greased 1 of 2

greased

2 of 2

verb

past tense of grease

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of greased
Adjective
Cook everything as directed in a large skillet, then transfer to a greased baking dish and bake as directed. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
Verb
The recipe, found in a community cookbook from 1975, according to a photo shared on Reddit, calls for a batter seasoned with nutmeg to be fried on a griddle greased with bacon fat. Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 31 Aug. 2025 Make sure your griddle is well greased. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025 Yes, subscriber numbers are important but these numbers can be greased via promotional activity or, as mentioned, just generally underpricing the service. Zev Fima, CNBC, 21 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for greased
Adjective
  • Watts wore a navy blue sparkly dress paired with black mules and a slicked back hairstyle.
    Kayla Grant, People.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • But the big keyhole was plain, oiled, in use.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The Fed's current governance has facilitated groupthink that has led to significant monetary-policy errors.
    Adeola Adeosun Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
  • In the last quarter, the partnership has facilitated recovery of more than 26,600 kilograms of textiles from 23 hotels and initiated conversations with 12 hotel groups in Delhi.
    Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • The Supima cotton sheet set is made with a sateen weave, offering a light sheen like you’d get in bamboo sheets without the slippery feel.
    Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2025
  • But more problematic to the scientists today is that the eels are nocturnal, good at hiding and very, very slippery.
    Wesley Bruer, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • For this test, a doctor inserts a gloved, lubricated finger into your rectum to feel for swelling, bleeding, and any prostate abnormalities.
    Mark Gurarie, Health, 12 Sep. 2025
  • 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
Adjective
  • Jason Ardizzone-West’s set is a predictable slick white box, its blank surfaces submissive to the constant barrage of Brad Peterson’s video projections.
    Sara Holdren, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Having his slick-fielding pal Ha-Seong Kim as a teammate again seemed to bring out the best in Jurickson Profar in their first game together with the Atlanta Braves.
    David O'Brien, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Another notable benefit is the formula’s lightweight, non-greasy texture, which melts into the skin without feeling heavy or weighed down.
    Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2025
  • This is not an oily, greasy ramen, but rather, light and flavorful.
    Kim Kay, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • As Hedges waxed poetic about Cantillo’s outing, Cantillo tried to hold back a smile.
    Zack Meisel, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
  • 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

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Greased.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greased. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on greased

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!