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
Yes, subscriber numbers are important but these numbers can be greased via promotional activity or, as mentioned, just generally underpricing the service.
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Zev Fima, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2025
That greases the skids of trust and softens skepticism.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
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.com, 2 Aug. 2025
But back to Cyrus, who also wears key looks from Maison Margiela’s Avant-Première Collection for fall 2025, which includes crinkled, faded and hand-greased looks.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Zev Fima, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2025
That greases the skids of trust and softens skepticism.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
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.com, 2 Aug. 2025
But back to Cyrus, who also wears key looks from Maison Margiela’s Avant-Première Collection for fall 2025, which includes crinkled, faded and hand-greased looks.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grease
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When making thin-crust pizzas, avoid oiling or greasing the pan; instead, sprinkle some cornmeal or semolina to prevent sticking.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Aug. 2025
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High-carbon steel requires drying and oiling after each wash to prevent rust, so be sure to consider this when selecting your options.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
25 Aug. 2025
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Moreno said Echevarría’s lawyers failed to provide convincing evidence that Expedia Group facilitated the bookings and that the holding company could not be held liable for the actions of its subsidiary.—
Nora Gamez Torres,
Miami Herald,
8 Sep. 2025
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At the center sits the 72-foot-tall installation of 1,632 curved glass panels, which facilitate energy-saving airflow while bathing the terminal in natural light.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
8 Sep. 2025
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See the full list of competitors and their partners, then press PLAY on the video above to watch Ribeiro and Derek Hough wax nostalgic about that unexpected dancefloor interlude.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
3 Sep. 2025
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On the off-day between the Yankees' series in Chicago and Houston, manager Aaron Boone was in Chapel Hill, watching as the Tar Heels were waxed 48-14 by the TCU Horned Frogs in Bill Belichick's debut as UNC's head coach.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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Potential for wetting rain exists and could provide additional containment opportunities.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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To clean, start by wetting the inside of your shower.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
20 Aug. 2025
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With the wheels lubricated by an August news release, a 9-3 Sooners team could glide into the playoff.—
Blake Toppmeyer,
USA TODAY,
21 Aug. 2025
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Why did my adapter cost $225? SAE International, the engineering group that created standards for everything from lubricating oil to how heavy a trailer a vehicle can safely tow, oversaw standards for reliable adapters that work with all vehicles and chargers.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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“Grease.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grease. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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