shellac

verb

Definition of shellacnext
as in to wax
to defeat by a large margin the local football team was shellacked 35-0 in their final outing for the season

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Recent Examples of shellac Pamphlets detailing how goods were disinfected prior to sale shellacked an additional veneer of respectability onto the enterprise. — Caity Weaver, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026 Roasted potatoes are shellacked with buttery crumbs. — Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 8 June 2026 Right now, for instance, PennyMac has been shellacked, off 15% year-to-date even with its monster dividend included. — Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 7 June 2026 In Super Bowl 12 in January 1978, Morton completed only 4 of 15 passes for 39 yards with four interceptions and was benched in the Denver Broncos’ 27-10 shellacking at the hands of the Cowboys and Staubach, the man who unseated Morton as Dallas’ starter. — Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for shellac
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shellac
  1. wax
  2. cream
  3. bomb
  4. overcome
  5. whip
  6. bury
  7. paste
  8. skin
Verb
  • Unveiling it early frees up Feige and company to either show off more exclusive footage or to spend the time waxing poetic about Infinity Vision.
    — Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 23 July 2026
  • What’s Next In The Night Sky Over the next four weeks, the moon continues to wax, culminating in the rise — during dusk — of the full Buck Moon on July 29.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of wax
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  • In either event, Potempa says to finish with an anti-frizz spray or cream for a smooth, day-to-night style.
    — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 20 July 2026
  • Improving Savory Dishes Froth milk or cream into soups like tomato bisque or butternut squash soup for an elegant presentation.
    — Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 17 July 2026
Definition of cream
Verb
  • For months, Washington has threatened to bomb cartel targets in Mexico, a scenario Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum firmly rejects.
    — Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026
  • When America and Israel started bombing Iran, our military bombed an elementary school, killing more than 160 children.
    — Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 19 July 2026
Definition of bomb
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  • The team overcame significant injuries to finish 12-5 last season and win a playoff game as Shanahan finished fifth in voting for NFL Coach of the Year.
    — Josh Dubow, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026
  • For example, while Messi may be today’s superstar, he was overcome by a coordinated system; so investing in the organization is critical.
    — Bhaskar Chakravorti, Fortune, 25 July 2026
Definition of overcome
Verb
  • Iguanas usually go viral for other reasons Iguanas are usually quick-moving and run away from their would-be captors with their long tails whipping behind them.
    — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 24 July 2026
  • The attorney questioned whether a person would be able to smell alcohol at the same time that wind generated by 18-wheelers and other vehicles whipping by on the highway was blowing, as was occurring during the officer’s time with Hampton.
    — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026
Definition of whip
Verb
  • She is also buried at the estate, which her family has owned for over 500 years.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 23 July 2026
  • Another one of Meghan’s photos shows the family’s visit to Althorp, the ancestral home of Princess Diana, and the place where she is buried.
    — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026
Definition of bury
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  • Context is finite and costly, and anything pasted into it is a snapshot frozen at the moment of copying.
    — Derek Williams, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • One of the best-selling nonfiction titles of 2014, Hard Choices runs to more than 600 pages, many of which consist of factoids copied and pasted from Clinton’s old speeches.
    — Matthew Walther, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026
Definition of paste
Verb
  • From her home in Sedley, Virginia, Dot skinned, blanched, cooked, and packaged her signature nuts.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 23 July 2026
  • Onion skins to add nutrients to soil, either through compost heap or by placing scraps directly in the dirt.
    — Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 7 July 2026
Definition of skin

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