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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
Rachel Handler,
Vulture,
12 May 2026
The waxed, slightly distressed exterior does a solid job of hiding scuffs and offers enough water resistance to handle light rain without issue.
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Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2026
Place meatballs in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with waxed paper.
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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.
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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.
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Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
3 Oct. 2025
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
17 June 2026
However, various secessionist movements waxed and waned during the period between independence and the Civil War.
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Scott Spires Britannica Editors June 3,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
3 June 2026
When skis are waxed, tiny particles and chemicals – including PFAS – can become airborne.
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Kathryn Crawford,
The Conversation,
3 June 2026
In the early 1900s, the pioneering American astrophysicist George Ellery Hale discovered that the sunspots that Galileo and others had traced weren’t blemishes but magnetic storms, regions of intense activity that waxed and waned on the 11-year solar cycle.
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Quanta Magazine,
28 May 2026
And again, this was true even if when their attraction naturally waxed and waned.
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Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
When San Diego Comic-Con was canceled for the first time in its 50-year history in 2020 due to COVID-19 concerns, Ackles waxed poetic about the special place the convention holds in his heart.
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Andrea Wurzburger,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
Liam mostly waxed his skin off.
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Emily Elias,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 May 2026
On a recent episode of Anne-Helen Peterson’s Culture Study podcast, the author Xochitl Gonzalez waxed nostalgic for the end of the Bush years.
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Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
Adjective
When asked about their initial reaction to being asked to serve on the jury, most waxed poetic about art and film and gratitude.
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Rachel Handler,
Vulture,
12 May 2026
The waxed, slightly distressed exterior does a solid job of hiding scuffs and offers enough water resistance to handle light rain without issue.
—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2026
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
Later, over a poolside lunch, Strong waxed poetic about the feeling of wearing Loro Piana and learning about sailing from Casiraghi, a prolific sailboat racer.
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José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
17 June 2026
However, various secessionist movements waxed and waned during the period between independence and the Civil War.
—
Scott Spires Britannica Editors June 3,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
3 June 2026
When skis are waxed, tiny particles and chemicals – including PFAS – can become airborne.
—
Kathryn Crawford,
The Conversation,
3 June 2026
In the early 1900s, the pioneering American astrophysicist George Ellery Hale discovered that the sunspots that Galileo and others had traced weren’t blemishes but magnetic storms, regions of intense activity that waxed and waned on the 11-year solar cycle.
—
Quanta Magazine,
28 May 2026
And again, this was true even if when their attraction naturally waxed and waned.
—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
When San Diego Comic-Con was canceled for the first time in its 50-year history in 2020 due to COVID-19 concerns, Ackles waxed poetic about the special place the convention holds in his heart.
—
Andrea Wurzburger,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
Liam mostly waxed his skin off.
—
Emily Elias,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 May 2026
On a recent episode of Anne-Helen Peterson’s Culture Study podcast, the author Xochitl Gonzalez waxed nostalgic for the end of the Bush years.
—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for waxed
Adjective
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Putting NorthPaw to the test The app was naturally appealing to me, as the owner of a thick-coated black lab in sweaty Austin, Texas.
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Add the dressing, cabbage and half of the scallions, cilantro and cashews (if using) to the bowl with the rice and toss until everything is well coated in the dressing.
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My grid is, like, Turkish men getting their pecs greased up with oil, and then the other half is beautiful girls in Los Angeles emulsifying pasta in the pan.
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There is a temptation to expand the view of this ruling, to look at the slippery slope that has been legally greased and pontificate about how this will lead to the further damnation of college sports.
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Aceh’s Sharia court ordered the two people to be whipped with a rattan cane 21 times each for kissing without being married.
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Impress party-goers with this Fourth of July colored layered dessert starring fresh berries, angel food cake, and whipped topping.
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And Harleys has entirely redesigned the rear -suspension and increased its travel 117 per cent to five inches (13 cm).
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The share of workers with hybrid schedules has increased a bit, while the share in fully remote positions has only seen a slight decline.
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After several generations, those faster-growing cells produced more offspring and became increasingly common in the population, demonstrating a basic form of natural selection.
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Beijing has exerted greater institutional control in Tibet since Xi Jinping became the country's president in 2012.
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Stainless steel and glazed ceramic bowls also tend to be easier to keep clean than scratched plastic bowls, which can trap bacteria in small grooves over time.
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That's right, toasty makeup and cloud lips are still on trend for summer, with a focus on skin that's not too glassy or glazed but still packs a healthy glow.
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Warm Wood with Brushed Brass Probably the most obvious sign your kitchen is not a member of Generation Alpha is warm wood cabinetry and brushed or oiled brass hardware, especially if both elements feature highly decorative details.
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Cavallari posted a clip of her and her oiled-up, bronzed six-pack in action on Instagram.
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Both wore bras by Intimissimi, with Amelia selecting a black bra trimmed with ivory lace, and Eliza sporting an all-white version of the same piece.
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The Mass, rich in velvet and gold-trimmed vestments, chanting and incense, was livestreamed on the society’s YouTube channel, with simultaneous explanations in several languages.
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