as in coated
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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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for waxed
Adjective
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What’s Fat Tuesday without a free Krispy Kreme doughnut? On March 4, Mardi Gras revelers wearing colorful beads synonymous with the cultural and religious holiday can get a free original glazed doughnut in-store, Krispy Kreme said in a news release.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Miami Herald,
3 Mar. 2025
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This will feature lots of natural light thanks to the skylights already mentioned, plus a transparent facade made up of aluminum and glass, with glazed louvers.—
Adam Williams,
New Atlas,
27 Feb. 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
Adjective
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Tongue-and-groove construction makes for easy installation on site and a polished look when finished.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Mar. 2025
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Throw any of these on with a simple white tee and jeans this spring and expect a polished, put-together look each and every time.—
Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Waxed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waxed. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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