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
Tips For Making Aggression Cookies Fox's original recipe strictly specifies that there is no need to grease the baking sheet, and this recipe is the same.
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Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 12 June 2025
The job is demanding: wheels must be inspected and greased, accidents like a broken carriage tongue can delay the whole train and the horses need constant care.
—Tina Li, Sacbee.com, 7 June 2025
And history verifies that a squeaky wheel gets greased.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 3 June 2025
Each element is connected by strong metal hinges that can be easily greased to keep movement seamless.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 28 May 2025
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Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 12 June 2025
The job is demanding: wheels must be inspected and greased, accidents like a broken carriage tongue can delay the whole train and the horses need constant care.
—Tina Li, Sacbee.com, 7 June 2025
And history verifies that a squeaky wheel gets greased.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 3 June 2025
Each element is connected by strong metal hinges that can be easily greased to keep movement seamless.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grease
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Rather than focusing on which oils to consume, the focal point should be a person's overall diet, says Christopher Gardner, a nutrition scientist and professor of medicine at Stanford University.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
8 July 2025
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The heirloom isn’t trouble-free, Monreal says, requiring winding every month and oiling its wood once every year.—
William Lee,
Chicago Tribune,
5 July 2025
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Deep breathing also facilitates a more meditative state for your brain, allowing your body to feel more alive and present.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
31 July 2025
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Under heavy international pressure, Israel announced a series of measures over the weekend to facilitate the entry of more international aid to Gaza, but aid workers say much more is needed.—
Melanie Lidman,
Chicago Tribune,
31 July 2025
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Peters waxed philosophical when asked about Pope’s lack of timely action.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 July 2025
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Surely Chekov’s bikini line will be waxed before the season’s finale curtain.—
Peter Larsen,
Oc Register,
18 July 2025
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Several people wetted shirts in the river, then put them back on.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 July 2025
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To create the look, Vickers wets White’s hair, coats it with sea salt spray to add texture, and then finishes it off a diffuser and milk serum to help keep the shape.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
2 July 2025
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Moreover, a policy of tough love toward allies could turn into mutually destructive hostility, and a superpower that regularly coerces its friends could wreck the soft power that lubricates key relationships.—
Hal Brands,
Twin Cities,
13 July 2025
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The study suggested that volatile organic compounds (VOCs) — which are released by sebum (oily secretions that help lubricate and protect skin) in the ear wax of individuals with Parkinson’s — have a certain distinctive smell.—
Amy McGorry,
FOXNews.com,
26 June 2025
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“Grease.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grease. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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