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as in to cream
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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 to increase
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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Recent Examples of wax
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
16 June 2026
On this coming Tuesday and Wednesday evening, the new waxing crescent moon will pass by the planets.
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Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
14 June 2026
Strong exertions of such power have waxed and waned throughout American history.
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Henry Gass,
Christian Science Monitor,
14 June 2026
In one particularly confessional episode, the Belgian star lavishes his wife with praise while waxing lyrical about his past mistakes.
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Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 June 2026
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Also, about an hour after sunset, look west for the sight of the waxing crescent moon with three bright planets in view—Venus, Jupiter, and Mercury.
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Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
16 June 2026
On this coming Tuesday and Wednesday evening, the new waxing crescent moon will pass by the planets.
—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
14 June 2026
Strong exertions of such power have waxed and waned throughout American history.
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Henry Gass,
Christian Science Monitor,
14 June 2026
In one particularly confessional episode, the Belgian star lavishes his wife with praise while waxing lyrical about his past mistakes.
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Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 June 2026
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Whether they're getting greased after a Super Bowl or spoiling All-Star rosters, does any city's poles get as much attention as Philadelphia's?
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Proponents hope the move – also known as the PhilAtom Law – will boost public trust and grease the wheels of foreign investment.
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Clarity is the butter creamed with sugar.
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In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter.
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The state also has goals, including some that have been in place since 2012, that set declining limits on smog-causing pollutants and required automakers to sell increasing percentages of electric and hybrid vehicles through 2025.
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The news came a day before Liz reported on Hong Kong’s beleaguered cinema market finally having an upturn, with overall box office revenues increasing by 25% thanks to a strong line-up of local and Hollywood releases.
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As Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's reported wedding approaches, experts say the ceremony is poised to become much more than a celebrity milestone.
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Swift is known for her Fourth of July parties, which have become Rhode Island lore.
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Then back by a slightly different route, past more hides and oiled walnut and blued steel.
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One of the easiest ways to take care of your nails at home is by oiling them.
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Scotland carried the ball for 13 phases to enter Argentina's 22 and Hutchinson whipped an accurate long pass to Tuipulotu on the right wing who scored untouched.
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Olise kept his intentions hidden to the last, shaping up to cross the ball to the back post before sharply turning his hips and whipping his pass into the goalscorer’s path, breaking two defensive lines along the way.
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Roki Sasaki’s abysmal appearance faded away in the Dodgers’ 12-7 win over the San Diego Padres on Thursday night, but only after the National League West leaders rose from a catatonic first inning.
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The rising death toll comes as criticism of the government’s response continues to intensify.
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One thing everyone agrees on, though, is that airfare is likely to keep getting more expensive.
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And the research proves that this type of bias is only getting worse.
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“Wax.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wax. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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