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greased 1 of 2

adjective

as in slicked

having or being a surface so smooth as to greatly reduce traction the floor was greased with condensation, and so we slid everywhere we went

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greased

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verb

past tense of grease

as in oiled

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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as in facilitated

to free from obstruction or difficulty your help might grease the complicated adoption proceedings

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Recent Examples of greased

Adjective

Place in the oven on a greased pan for 25-30 minutes. — Anita Jaisinghani, Houston Chronicle, 17 Mar. 2026 Women also took part in the greased pig contest. — Arkansas Online, 9 May 2026 Fit it into a greased 9-inch pie plate, letting the dough settle naturally into the corners. — Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 27 Feb. 2026 Using greased ¼-cup measure, drop cookie dough 3 inches apart onto prepared baking sheets. — ABC News, 29 June 2026 Bake from frozen at 425ºF in greased skillet, adding an extra 5 to 10 minutes as needed. — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 11 May 2026 Transfer mixture to a greased 8x8-inch baking dish and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. — Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2026 Youngsters romped through the crowd, happily indulging in eggthrowing or dunking-machine antics or trying to climb to the pinnacle of a greased pole, where a $20 bill waited. — Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 July 2026

Verb

So, yes, the speeds and feeds are all greased up for quick performance. — Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 4 Mar. 2026 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 There is a temptation to expand the view of this ruling, to look at the slippery slope that has been legally greased and pontificate about how this will lead to the further damnation of college sports. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 8 June 2026 Without taking away from Newsom’s work ethic, this memoir cannot help underlining how much his smooth upward assent has been greased by family connections. — Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 24 Feb. 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 In reality, according to a person with knowledge of the deal, Tal greased an employee from Griffin’s office to get the boss’s number, then called him incessantly. — James D. Walsh, Curbed, 10 Mar. 2026 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 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for greased

Adjective

Zendaya complemented her partner by wearing a black Christopher Cowan minidress and Christian Louboutin heels, paired with a slicked back hairstyle.

— Sharareh Drury, Entertainment Weekly, 15 June 2026
The main event, though, is the ski room—where ski butlers furnish guests with state-of-the-art skis before sliding them onto the slicked Jardin Alpin piste with or without an instructor.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026

Definition of slicked

Verb

Warm Wood with Brushed Brass Probably the most obvious sign your kitchen is not a member of Generation Alpha is warm wood cabinetry and brushed or oiled brass hardware, especially if both elements feature highly decorative details.

— Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 June 2026
Cavallari posted a clip of her and her oiled-up, bronzed six-pack in action on Instagram.

— Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026

Definition of oiled

Verb

Specifically, these plummeting estrogen levels impair your body's baseline production of natural hyaluronic acid, collagen, and elastin, the building blocks that keep your skin bouncy, plump, and lubricated.

— Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 28 May 2026
Chain The final check is to make sure the bike’s chain is properly lubricated and not overly stretched out.

— Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026

Definition of lubricated

Verb

Later, over a poolside lunch, Strong waxed poetic about the feeling of wearing Loro Piana and learning about sailing from Casiraghi, a prolific sailboat racer.

— José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 17 June 2026
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

Definition of waxed

Adjective

Often, firming lotions are thick and leave a white cast, but this Olay option, which more than 30,000 buyers have picked up in the past month alone, is lightweight, non-greasy, and absorbs quickly.

— Claire West, InStyle, 1 July 2026
On June 18, a similar cloud rose from the Moscow Oil Refinery on the outskirts of the capital, sending greasy black droplets raining down.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 July 2026