GREASED Synonyms: 84 Similar and Opposite Words

greased 1 of 2

adjective

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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greased

2 of 2

verb

past tense of grease

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

Adjective

Spoon the filling into flour tortillas, roll them up, and place them seam-side down in a greased 9x13 baking dish. — Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2026 Youngsters romped through the crowd, happily indulging in eggthrowing or dunking-machine antics or trying to climb to the pinnacle of a greased pole, where a $20 bill waited. — Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 July 2026 Using greased ¼-cup measure, drop cookie dough 3 inches apart onto prepared baking sheets. — ABC News, 29 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

Verb

Guys loaded the shipment onto their boat once lots of hands had been greased. — George Boedecker Jr, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026 David Luiz, Samuel Eto’o, Andre Schurrle — all these players contributed in some way to Chelsea’s success during the years when various fixers and middlemen were having their palms greased. — Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026 Line greased pan with parchment paper, allowing about 2 inches to extend past the edges. — Chadwick Boyd, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 2026 Whether they're getting greased after a Super Bowl or spoiling All-Star rosters, does any city's poles get as much attention as Philadelphia's? — Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026 My grid is, like, Turkish men getting their pecs greased up with oil, and then the other half is beautiful girls in Los Angeles emulsifying pasta in the pan. — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 June 2026 There is a temptation to expand the view of this ruling, to look at the slippery slope that has been legally greased and pontificate about how this will lead to the further damnation of college sports. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 8 June 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for greased

Adjective

Between rough-cut fringe, mermaid wave extensions, a bouffant side part and a slicked ponytail, Madix and Bembridge fearlessly sampled every style and silhouette in the big book of hair this season.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 13 July 2026
But if opting for a slicked knot that eliminates all natural texture feels a little too intense, a relaxed and romantic ballet bun can provide some welcome balance.

— Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 4 July 2026

Definition of slicked

Verb

But after a stint in the minors with the Chicago White Sox organization at age 31 — facilitated by Bulls owner Jerry Reinsdorf, who also owned the MLB franchise — the star guard returned to his first love.

— Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026
And without oversight from Washington, DC, an increasing number of states are looking to take action as experts fear a wave of gambling addiction, facilitated by a surge in interest for betting on platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket.

— Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of facilitated

Adjective

Prepare for possibly slippery and muddy mosh pits at Shaky Knees or an evening inside because some stormy weather is expected Saturday in Atlanta, even while feels-like temperatures will climb to triple digits.

— Caroline Silva, AJC.com, 19 Sep. 2026
Rocks and boulders in and along creeks will often be slippery from years of erosion.

— Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of slippery

Verb

Your eyes constantly produce a thin layer of basal tears to keep the cornea lubricated, and the duct quietly shuttles that trickle into the nose, where it’s absorbed or blended into normal nasal mucus without a trace.

— Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
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

Definition of lubricated

Adjective

Your fingers will be slick, so do not eat these at your laptop or around any sensitive paperwork or potential crime scenes.

— Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026
Stone and Robert Icke, for example, have both built careers on transplanting old stories into slick contemporary containers, and, in varying degrees, those containers can come packed with power.

— Sara Holdren, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of slick

Verb

Kiffin opted for the Rebels, and after two years in town, Kiffin waxed poetic about how Oxford had saved him.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2026
Instead of high fashion and high heels, waxed Barbour jackets, jeans, Birkenstocks and Blundstones are the unofficial uniform.

— Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of waxed

Adjective

After running the gauntlet of crash barriers and hordes of fans, guests were treated to salty French fries and greasy burgers, with gin tonics and martinis to quench their thirst.

— Mary Wenthur, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
Finally, buff off the excess oil with a clean, dry cloth until the surface no longer feels greasy or oily.

— Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 17 Sep. 2026