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
Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
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
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
Verb
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Since 2021, InvestHK, the city's official investment promotion body, has facilitated the establishment of 140 family offices and expects this number to reach 200 this year.—
Jason Lau,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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The ability to experience the same dorm room recollections among strangers is a potent exercise facilitated by Oasis’ reunion.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
26 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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What was surprising was how slippery the ball gets after a couple of throws, due to the moisture on the field.—
James Wallace,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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The slippery tradition dates back to the Ottoman Empire.—
Daniel Wine,
CNN Money,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Tteokbokki, for the uninitiated, is a dish of chewy, cylindrical rice cakes (tteok) that are typically slicked with a spicy savory-sweet sauce.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
21 Aug. 2025
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With his brow perennially furrowed and hair slicked with sweat, Riley has the exact look and bearing of a suavely addled wrong-man figure from British thrillers of yore — and thus makes a suitably bemused proxy for the viewers in this wasteland of mounting chaos and absurdity.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
19 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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There’s a lot to like about the design—relatively slim, slick front- and back-end chassis lighting, a comfortable keyboard, and a nice display—and the performance is plenty capable.—
Matthew Buzzi,
PC Magazine,
3 Sep. 2025
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And more often than not, the real experience at home failed to live up to the slick illustrations promised on the sticker of a Sega Genesis cartridge.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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
Adjective
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Dip a microfiber cloth into the water and then gently scrub away any greasy spots on your cabinets.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
6 Sep. 2025
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And because Rhode is all about keeping skin health front of mind, the product ensures lasting hydration that never enters greasy territory.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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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Her pubic hair is not waxed or colored.—
Weike Wang,
Harpers Magazine,
20 Aug. 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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“Greased.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greased. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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