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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
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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 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
Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
Flamingo’s Wax Strips make the process simple, with super sticky, pre-waxed strips that lift hair from the root.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 8 Oct. 2025
Lovers of some hardware will be happy to know that the new, tradition-honoring Logger features nickel eyelets, which contrast impeccably with the richness of its waxed leather.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2025
Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 5 Feb. 2026
From 2020 to 2023, participation waxed and waned, and the group reexamined their association, experimenting with new models of collectivity, and correcting their unintentional gender bias.
—Catherine Taft, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
The car should come back washed and waxed for that price.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
While players like Morgan Geekie, who is from Manitoba, waxed about playing on the frozen ponds of Canada, that was not Peeke’s reality growing up.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 31 Jan. 2026
The idea to put chili in soufflé came years ago from a regular who waxed poetic about his love for chili, Brahmi said.
—Claire Ballor
staff Reporter, Dallas Morning News, 30 Jan. 2026
And there’s a luxury spa, of course, an oasis of massage, wraps, facials, manicures and pedicures, and more than a dozen ways to get waxed.
—Joe Yogerst, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
That effort has waxed and waned each of the past two seasons, and the team’s success has been equally inconsistent.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 27 Jan. 2026
Additional materials included waxed suede and buffalo leather.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Place meatballs in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with waxed paper.
—Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
Flamingo’s Wax Strips make the process simple, with super sticky, pre-waxed strips that lift hair from the root.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 8 Oct. 2025
Lovers of some hardware will be happy to know that the new, tradition-honoring Logger features nickel eyelets, which contrast impeccably with the richness of its waxed leather.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
Yet the genre waxed and waned in popularity amid its many transformations; in The Atlantic alone, writers have repeatedly declared the rise, death, and revival of the Western.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 5 Feb. 2026
From 2020 to 2023, participation waxed and waned, and the group reexamined their association, experimenting with new models of collectivity, and correcting their unintentional gender bias.
—Catherine Taft, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
The car should come back washed and waxed for that price.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
While players like Morgan Geekie, who is from Manitoba, waxed about playing on the frozen ponds of Canada, that was not Peeke’s reality growing up.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 31 Jan. 2026
The idea to put chili in soufflé came years ago from a regular who waxed poetic about his love for chili, Brahmi said.
—Claire Ballor
staff Reporter, Dallas Morning News, 30 Jan. 2026
And there’s a luxury spa, of course, an oasis of massage, wraps, facials, manicures and pedicures, and more than a dozen ways to get waxed.
—Joe Yogerst, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
That effort has waxed and waned each of the past two seasons, and the team’s success has been equally inconsistent.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 27 Jan. 2026
Additional materials included waxed suede and buffalo leather.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for waxed
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Dior transformed a local events space into a sweet shop on Tuesday night, a soft pink, candy-coated world where makeup and fragrance collided.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Instead of being rubber or plastic, this one is made from galvanized steel, powder-coated to look like copper, and comes in four designs.—
Quincy Bulin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Feb. 2026
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Speaking of, Hailey Bieber, the queen of glazed skin, also opts for the brand’s Extra Bright Serum-Powered Color Corrector in her routine.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
1 Feb. 2026
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Provided by Discover Santa Clara Stan’s Donuts is a popular Santa Clara institution is known for their old-fashioned donuts, encompassing glazed and buttermilk varieties.—
Michele Herrmann,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Decked with cashmere curtains and burnished-leather bed frames, the guest rooms offer breathtaking mountain views and Western authenticity.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Feb. 2026
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Warmer, more distinctive finishes such as burnished brass, bronze, and mixed materials are replacing matte black.—
Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
6 Feb. 2026
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The three-piece set includes a quilt and two pillowcases made from a premium blend of brushed microfiber, which results in a silky-smooth, lightweight texture that provides warmth, comfort, and breathability when temperatures start to rise.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
3 Feb. 2026
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Spanx AirEssentials Brushed Full-Zip Jacket Not to be missed, this zip-up jacket — complete with an ultra-soft brushed interior and stately mock neckline — offers a more sophisticated take on travel day dressing.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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Jim Dickinson stepped in to produce and play a little piano, but Travis deemed the results too polished, too polite, too bourgeois.—
Stephen M. Deusner,
Pitchfork,
8 Feb. 2026
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Fulfillment, including renewal notices, tags, and reward cards, is managed by Pet Parent in a way that can help organizations provide a polished experience without maintaining separate logistics.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Waxed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waxed. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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