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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
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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
Rachel Handler, Vulture, 12 May 2026
The waxed, slightly distressed exterior does a solid job of hiding scuffs and offers enough water resistance to handle light rain without issue.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026
Place meatballs in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with waxed paper.
—Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
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
Scott Spires Britannica Editors June 3, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 June 2026
When skis are waxed, tiny particles and chemicals – including PFAS – can become airborne.
—Kathryn Crawford, The Conversation, 3 June 2026
In the early 1900s, the pioneering American astrophysicist George Ellery Hale discovered that the sunspots that Galileo and others had traced weren’t blemishes but magnetic storms, regions of intense activity that waxed and waned on the 11-year solar cycle.
—Quanta Magazine, 28 May 2026
And again, this was true even if when their attraction naturally waxed and waned.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
When San Diego Comic-Con was canceled for the first time in its 50-year history in 2020 due to COVID-19 concerns, Ackles waxed poetic about the special place the convention holds in his heart.
—Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 20 May 2026
Liam mostly waxed his skin off.
—Emily Elias, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 May 2026
On a recent episode of Anne-Helen Peterson’s Culture Study podcast, the author Xochitl Gonzalez waxed nostalgic for the end of the Bush years.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 11 May 2026
Hafley has already waxed poetically about Louis’ versatility.
—Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
Adjective
When asked about their initial reaction to being asked to serve on the jury, most waxed poetic about art and film and gratitude.
—Rachel Handler, Vulture, 12 May 2026
The waxed, slightly distressed exterior does a solid job of hiding scuffs and offers enough water resistance to handle light rain without issue.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026
Place meatballs in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with waxed paper.
—Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
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
Verb
However, various secessionist movements waxed and waned during the period between independence and the Civil War.
—Scott Spires Britannica Editors June 3, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 June 2026
When skis are waxed, tiny particles and chemicals – including PFAS – can become airborne.
—Kathryn Crawford, The Conversation, 3 June 2026
In the early 1900s, the pioneering American astrophysicist George Ellery Hale discovered that the sunspots that Galileo and others had traced weren’t blemishes but magnetic storms, regions of intense activity that waxed and waned on the 11-year solar cycle.
—Quanta Magazine, 28 May 2026
And again, this was true even if when their attraction naturally waxed and waned.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
When San Diego Comic-Con was canceled for the first time in its 50-year history in 2020 due to COVID-19 concerns, Ackles waxed poetic about the special place the convention holds in his heart.
—Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 20 May 2026
Liam mostly waxed his skin off.
—Emily Elias, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 May 2026
On a recent episode of Anne-Helen Peterson’s Culture Study podcast, the author Xochitl Gonzalez waxed nostalgic for the end of the Bush years.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 11 May 2026
Hafley has already waxed poetically about Louis’ versatility.
—Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for waxed
Adjective
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True ceramic and ceramic-coated pans are often touted as a safer alternative to Teflon pans.—
Ryan Brennan
June 2,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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The only caveat is that ceramic-coated cookware, like Teflon, isn’t designed for high-heat and degrades over time.—
Ryan Brennan
June 2,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
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With the turf greased by his players, who had emptied their water bottles in anticipation, Glasner slid through the guard of honour on his belly to mimic his celebration after winning the Europa League with Eintracht Frankfurt in 2022.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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With the title in their grasp, the Ducks have greased up their fingers, fumbling into a four-game winless slump.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2026
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As conquerers of the Eastern Conference, the New York Knicks have whipped all five boroughs into a frenzy.—
Esfandiar Baraheni,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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Costume bit the tenant’s hands and cheek during the struggle, then whipped a knife out of his pocket and stabbed the tenant in the back of the neck, the tenant said.—
Julian Roberts-Grmela,
New York Daily News,
1 June 2026
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Ghirri’s oversize Polaroids, which increased the usual scale of his modest images to roughly tabloid size, were mounted on hefty support columns clad in coir, a jute-like material used for doormats, obviously intended to thwart any suggestion of monumentality.—
James Quandt,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Local leaders in Greeley say demand for power has increased significantly in recent decades.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
2 June 2026
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The vulnerability of this model became clear during the Covid-19 pandemic, when tourism collapsed and ticket sales fell dramatically.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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Batting leadoff, Benge scored three times and became the fourth Mets rookie with five hits and a homer in one game.—
CBS New York Team,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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The menu includes cake and glazed doughnuts, apple fritters, savory croissants and sandwiches.—
Fielding Buck,
Oc Register,
2 June 2026
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Oxford weave canvas, the AirPods Case‘s buttery-smooth leather, and the Medium Luggage‘s ultra-glazed shell.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
27 May 2026
Verb
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Cavallari posted a clip of her and her oiled-up, bronzed six-pack in action on Instagram.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
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Don't use water on raw or oiled wood surfaces.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
22 May 2026
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Ferragamo interior design-darling Michele Bonan has gone for an fresh yet elegant mod-nautical look for the rooms; blue and white striped carpeting, cream headboards, curtains, and bedspreads trimmed in snappy navy, jazzy blue, and white checked chair coverings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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While Pembroke trimmed it to a one-goal game at 5-4 off a shot by Murphy to open the final frame, that was as close as the Titans got.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
2 June 2026
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“Waxed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waxed. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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