greased 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of greasednext
as in slicked
having or being a surface so smooth as to greatly reduce traction the floor was greased with condensation, and so we slid everywhere we went

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greased

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verb

past tense of grease
1
as in oiled
to coat (something) with a slippery substance in order to reduce friction make sure you grease the pan before you put the batter in

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2
as in facilitated
to free from obstruction or difficulty your help might grease the complicated adoption proceedings

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for greased
  1. facilitated
  2. slippery
  3. slick
  4. greasy
  5. waxed
  6. wet
  7. washed
Verb
  • The support of those around her is what led her into acting, what facilitated her pursuit of it, and what’s helped keep her there ever since.
    Alanna Bennett, Glamour, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Much of the progress noted was facilitated by a slew of funds the city has secured from federal grants associated with President Joe Biden's climate initiatives as well as from philanthropic and private donors.
    Joan Meiners, The Arizona Republic, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of facilitated
Adjective
  • Many existing options are either too short, prone to peeling lacquer, slippery when wet or too expensive for daily use.
    Rachel King, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
  • The antagonistic interplay between Bruno and George is also dealt short shrift, lacking an electrifying oomph and glossing over aspects (better charting George’s tireless mission and Bruno’s slippery sensibilities) that would’ve deepened their respective gains and losses.
    Courtney Howard, Variety, 31 Oct. 2024
Definition of slippery
Adjective
  • The slick exterior is undeniably a showstopper, but what’s under the hood is intended to be just as impressive.
    Martin Lerma, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Rose Namajunas dominated Erin Blanchfield in the first two rounds with her slick boxing.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
Definition of slick
Adjective
  • In designer gowns, over greasy burgers, the Hiltons showed PEOPLE their duality — a concept further proved by their shopping habits.
    Kyra Surgent, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
  • Remove Stains From Fabric If your carpets or upholstered furniture are attacked by something greasy, leaving a horrible, oily stain, shampoo is on standby to help you out.
    Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024
Definition of greasy
Verb
  • Flannel shirts, barn jackets, and chore coats in tweed, plaid, and waxed cotton go from farmhouse to rustic café without feeling out of place—while maintaining a sense of luxury that doesn’t come at the cost of wearability.
    Laura Jackson, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2024
  • Flannel shirts, barn jackets, and chore coats in tweed, plaid, and waxed cotton go from farmhouse to rustic café without feeling out of place—while maintaining a sense of luxury that doesn’t come at the cost of wearability.
    Laura Jackson, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of waxed
Verb
  • In a desperate attempt to escape the heat, the lawsuit said many prisoners wet their sheets and sleep on the concrete floor.
    Minnah Arshad, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
  • To whet your appetite (or wet your whistle), here are the current odds, courtesy of betonline.ag: Ohtani, 1-12 Francisco Lindor, 5-1 Marcell Ozuna, 75-1 The postseason race A look at how the teams stack up.
    Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2024
Definition of wet
Verb
  • This year's summer winds washed thousands of plastic pellets ashore near Colombo, Sri Lanka, three years after a massive fire aboard the X-Press Pearl burned for days and sank the vessel a few miles offshore.
    CBS News, CBS News, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Only rarely would baked goods or other food items containing washed poppy seeds trigger positive drug tests, doctors who have studied the issue said.
    David Hilzenrath, CNN, 3 Oct. 2024
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