as in slicked
having or being a surface so smooth as to greatly reduce traction
the floor was greased with condensation, and so we slid everywhere we went
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as in oiled
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 facilitated
to free from obstruction or difficulty
your help might grease the complicated adoption proceedings
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Recent Examples of greased
Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 June 2026
Bake from frozen at 425ºF in greased skillet, adding an extra 5 to 10 minutes as needed.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 11 May 2026
Women also took part in the greased pig contest.
—Arkansas Online, 9 May 2026
Place in the oven on a greased pan for 25-30 minutes.
—Anita Jaisinghani, Houston Chronicle, 17 Mar. 2026
Fit it into a greased 9-inch pie plate, letting the dough settle naturally into the corners.
—Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 27 Feb. 2026
With his neat suit and greased hair, Murphy (who’ll be battered and bloody by the film’s finale) looks about as presentable as a mechanic possibly could.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 28 May 2026
With the title in their grasp, the Ducks have greased up their fingers, fumbling into a four-game winless slump.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 4 Apr. 2026
The Crew Module side hatch cover is removed, and the seals are greased, cleaned and inspected before the 500-pound hatch door is shut and latched using special tools, including a socket wrench and ratchet.
—Miles Doran, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
In reality, according to a person with knowledge of the deal, Tal greased an employee from Griffin’s office to get the boss’s number, then called him incessantly.
—James D. Walsh, Curbed, 10 Mar. 2026
So, yes, the speeds and feeds are all greased up for quick performance.
—Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 4 Mar. 2026
Without taking away from Newsom’s work ethic, this memoir cannot help underlining how much his smooth upward assent has been greased by family connections.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 24 Feb. 2026
The pan is greased with baking spray, lined with parchment paper, then layered with thin slices of blood orange.
—Amisha Gurbani, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 Feb. 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
Adjective
Place the rolls in a greased 9- x 13-inch pan.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 June 2026
Bake from frozen at 425ºF in greased skillet, adding an extra 5 to 10 minutes as needed.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 11 May 2026
Women also took part in the greased pig contest.
—Arkansas Online, 9 May 2026
Place in the oven on a greased pan for 25-30 minutes.
—Anita Jaisinghani, Houston Chronicle, 17 Mar. 2026
Fit it into a greased 9-inch pie plate, letting the dough settle naturally into the corners.
—Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 27 Feb. 2026
With his neat suit and greased hair, Murphy (who’ll be battered and bloody by the film’s finale) looks about as presentable as a mechanic possibly could.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
Verb
With the turf greased by his players, who had emptied their water bottles in anticipation, Glasner slid through the guard of honour on his belly to mimic his celebration after winning the Europa League with Eintracht Frankfurt in 2022.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 28 May 2026
With the title in their grasp, the Ducks have greased up their fingers, fumbling into a four-game winless slump.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 4 Apr. 2026
The Crew Module side hatch cover is removed, and the seals are greased, cleaned and inspected before the 500-pound hatch door is shut and latched using special tools, including a socket wrench and ratchet.
—Miles Doran, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
In reality, according to a person with knowledge of the deal, Tal greased an employee from Griffin’s office to get the boss’s number, then called him incessantly.
—James D. Walsh, Curbed, 10 Mar. 2026
So, yes, the speeds and feeds are all greased up for quick performance.
—Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 4 Mar. 2026
Without taking away from Newsom’s work ethic, this memoir cannot help underlining how much his smooth upward assent has been greased by family connections.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 24 Feb. 2026
The pan is greased with baking spray, lined with parchment paper, then layered with thin slices of blood orange.
—Amisha Gurbani, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 Feb. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for greased
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Outside the Grand Rex theater in Paris, the 36-year-old actress arrived in a slicked bob and a bold red lip.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
18 Dec. 2025
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Watts wore a navy blue sparkly dress paired with black mules and a slicked back hairstyle.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Cavallari posted a clip of her and her oiled-up, bronzed six-pack in action on Instagram.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
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Don't use water on raw or oiled wood surfaces.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
22 May 2026
Verb
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These walks have facilitated a level of candid, unstructured dialogue that builds the relational capital necessary to weather the inevitable storms of a startup.—
Vikram Joshi,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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HomeExchange has expanded 50% per year over the past three years and facilitated more than 460,000 exchanges in 2024.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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Though most trails are fairly easy in TRNP, hiking boots protect better than sneakers or sandals (especially when trails are slippery after a rain).—
Julia Sayers Gokhale,
Midwest Living,
1 June 2026
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The recordings depict Combs as anxious, controlling and embattled, hyperaware of his legal and PR team’s slippery grasp on his situation.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
30 May 2026
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Specifically, these plummeting estrogen levels impair your body's baseline production of natural hyaluronic acid, collagen, and elastin, the building blocks that keep your skin bouncy, plump, and lubricated.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
28 May 2026
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Chain The final check is to make sure the bike’s chain is properly lubricated and not overly stretched out.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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In its first international friendly since March, the US showed off slick offense in a 3-2 win over Senegal in Charlotte, North Carolina, on May 31.—
Jim Sciutto,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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Short-and-sweet patent pieces from Christian Siriano and Ferrari had a distinctly slick shine, while at Kate Barton, satin organza gave her flirty designs a glassy glint.—
InStyle,
InStyle,
7 June 2026
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However, various secessionist movements waxed and waned during the period between independence and the Civil War.—
Scott Spires Britannica Editors June 3,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
3 June 2026
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When skis are waxed, tiny particles and chemicals – including PFAS – can become airborne.—
Kathryn Crawford,
The Conversation,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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Follow this step-by-step method to keep your smoker free from greasy buildup that can cause a potential fire hazard, affect the taste of your food, and attract unwanted pests.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
4 June 2026
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Yes, these methods will work for any greasy type of stain.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
4 June 2026
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“Greased.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greased. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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