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
Thoroughly grease a 9-inch (23-centimeter) nonstick springform pan with coconut oil and line the bottom with parchment paper.
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CNN Money, 24 Jan. 2026
But while London is a machine greased by centuries of tradition, Montecito has been a different story, with the couple's reputation facing strong headwinds in recent years.
—Diego Parrado, Vanity Fair, 18 Jan. 2026
Lightly grease a small roasting pan or gratin dish with olive oil and place 8 (1- to 1 1/2-inch wide) strips of roasted and peeled red bell peppers in single layer.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 29 Dec. 2025
And heaven knows there are means in Silicon Valley to grease some skids.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 5 Dec. 2025
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CNN Money, 24 Jan. 2026
But while London is a machine greased by centuries of tradition, Montecito has been a different story, with the couple's reputation facing strong headwinds in recent years.
—Diego Parrado, Vanity Fair, 18 Jan. 2026
Lightly grease a small roasting pan or gratin dish with olive oil and place 8 (1- to 1 1/2-inch wide) strips of roasted and peeled red bell peppers in single layer.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 29 Dec. 2025
And heaven knows there are means in Silicon Valley to grease some skids.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 5 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grease
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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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Prevent rust by cleaning cast iron right after cooking, drying it thoroughly, and oiling it every time.—
Emily Benda Gaylord,
The Spruce,
17 Jan. 2026
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The Swedish bank was established soon after a war with Russia at the end of the 1650s and facilitated the Great Northern War of shifting coalitions that engulfed the Baltic from 1700-1721.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
15 Feb. 2026
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What can commissioners do to improve relationships between Mecklenburg County and the municipalities within it to facilitate intergovernmental cooperation?—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Feb. 2026
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Or read Russ Parsons, also a former Food editor, wax on about citrus featuring Lazy Mary’s Lemon Tart).—
Carolynn Carreño,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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As that reopening date nears, some longtime residents have waxed nostalgic over its legacy as a beacon of entertainment in a community that was barred from patronizing other theaters in North Texas.—
Uwa Ede-Osifo,
Dallas Morning News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Foreign aid might lubricate that conversation too.—
Hana Kiros,
The Atlantic,
3 Feb. 2026
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Those seals need to be wiped clean periodically and lubricated.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
USA Today,
22 Jan. 2026
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When cleaning, first wet the glasses or use a lens spray before wiping.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2026
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Focus on even moisture at the soil level, and avoid wetting the flowers and the rest of the plant, if possible.—
Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Grease.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grease. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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