1
as in greased
to coat (something) with a slippery substance in order to reduce friction
waxing a surfboard
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2
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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as in coated
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Recent Examples of waxed
David Browne, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
Reacting to this week’s news on social media, friends waxed nostalgic about shopping or working at Sam Goody (fondly in the former case, not always so fondly in the latter).
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
Reacting to this week’s news on social media, friends waxed nostalgic about shopping or working at Sam Goody (fondly in the former case, not always so fondly in the latter).
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
Reacting to this week’s news on social media, friends waxed nostalgic about shopping or working at Sam Goody (fondly in the former case, not always so fondly in the latter).
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
And the amount of decoration has waxed and waned over the years.
—Francine Kiefer, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 Dec. 2024
And the amount of decoration has waxed and waned over the years.
—Francine Kiefer, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 Dec. 2024
And the amount of decoration has waxed and waned over the years.
—Francine Kiefer, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 Dec. 2024
And the amount of decoration has waxed and waned over the years.
—Francine Kiefer, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 Dec. 2024
David Browne, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
Reacting to this week’s news on social media, friends waxed nostalgic about shopping or working at Sam Goody (fondly in the former case, not always so fondly in the latter).
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
Reacting to this week’s news on social media, friends waxed nostalgic about shopping or working at Sam Goody (fondly in the former case, not always so fondly in the latter).
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
Reacting to this week’s news on social media, friends waxed nostalgic about shopping or working at Sam Goody (fondly in the former case, not always so fondly in the latter).
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
And the amount of decoration has waxed and waned over the years.
—Francine Kiefer, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 Dec. 2024
And the amount of decoration has waxed and waned over the years.
—Francine Kiefer, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 Dec. 2024
And the amount of decoration has waxed and waned over the years.
—Francine Kiefer, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 Dec. 2024
And the amount of decoration has waxed and waned over the years.
—Francine Kiefer, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 Dec. 2024
Verb
Reacting to this week’s news on social media, friends waxed nostalgic about shopping or working at Sam Goody (fondly in the former case, not always so fondly in the latter).
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
Reacting to this week’s news on social media, friends waxed nostalgic about shopping or working at Sam Goody (fondly in the former case, not always so fondly in the latter).
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
Reacting to this week’s news on social media, friends waxed nostalgic about shopping or working at Sam Goody (fondly in the former case, not always so fondly in the latter).
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
Reacting to this week’s news on social media, friends waxed nostalgic about shopping or working at Sam Goody (fondly in the former case, not always so fondly in the latter).
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
And the amount of decoration has waxed and waned over the years.
—Francine Kiefer, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 Dec. 2024
And the amount of decoration has waxed and waned over the years.
—Francine Kiefer, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 Dec. 2024
And the amount of decoration has waxed and waned over the years.
—Francine Kiefer, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 Dec. 2024
And the amount of decoration has waxed and waned over the years.
—Francine Kiefer, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 Dec. 2024
Adjective
Reacting to this week’s news on social media, friends waxed nostalgic about shopping or working at Sam Goody (fondly in the former case, not always so fondly in the latter).
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
Reacting to this week’s news on social media, friends waxed nostalgic about shopping or working at Sam Goody (fondly in the former case, not always so fondly in the latter).
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
Reacting to this week’s news on social media, friends waxed nostalgic about shopping or working at Sam Goody (fondly in the former case, not always so fondly in the latter).
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
Reacting to this week’s news on social media, friends waxed nostalgic about shopping or working at Sam Goody (fondly in the former case, not always so fondly in the latter).
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
And the amount of decoration has waxed and waned over the years.
—Francine Kiefer, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 Dec. 2024
And the amount of decoration has waxed and waned over the years.
—Francine Kiefer, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 Dec. 2024
And the amount of decoration has waxed and waned over the years.
—Francine Kiefer, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 Dec. 2024
And the amount of decoration has waxed and waned over the years.
—Francine Kiefer, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for waxed
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Krispy Kreme and Crocs have teamed up for the first time to create limited-edition Krispy Kreme x Crocs Classic Clogs inspired by the doughnut chain's glazed doughnuts, the companies announced on July 23.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
4 Aug. 2025
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This place has it all: Cake doughnuts, glazed doughnuts, even doughnut holes.—
CharlotteFive staff,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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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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Made from 100 percent cotton with a fleece interior and a brushed flannel shell, the Legendary Whitetails Camp Night Jacket can be worn as a shirt or jacket, depending on the weather.—
Gabrielle Porcaro,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Jan. 2023
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Also, the Rams’ offense was far more polished than that of the Lions or Saints.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
17 Aug. 2025
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The app is pretty polished, but serves more as a means of advertising Navee products than customizing your ride.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Waxed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waxed. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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