OILS Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

oils 1 of 2

noun

plural of oil

as in paintings

a picture created with oil paint that artist is known to have created only oils and charcoal sketches

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oils

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of oil

as in greases

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 oils

Noun

Meanwhile, the lipstick-to-oil hybrid is infused with six nourishing oils for a smooth glide, creamy shine, and all-day hydration. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 18 July 2026 Ahead, find the body oils Vogue editors and skin-care experts personally shop. — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 17 July 2026 Chews and oils slot into a normal feeding routine without much ceremony, and servings scale to the dog’s weight. — Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 17 July 2026 The tariff will apply to a host of Brazilian products, but will exempt certain major exports including coffee, beef, avocados, Brazil nuts, petroleum oils and aircraft parts, according to a notice published by the Office of the USTR. — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 16 July 2026 Silva’s mother advised against eating lard, Marlo remembers, and opted for alternative oils in her household. — Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026 The strong detergents in dish soap can strip away the natural oils that protect the wood’s surface, leading to a dry, dull finish. — Martha Stewart, 15 July 2026 Formulated around one of the most nourishing oils in the world, olive oil, which is high in antioxidants, vitamin E and polyphenols. — ABC News, 14 July 2026 These treats are often made with refined flour and low-fiber ingredients such as sugar, eggs, and oils. — Jillian Kubala, Health, 14 July 2026

Verb

Ramakrishnan typically oils her hair twice a week before washing it. — Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026

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Noun

Sotheby’s New York sold selections of his Old Master paintings, sculpture and English furniture last year for $21 million, nearly doubling the low estimate on the collection.

— Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 16 July 2026
For the first time, the fair will also host the First Peoples’ Art Showcase, which will display basketwork, paintings, and clothes made by members of indigenous tribes including the Karuk, Cupeño and Yurok tribes.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026

Definition of paintings

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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, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026

Definition of greases

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Angel art connects with Oprah and Maria Schriver As interest in her work grew, Neilson expanded beyond painting canvases.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026
The waterproof canvases are mounted on wood, available in six sizes and 16 designs ranging from botanical themes to nautical imagery.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 6 July 2026