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as in greasing
to coat (something) with a slippery substance in order to reduce friction
waxing a surfboard
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as in whipping
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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 increasing
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 becoming
to eventually have as a state or quality
waxed poetic whenever he wrote to his girlfriend
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Recent Examples of waxing
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
5 July 2026
On the evening of July 22, a waxing crescent moon would appear to form a broad triangle with Saturn and Spica.
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Joe Rao,
Space.com,
4 July 2026
But Presidents now will enjoy waxing authority over all those areas and more.
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Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
29 June 2026
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
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
Use personal protective equipment, such as an N95 mask or a respirator with organic cartridges, when waxing.
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Kathryn Crawford,
The Conversation,
3 June 2026
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On July 16 and 17, the waxing crescent moon will be photobombing Venus.
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Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
5 July 2026
On the evening of July 22, a waxing crescent moon would appear to form a broad triangle with Saturn and Spica.
—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
4 July 2026
But Presidents now will enjoy waxing authority over all those areas and more.
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Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
29 June 2026
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.
—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
16 June 2026
In one particularly confessional episode, the Belgian star lavishes his wife with praise while waxing lyrical about his past mistakes.
—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 June 2026
Use personal protective equipment, such as an N95 mask or a respirator with organic cartridges, when waxing.
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Kathryn Crawford,
The Conversation,
3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for waxing
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Preheat the oven to 350ºF and prep your pan by greasing the bottom and sides of a 13x9 with cooking spray or butter.
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Todd starred in these films for over 20 years, greasing lines all over Wyoming’s Tetons, California’s Sierras, and Alaska’s Chugach mountains that other skiers and snowboarders didn’t even think were ridable.
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And a Cut Absolute is whipping around upon seeing the person and walking away.
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Patrick Evans made it to the top step of the Motocross Best Trick event with his electric bike, whipping out a no-handed front flip to loud cheers from the crowd before climbing back up the ramp to celebrate.
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As summer arrives, snow begins melting, ice hardens and rocks loosen, increasing the risk of falls and rockfall.
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When patients can’t pay, hospitals absorb the costs and pass them onto people with insurance by increasing prices, studies show.
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Josh Bell homered from each side of the plate, becoming only the seventh Twins player to accomplish the feat.
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Ultimately, anticipatory anxiety should be a catalyst for becoming more adaptable and intentional in developing valuable human qualities, regardless of technological advancements.
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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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Prevent rust by cleaning cast iron right after cooking, drying it thoroughly, and oiling it every time.
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Conviction should not prevent an investor from trimming or exiting once the valuation has absorbed the catalyst.
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While some varieties will rebloom without deadheading, trimming fading flowers keeps the flower bed from looking tired.
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And each time another first-time climber reaches the top, the applause rising from the rocks below suggests that, little by little, that community is growing.
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Practices are seeing rising amputations, and hospitalizations are surging.
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The group, already one of the largest White supremacist organizations in the country, is quickly growing its membership, at a time when hate crimes are on the rise.
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And each time another first-time climber reaches the top, the applause rising from the rocks below suggests that, little by little, that community is growing.
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“Waxing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waxing. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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