lards

verb

present tense third-person singular of lard
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as in weaves

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as in tars

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  1. weaves
  2. oils
  3. installs
  4. greases
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  • The period war epic, confidently backed for some $14 million, elegantly weaves three gay narratives from different periods that all elicit deep emotion.
    — Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Green’s vision weaves deep cuts referencing courtroom thrillers like Erin Brockovich and The Insider into a warm, silly homage to some of the finest, most enduring 2D animation of all time.
    — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of weaves
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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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  • According to Epic, following those instructions installs malware.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Radica installs a lockable hatch door on one side and mounting track for things like awnings, shower rooms and lights on both sides.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of installs
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  • Rectitude is a hindrance in the game of electoral politics, where money greases the slippery pole and glad-hands welcome the winner with inside information.
    — Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of greases
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“Lards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lards. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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