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shellac

verb

Definition of shellac

as in to wax

to defeat by a large margin the local football team was shellacked 35-0 in their final outing for the season

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Recent Examples of shellac Pamphlets detailing how goods were disinfected prior to sale shellacked an additional veneer of respectability onto the enterprise. — Caity Weaver, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026 Roasted potatoes are shellacked with buttery crumbs. — Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 8 June 2026 Right now, for instance, PennyMac has been shellacked, off 15% year-to-date even with its monster dividend included. — Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 7 June 2026 In Super Bowl 12 in January 1978, Morton completed only 4 of 15 passes for 39 yards with four interceptions and was benched in the Denver Broncos’ 27-10 shellacking at the hands of the Cowboys and Staubach, the man who unseated Morton as Dallas’ starter. — Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for shellac

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Unveiling it early frees up Feige and company to either show off more exclusive footage or to spend the time waxing poetic about Infinity Vision.

— Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 23 July 2026
What’s Next In The Night Sky Over the next four weeks, the moon continues to wax, culminating in the rise — during dusk — of the full Buck Moon on July 29.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of wax

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In either event, Potempa says to finish with an anti-frizz spray or cream for a smooth, day-to-night style.

— Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 20 July 2026
Improving Savory Dishes Froth milk or cream into soups like tomato bisque or butternut squash soup for an elegant presentation.

— Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 17 July 2026

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The team overcame significant injuries to finish 12-5 last season and win a playoff game as Shanahan finished fifth in voting for NFL Coach of the Year.

— Josh Dubow, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026
For example, while Messi may be today’s superstar, he was overcome by a coordinated system; so investing in the organization is critical.

— Bhaskar Chakravorti, Fortune, 25 July 2026

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Iguanas usually go viral for other reasons Iguanas are usually quick-moving and run away from their would-be captors with their long tails whipping behind them.

— Julia Gomez, USA Today, 24 July 2026
The attorney questioned whether a person would be able to smell alcohol at the same time that wind generated by 18-wheelers and other vehicles whipping by on the highway was blowing, as was occurring during the officer’s time with Hampton.

— Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026

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In even-year elections, opponents say, candidates in local races are buried at the bottom of a crowded ballot.

— Tess Riski July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
Using software that scans DNA for the genetic signatures of ancient bacteria and viruses, the team analyzed samples from people buried at the Camarones 9 archaeological site.

— Sam Macdonald, Scientific American, 30 July 2026

Definition of bury

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Along the streets in the shadow of the cathedral, posters for Hind Rajab, the five-year-old girl allegedly killed by Israel in Gaza, have been pasted to lamp posts.

— Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 29 July 2026
Before policies were in place, employees pasted client data into ChatGPT, fed proprietary code into public models and uploaded meeting recordings without a second thought.

— Dmitriy Stepanov, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

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