GREASING Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

greasing

verb

present participle of grease

as in oiling

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 facilitating

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

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Recent Examples of greasing Preheat the oven to 350ºF and prep your pan by greasing the bottom and sides of a 13x9 with cooking spray or butter. — Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2026 Todd starred in these films for over 20 years, greasing lines all over Wyoming’s Tetons, California’s Sierras, and Alaska’s Chugach mountains that other skiers and snowboarders didn’t even think were ridable. — Outside Online, 28 Jan. 2026 Foil can stick or tear without greasing. — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2026 Recipes often call for greasing the pan with a thin layer of fat (and sometimes dusting it with flour, cocoa powder or sugar) to help the cake release from the baking pan. — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Dec. 2025 Place all the ingredients in blender (except nonstick spray or oil for greasing pan). — Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 22 Sep. 2025 When making thin-crust pizzas, avoid oiling or greasing the pan; instead, sprinkle some cornmeal or semolina to prevent sticking. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025

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Verb

One of the easiest ways to take care of your nails at home is by oiling them.

— Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 29 June 2026
Prevent rust by cleaning cast iron right after cooking, drying it thoroughly, and oiling it every time.

— Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 17 Jan. 2026

Definition of oiling

Verb

The mediators are facilitating the indirect diplomacy to attempt to return to a truce and allow the Strait of Hormuz to reopen.

— Khaled Wassef, CBS News, 10 July 2026
Coach Tiago Splitter plans to utilize Swain in a point guard role throughout summer league, shifting his attention from scoring to facilitating.

— Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026

Definition of facilitating

Verb

Jubail in eastern Saudi Arabia is home to one of the world's largest industrial cities, where steel, gasoline, petrochemicals, lubricating oil and chemical fertilizers are produced.

— CBS News, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
In Europa's near-vacuum, heat from friction would dissipate quickly rather than building a lubricating surface layer.

— Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 13 Feb. 2026

Definition of lubricating

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Water in the morning deeply at the base of the plant using a soaker hose, avoiding wetting the leaves to prevent fungal diseases.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 July 2026
While most detanglers are strictly for post-wash on damp hair, this milky mist can also be used to prime hair before wetting it, doubles as a heat protectant, and can even be used to restyle your hair on days two, three, or four.

— Eden Stuart, Glamour, 7 July 2026