GREASES Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

greases

verb

present tense third-person singular of grease

as in oils

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 facilitates

to free from obstruction or difficulty your help might grease the complicated adoption proceedings

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Recent Examples of greases View this post on Instagram Access greases the gears of the entire apparatus by creating its own positive feedback loop, like an ouroboros of exclusivity. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026 No eyeball-grabbing videos, no partisan commentary or agenda, and none of the edge or snark that greases the gears of the perpetual-political-outrage machine. — Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026 Judge and Schwarber would be dangerous against any league, but my point is that instead of two leagues with distinct rivalries and stars, baseball is now one big, generic blob, which only greases the skids for Manfred’s geographical realignment dream. — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2025 That greases the skids of trust and softens skepticism. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025

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Ramakrishnan typically oils her hair twice a week before washing it.

— Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026

Definition of oils

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The platform replaces disjointed, manual procedures with a single, adaptable system that facilitates real-time coordination between brands, suppliers, retailers, third-party inspection service providers and even testing labs.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 17 July 2026
Pushing for personhood The world’s first embryo adoption program was launched in 1997 by Nightlight Christian Adoptions, which also facilitates traditional domestic and international adoptions.

— Risa Cromer, The Conversation, 17 July 2026

Definition of facilitates

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One of the gentlest is WD-40, which loosens rust, lubricates parts, and helps protect the surface from further rusting.

— Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 June 2026
Sitting for extended periods, staying in the same position during sleep, or otherwise not moving much can reduce levels of synovial fluid, the gel-like substance that lubricates joints.

— Kristen Fischer, Health, 17 Apr. 2026

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The account, SamServed, has posts that date back to November of last year, in which Smith waxes poetic about a Copenhagen restaurant called Kebabistan.

— Li Goldstein, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Feb. 2026
In his op-ed reflecting on the texts, the secretary takes to task the Westminster establishment that allowed Mandelson’s selection, but also waxes philosophical about sexism, diversity, and inclusion.

— Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 10 Feb. 2026