grease

verb

ˈgrēs How to pronounce grease (audio)
Definition of greasenext
1
as in to oil
to coat (something) with a slippery substance in order to reduce friction make sure you grease the pan before you put the batter in

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2
as in to facilitate
to free from obstruction or difficulty your help might grease the complicated adoption proceedings

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Recent Examples of grease Small strawberries, stems removed and halved Directions Lightly grease a 13- x 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray. — Amanda Stanfield, Southern Living, 22 June 2026 My grid is, like, Turkish men getting their pecs greased up with oil, and then the other half is beautiful girls in Los Angeles emulsifying pasta in the pan. — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 June 2026 Whether they're getting greased after a Super Bowl or spoiling All-Star rosters, does any city's poles get as much attention as Philadelphia's? — Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026 This is political malpractice, designed to grease DeSantis’ path to the presidency and let legislators lie to voters about having cut taxes. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 20 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for grease
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grease
  1. oil
  2. facilitate
  3. wax
  4. lubricate
  5. wet
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  • Then back by a slightly different route, past more hides and oiled walnut and blued steel.
    — John Madson, Outdoor Life, 1 July 2026
  • One of the easiest ways to take care of your nails at home is by oiling them.
    — Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 29 June 2026
Definition of oil
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  • Rodríguez said emergency economic measures will include relief funds for victims and temporary waivers on documentation and property registration fees to facilitate housing relocation.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026
  • By waiving the legislation, foreign vessels could facilitate the transport of petroleum and fertilizer throughout the country’s ports, thus reducing potential supply disruptions that could further hike fuel prices.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 2 July 2026
Definition of facilitate
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  • On the evening of July 22, a waxing crescent moon would appear to form a broad triangle with Saturn and Spica.
    — Joe Rao, Space.com, 4 July 2026
  • But Presidents now will enjoy waxing authority over all those areas and more.
    — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 29 June 2026
Definition of wax
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  • One of the gentlest is WD-40, which loosens rust, lubricates parts, and helps protect the surface from further rusting.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 June 2026
  • Or Gaudette represents the brave, bold, knock-you-on-your-backside future of filmmaking in a much worse way, in which time, money, actors or anything human the process might lubricate or use as lubricant has quietly slipped away.
    — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2026
Definition of lubricate
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  • Before applying the resurfacer, blow or sweep off any leaves or debris, then wet the surface to prevent the concrete from drying too quickly.
    — Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026
  • Taking regular cool showers and baths, wetting clothes or towels with cold water and putting your pillowcases in the fridge or freezer can all help further cool your body down, and hopefully, get a good night’s sleep.
    — Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 2 July 2026
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“Grease.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grease. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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