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
Arkansas Online, 2 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
To a greased 8- x 8-inch pan, pour the batter.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 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
Parchment also helps minimize excessive spreading, which so often occurs when using greased pans.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 25 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
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
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
Adjective
This deception is slicker than a greased pig!
—Arkansas Online, 2 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
To a greased 8- x 8-inch pan, pour the batter.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 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
Parchment also helps minimize excessive spreading, which so often occurs when using greased pans.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 25 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
Verb
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
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
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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If your tofu sticks, the pan likely wasn’t hot enough (or oiled enough).—
Claire Saffitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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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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All of this has been a long time coming, given how repetitive and stagnant the NHL’s Final Four has become, and it’s been facilitated partly by (a) the salary cap finally opening up post-pandemic and (b) the aging out of the cores of so many of the old guard.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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And cooperation is facilitated by finding common ground.—
Justin Callais,
Twin Cities,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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And the plates would ice up overnight and melt during the day and the diamond plate floor would get wet and slippery.—
Jody Mamone,
Hartford Courant,
8 Mar. 2026
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Trekking poles help with slippery descents, and gaiters or quick-dry pants can make muddy crossings more comfortable.—
Alexandra Gillespie,
Outside,
6 Mar. 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
Adjective
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Jared Wright skated it down and turned back a slick pass for Laughton, whose whirling, sharp-angle bid beat Dobeš improbably to the far side.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
8 Mar. 2026
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In the end, such planning was rendered redundant by a combination of VAR and slick Chelsea play in extra time, leaving Wrexham to focus on perhaps making this fixture an annual event in the Premier League.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Soda crystals should not be used on aluminum, fiberglass, or waxed, painted, or treated wood, nor on delicate fabrics, including silk, wool, lace, and embellishments.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Mar. 2026
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The actress went on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and waxed rhapsodic about cruising, following a trip to Antarctica.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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A bit greasy This toning body cream helps target cellulite on the legs by eliminating bumps and uneven texture.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
6 Mar. 2026
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L’Oréal Age Perfect Sunscreen This sunscreen goes on with a lightweight, non-greasy feeling while moisturizing your skin for lasting hydration.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Greased.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greased. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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