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
Unsalted butter: Butter greases the dish but melted butter infuses the custard mixture with some more flavor and succulent flavor.
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Anna Theoktisto, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2025
Last Sunday, Philly built corrals around poles in Center City, instead of greasing them, the Inquirer reports.
—Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 29 Jan. 2025
However, Ratcliffe’s work during his tenure as DNI helped grease the skids for his confirmation this year, especially his stance on China and promise to Democrats to keep the agency apolitical.
—Al Weaver, The Hill, 20 Jan. 2025
Wonder what palms Sam Altman greased for Trevor Noah to suggest AI can make a new Rihanna album happen.
—August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2025
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Anna Theoktisto, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2025
Last Sunday, Philly built corrals around poles in Center City, instead of greasing them, the Inquirer reports.
—Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 29 Jan. 2025
However, Ratcliffe’s work during his tenure as DNI helped grease the skids for his confirmation this year, especially his stance on China and promise to Democrats to keep the agency apolitical.
—Al Weaver, The Hill, 20 Jan. 2025
Wonder what palms Sam Altman greased for Trevor Noah to suggest AI can make a new Rihanna album happen.
—August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grease
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After it was repaired and returned to the museum, in 2001, visitors complained that the painting had lost its shimmer: the restorer seemed to have covered Newman’s careful combination of magenta and sienna oils in a thick shell of acrylic house paint.—
Jackson Arn,
The New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2025
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Cleaning, sharpening, and oiling metal tools preps them for their best performance and ease of use.—
Miri Talabac,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Feb. 2025
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That means financial institutions need to develop standardized APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) that facilitate safe data sharing—not just for compliance but to stay competitive.—
Sal Rehmetullah,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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The courier company and ticket retailer are often based out of the same building, according to news station Fox 26 Houston, and critics claim the process can facilitate money laundering, selling tickets to minors and selling fake tickets.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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Be sure to use a soft rag, either made of terrycloth or flannel, when washing or waxing a vehicle.—
Jim Gorzelany,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Others trappers swear by dying and waxing their traps like the old timers used to do.—
Skye Goode,
Outdoor Life,
27 Feb. 2025
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This keeps the plant roots wet longer and can lead to the formation of fungal diseases and root rot.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
24 Jan. 2025
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Movies like High Tension (2003) and Martyrs (2008) would have even Eli Roth wetting his knickers, and Inside is no exception.—
Huntley Woods,
EW.com,
19 Dec. 2024
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Proper hydration helps to lubricate joints, aids waste elimination, improves skin, and enhances cognitive function.—
Allison Futterman,
Discover Magazine,
13 Feb. 2025
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Follow the manufacturer's directions for lubricating the elliptical if there is friction.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Grease.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grease. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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