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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
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
Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 2026
Avoid the wet pads because moisture can seep into the unfinished flooring and cause damage, and the cleaners can strip the protective finish on oiled or waxed floors.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2026
As Dion Dawkins waxed poetic on the Jags’ in-stadium pool, the Bills floated to their first road playoff win since the 1992 season.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2026
That Hamiltonian-Madisonian ideal has waxed and waned over American history.
—Duncan Hosie, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2026
Auto critic Mark Phelan put the finishing touches on his picks for the annual Car, Truck and Utility vehicle of the year, while autos team newbie Liam Rappleye waxed poetic about a custom Chrysler mash-up of minivans whose frontend and backend are mirror images.
—Nicole Avery Nichols, Freep.com, 30 Dec. 2025
The comics and their impact have waxed and waned.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 18 Dec. 2025
Waxed or Unfinished Wood Cleaning waxed or unfinished wood with full-strength cleaning vinegar can cause discoloration and should be avoided.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2025
The original cement floors have been stripped and waxed and the Corinthian capitals atop the columns, which had been covered by several layers of paint, have been stripped to reveal the original concrete details.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 22 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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
Additional materials included waxed suede and buffalo leather.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 2026
Avoid the wet pads because moisture can seep into the unfinished flooring and cause damage, and the cleaners can strip the protective finish on oiled or waxed floors.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2026
As Dion Dawkins waxed poetic on the Jags’ in-stadium pool, the Bills floated to their first road playoff win since the 1992 season.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2026
That Hamiltonian-Madisonian ideal has waxed and waned over American history.
—Duncan Hosie, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2026
Auto critic Mark Phelan put the finishing touches on his picks for the annual Car, Truck and Utility vehicle of the year, while autos team newbie Liam Rappleye waxed poetic about a custom Chrysler mash-up of minivans whose frontend and backend are mirror images.
—Nicole Avery Nichols, Freep.com, 30 Dec. 2025
The comics and their impact have waxed and waned.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 18 Dec. 2025
Waxed or Unfinished Wood Cleaning waxed or unfinished wood with full-strength cleaning vinegar can cause discoloration and should be avoided.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2025
The original cement floors have been stripped and waxed and the Corinthian capitals atop the columns, which had been covered by several layers of paint, have been stripped to reveal the original concrete details.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 22 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for waxed
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After drawing air across MOF-coated contractors, water vapor is directly adsorbed at the molecular level.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Jan. 2026
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Andrade and her team synthesized and coated iron oxide magnetic nanoparticles with bioactive glass.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 Jan. 2026
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From 5-7 p.m., customers can score a free original glazed doughnut at participating Krispy Kreme shops nationwide.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Jan. 2026
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The celebration included a tier of glazed donuts made from scratch with handmade birthday candles.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
30 Dec. 2025
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Mango Luisa Penny Loafer The Mango Luisa Penny Loafers put a refined spin on the wardrobe classic thanks to the burnished leather and moc-toe silhouette that’s polished and effortless.—
Olivia Dubyak,
InStyle,
31 Dec. 2025
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The ground crunches on my morning walks, carpeted in burnished leaves the same colors of the hearts of flames.—
Morgan Lockhart,
PEOPLE,
29 Nov. 2025
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The oversized style is made with brushed flannel that feels oh-so-soft against skin.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
29 Dec. 2025
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The flannel cotton weave is designed to give the pattern a brushed, soft texture.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
5 Dec. 2025
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The prose looks polished, charts look clean, and a single percentage point buried in the model quietly pushes the decision in a different direction.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
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Like Coleman, Boston’s size (6-4, 210) and physicality enable him to win more than his fair share of jump balls, but the Huskie wideout is also a polished route-runner, especially on slants and comebacks.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Waxed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waxed. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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