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as in greased
to coat (something) with a slippery substance in order to reduce friction
waxing a surfboard
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as in whipped
slang
to defeat by a large margin
I can't believe I bet on a football team that ended up getting waxed 45-0
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as in increased
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
the commitment of the young volunteers to the cause seems to wax and wane
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as in became
to eventually have as a state or quality
waxed poetic whenever he wrote to his girlfriend
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Recent Examples of waxed
Lily Wohlner, Allure, 8 Oct. 2025
Lovers of some hardware will be happy to know that the new, tradition-honoring Logger features nickel eyelets, which contrast impeccably with the richness of its waxed leather.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2025
Cover with waxed paper; let rise in a warm place until puffy, 20 minutes.
—Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2025
Luca Evans, Denver Post, 23 Oct. 2025
Butler goes off Sitting in a stuffy, crowded pregame press conference, Kerr waxed poetic about Butler’s ability to draw fouls.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
After the game and the emotional video tribute, Morgan Geekie waxed on about what Marchand meant to him.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 21 Oct. 2025
On Wednesday, Blue Jays teammates waxed poetic about Scherzer, who is slated to make his 26th career postseason start in front of a raucous T-Mobile Park crowd.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
On Wednesday, at the Tom Ford catwalk, it was scraped back and waxed into a devil-may-care quiff style and worn with a pair of wayfarer-esque sunglasses also by the house.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
First, the molds are cleaned and waxed, then the staff will review the work order to understand which colors the customer wants.
—Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 24 Sep. 2025
Noah Hawley’s ambitious contribution to the Alien franchise wrapped its first season on FX by delivering exactly what Sigourney Weaver waxed on about earlier this month at TIFF.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2025
As Hedges waxed poetic about Cantillo’s outing, Cantillo tried to hold back a smile.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
Flamingo’s Wax Strips make the process simple, with super sticky, pre-waxed strips that lift hair from the root.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 8 Oct. 2025
Lovers of some hardware will be happy to know that the new, tradition-honoring Logger features nickel eyelets, which contrast impeccably with the richness of its waxed leather.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2025
Cover with waxed paper; let rise in a warm place until puffy, 20 minutes.
—Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
After Sunday’s win over the Giants, Roach waxed poetic on the contributions of inside linebacker Justin Strnad — who Roach dubbed Stranogie — and talked up Dre Greenlaw.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 23 Oct. 2025
Butler goes off Sitting in a stuffy, crowded pregame press conference, Kerr waxed poetic about Butler’s ability to draw fouls.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
After the game and the emotional video tribute, Morgan Geekie waxed on about what Marchand meant to him.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 21 Oct. 2025
On Wednesday, Blue Jays teammates waxed poetic about Scherzer, who is slated to make his 26th career postseason start in front of a raucous T-Mobile Park crowd.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
On Wednesday, at the Tom Ford catwalk, it was scraped back and waxed into a devil-may-care quiff style and worn with a pair of wayfarer-esque sunglasses also by the house.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
First, the molds are cleaned and waxed, then the staff will review the work order to understand which colors the customer wants.
—Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 24 Sep. 2025
Noah Hawley’s ambitious contribution to the Alien franchise wrapped its first season on FX by delivering exactly what Sigourney Weaver waxed on about earlier this month at TIFF.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2025
As Hedges waxed poetic about Cantillo’s outing, Cantillo tried to hold back a smile.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for waxed
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The TrailSeekers come with high-quality BaK-4 glass and multi-coated optics, as well as waterproofing and nitrogen purging, making these binoculars usable in all manner of weather conditions.—
Rich Owen,
Space.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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The streusel is a brown-sugar coated and chewy, toasted coconut and crunchy pecan mixture that adds a ton of texture to every bite.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
15 Oct. 2025
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Use Brown Sugar Ham Glaze to make glazed carrots memorable or for a classic main dish.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
24 Oct. 2025
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Last year, Loro Piana opened a Los Angeles flagship on Rodeo Drive with a striking facade featuring glazed ceramic tiles in varying hues of the brand’s signature kummel color (a brownish-red) made by a Tuscan company, inspired by the soft, undulating texture of the brand’s fabrics.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
17 Oct. 2025
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The space features details in burnished brass and canaletto walnut, which are intended to complement the Luxury Leisurewear offering.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
23 Sep. 2025
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Made with brushed microfiber that’s soft to the touch, each 20x30-inch queen-sized pillowcase is shrink- and fade-resistant, and comes in a variety of colors, too.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Sep. 2025
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Style insiders are going all in on the look, too; fashion month’s crowds were awash in brushed knits, and New Yorkers of all stripes have pulled out their shaggiest jumpers as sweater weather has descended upon the city.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
4 Nov. 2024
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Today’s comfy trousers look polished but feel as comfy as your favorite pair of sweatpants.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Oct. 2025
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Some of the highlights of the collection are the super heavyweight sweatshirts and joggers (650g) designed to hold shape wear after wear; a heavyweight jersey (300g) with an oversized, roomy fit; and an interlock jersey (300g) with a polished finish.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Waxed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waxed. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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