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
Peter Debruge, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
Parchment also helps minimize excessive spreading, which so often occurs when using greased pans.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 25 Jan. 2026
Shape the dough into a ball, transfer it to a greased bowl, and cover the bowl with a kitchen towel.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Jan. 2026
Let the paste sit for 10 to 20 minutes, leaving it on longer for heavily greased or soiled areas.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 16 Jan. 2026
Assemble tofu on a greased sheet pan and evenly spray tofu with vegetable oil cooking spray.
—Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 6 Dec. 2025
Pour into a greased loaf pan approximately nine by four-and-a-half inches.
—Jeffrey Steingarten, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2025
Pour into a greased 9-inch-by-11-inch casserole.
—Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Nov. 2025
Place the dough balls on the greased baking sheet, brush lightly with oil, and cover the baking sheet with plastic.
—Katie Parla, Saveur, 30 Oct. 2025
Diego Parrado, Vanity Fair, 18 Jan. 2026
The most important thing to do is to make sure the pan is well greased and floured for easy removal.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 4 Dec. 2025
However, only Hudson’s roots were greased; her ends were glossy and straight without the appearance of hair gel.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 2 Dec. 2025
Where the red ball is greased and waxed before it is finished with a thin cellulose lacquer, the white ball has extra polish applied to it and the pink ball is given a thin spray-coat of paint before they are both finished with a slightly thicker lacquer.
—Matt Roller, New York Times, 1 Dec. 2025
Pour batter into 3 greased and floured 9-inch round cakepans.
—Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025
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
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
Adjective
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
Parchment also helps minimize excessive spreading, which so often occurs when using greased pans.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 25 Jan. 2026
Shape the dough into a ball, transfer it to a greased bowl, and cover the bowl with a kitchen towel.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Jan. 2026
Let the paste sit for 10 to 20 minutes, leaving it on longer for heavily greased or soiled areas.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 16 Jan. 2026
Assemble tofu on a greased sheet pan and evenly spray tofu with vegetable oil cooking spray.
—Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 6 Dec. 2025
Pour into a greased loaf pan approximately nine by four-and-a-half inches.
—Jeffrey Steingarten, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2025
Pour into a greased 9-inch-by-11-inch casserole.
—Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Nov. 2025
Place the dough balls on the greased baking sheet, brush lightly with oil, and cover the baking sheet with plastic.
—Katie Parla, Saveur, 30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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
The most important thing to do is to make sure the pan is well greased and floured for easy removal.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 4 Dec. 2025
However, only Hudson’s roots were greased; her ends were glossy and straight without the appearance of hair gel.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 2 Dec. 2025
Where the red ball is greased and waxed before it is finished with a thin cellulose lacquer, the white ball has extra polish applied to it and the pink ball is given a thin spray-coat of paint before they are both finished with a slightly thicker lacquer.
—Matt Roller, New York Times, 1 Dec. 2025
Pour batter into 3 greased and floured 9-inch round cakepans.
—Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025
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
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
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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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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Owners of the 2015 Chevy Equinox LS frequently report engine issues because of oil leaks that cause parts of the engine to not be oiled properly, according to ReRev, a car advice website.—
Gina Lee Castro,
jsonline.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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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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Other communications referenced financial ties and introductions facilitated by Epstein, including meetings with prominent business figures, as well as broader correspondence and internal notes referencing allegations, warnings and speculation surrounding Epstein’s activities.—
Efrat Lachter , Amelie Botbol,
FOXNews.com,
15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Grime and oil on the road surface mix with water to make the road slippery.—
Mobile Web,
Mercury News,
16 Feb. 2026
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The property brings that slippery ideal much closer to reality, and leading the charge is its Revital Method.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
16 Feb. 2026
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Inspect them for rust and any sticky residue which can be wiped away with WD-40 (which also help keep the hinges lubricated).—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
10 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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The singer completed the look with a bold snake choker necklace and a super slick bun.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
15 Feb. 2026
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When skin starts feeling slick or congested, Medicube’s Zero Pore Pads help restore balance.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
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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Yet the genre waxed and waned in popularity amid its many transformations; in The Atlantic alone, writers have repeatedly declared the rise, death, and revival of the Western.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Meals are greasy, spicy and repetitive, the couple said — the same limited options for adults and children alike.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
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Who wants to deal with a greasy, slippery squeeze-tube?—
Claire West,
InStyle,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Greased.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greased. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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