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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
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
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
The Knicks waxed the 76ers in Game 1 of their series 137-98, a blowout in which Embiid struggled.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 6 May 2026
The category waxed around 40% in the previous decade, about following inflation.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
Inside the visitor center's trading post and gift shop, waxed, plastic saucer sleds are available for purchase.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2026
But the Pakistani-American relationship has waxed and waned over time.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
The formula looks promising, and Kidman’s hair is testament enough (for me, at least), but hundreds of shoppers have waxed poetic about Virtue’s Damage Reverse Serum, too.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 12 Mar. 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
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
The Knicks waxed the 76ers in Game 1 of their series 137-98, a blowout in which Embiid struggled.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 6 May 2026
The category waxed around 40% in the previous decade, about following inflation.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
Inside the visitor center's trading post and gift shop, waxed, plastic saucer sleds are available for purchase.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2026
But the Pakistani-American relationship has waxed and waned over time.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
The formula looks promising, and Kidman’s hair is testament enough (for me, at least), but hundreds of shoppers have waxed poetic about Virtue’s Damage Reverse Serum, too.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for waxed
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Timothée Chalamet distressed and overdyed jeans with a brown suede jacket, while Jason Momoa paired a leather jacket with coated jeans.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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The watches are water-resistant to 50 meters and are made with a mineral crystal face, and a natural, oiled wax and coated leather strap.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
1 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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The Crew Module side hatch cover is removed, and the seals are greased, cleaned and inspected before the 500-pound hatch door is shut and latched using special tools, including a socket wrench and ratchet.—
Miles Doran,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Maria Wittorp, the hotel’s head concierge, said, with the haste of an auctioneer, standing in the lobby, as blazer-wearing staffers whipped by.—
Jane Bua,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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Real estate agents whipped out their phones to put a hard sell on anything east of I-95.—
Pat Beall,
Sun Sentinel,
8 May 2026
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California alone spent $24 billion in 5 years fighting homelessness, yet the number of homeless increased.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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Greek food has always been on the menu at Skippers, but the demand for it has increased over time.—
Sarah Kyrcz,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
Verb
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Ben Levi Ross and Christiani Pitts became the luncheon’s emotional center of positivity.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
18 May 2026
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Mukhtar, the 2022 MLS MVP, became the seventh player in MLS history with at least five regular-season hat tricks.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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Save room for the Wright’s Wheelie, a hot glazed donut topped with a jumbo scoop of vanilla ice cream.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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Windows have been replaced, and the firehouse doors have been swapped out for large glazed openings facing Whipple.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Getting a wing who can defend, shoot and dribble adequately would have oiled the cogs of an often clunky offense.—
Varun Shankar,
Houston Chronicle,
4 May 2026
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As with other criminal syndicates, the cartel has long oiled the gears of corruption with bribes.—
Steve Fisher,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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The strap can be trimmed for a custom fit on smaller dogs or puppies.—
Rachel Cortez,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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Then, move on to the next one, repeating the process until all nails have been trimmed.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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