OILED Synonyms: 127 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈȯi(-ə)ld

Definition of oiled

as in slicked

having or being a surface so smooth as to greatly reduce traction following the fuel spill, the resulting oiled stretch of roadway had to be closed to traffic

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as in fried

slang being under the influence of alcohol Casino operators like to keep their guests oiled and willing to part with their money.

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oiled

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verb

past tense of oil

as in greased

to coat (something) with a slippery substance in order to reduce friction if you oil the machinery on a regular basis, it will operate more efficiently

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Recent Examples of oiled

Adjective

Using oiled fingers, press dough evenly over the bottom and about 1 1/2 inches up the sides of the pan. — Emily Teel, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2026 Place on oiled baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. — Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026

Verb

Getting a wing who can defend, shoot and dribble adequately would have oiled the cogs of an often clunky offense. — Varun Shankar, Houston Chronicle, 4 May 2026 As with other criminal syndicates, the cartel has long oiled the gears of corruption with bribes. — Steve Fisher, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for oiled

Recent Examples of Synonyms for oiled

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

Adjective

Foods that are high in fat, fried, greasy, heavily processed, or very rich can sit in the stomach longer and may worsen bloating or nausea while taking a GLP-1 medication.

— Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
But open the Rocket Stop doors, and the smell of seasoned, fried catfish cooked to order distinguishes this gas station from convenience stores in which hot food offerings are typically just hot dogs on roller grills.

— Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2026

Definition of fried

Verb

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

Definition of greased

Adjective

Koumas, who returned to Liverpool this summer after helping Hull City win promotion to the Premier League, was heavily involved in Szoboszlai’s goal as his neat turn and slick link-up play with Kerkez created the opening.

— James Pearce, New York Times, 26 July 2026
Yeah, how about a slick Michigan move tally that comes to us courtesy of Philadelphia Flyers forward Matvei Michkov.

— Matt Reigle OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 July 2026

Definition of slick

Adjective

Civil lawsuit filed Gary Catronio’s daughter and her best friend were killed in 2013 by a drunk, wrong-way driver on the Sawgrass Expressway in Broward County.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
Another, Jenny Racicot, said that, in 2021, Platner arrived at her house, drunk and uninvited.

— Jasper Craven, New Yorker, 24 July 2026

Definition of drunk

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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

Perhaps Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources’s technology that turns wet coffee grounds into biofuel comparable to anthracite charcoal can help in the fuel aspect.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 July 2026
An abnormally wet winter in Europe — with long-lasting rain and frequent storms in January and February — is likely a factor in the wildfires.

— Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 26 July 2026