • All work is sanded to an ultra-fine grit for a smooth surface and oiled.
    Atlanta Life, ajc, 3 Apr. 2018
  • Bring stuffing to room temp, cover with oiled foil, and bake 10 min.
    Kate Merker, Woman's Day, 7 Oct. 2020
  • Transfer to oiled pan (dough will cover entire pan).
    Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
  • Add the salt, then pour the oil into your hands over the bowl and work the dough further with oiled hands.
    Sarah Fritsche, San Francisco Chronicle, 1 Mar. 2018
  • Rub all over with oil and dust with ground coriander, then place on an oiled baking sheet.
    The New York Times News Service Syndicate, The Denver Post, 1 July 2020
  • These bases were filled in with wood, which was removed, oiled, and stored when games were not being held.
    Janelle Peters, The Atlantic, 26 May 2017
  • Place 1 portion at a time on the oiled, upside-down baking sheet.
    cleveland, 25 June 2020
  • The flooring on the main level is oak in boards of random widths with an oiled finish.
    Kim Palmer, Star Tribune, 4 Sep. 2020
  • With oiled fingers, gently stretch the dough to cover the entire pan.
    Bianca Betancourt, Harper's BAZAAR, 4 Nov. 2021
  • Place on oiled baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
    Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Cover again with same piece of oiled plastic and chill at least 8 hours and up to 24.
    Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit, 19 Mar. 2018
  • At low speeds and low demand the rear motor does all the work in near silence of oiled electrons.
    Dan Neil, WSJ, 21 Sep. 2018
  • The oiled leather softens and develops a unique finish over time, so no two pairs look quite the same.
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 29 Aug. 2025
  • Roasting the oiled rice makes the edges especially crisp, while the center grains stay plump and moist.
    The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
  • The kitchen built-ins also have curved detailing where the oiled oak veneer meets cream lacquer panels.
    Nicolas Milon, Architectural Digest, 30 May 2026
  • The durable maple surface arrives pre-oiled and resists staining remarkably well.
    Lizzy Briskin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Jan. 2026
  • Using oiled fingers, press dough evenly over the bottom and about 1 1/2 inches up the sides of the pan.
    Emily Teel, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2026

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