1
as in to oil
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 to facilitate
to free from obstruction or difficulty
your help might grease the complicated adoption proceedings
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Recent Examples of grease
Tips For Making Aggression Cookies Fox's original recipe strictly specifies that there is no need to grease the baking sheet, and this recipe is the same.
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Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 12 June 2025
The job is demanding: wheels must be inspected and greased, accidents like a broken carriage tongue can delay the whole train and the horses need constant care.
—Tina Li, Sacbee.com, 7 June 2025
And history verifies that a squeaky wheel gets greased.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 3 June 2025
Each element is connected by strong metal hinges that can be easily greased to keep movement seamless.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 28 May 2025
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Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 12 June 2025
The job is demanding: wheels must be inspected and greased, accidents like a broken carriage tongue can delay the whole train and the horses need constant care.
—Tina Li, Sacbee.com, 7 June 2025
And history verifies that a squeaky wheel gets greased.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 3 June 2025
Each element is connected by strong metal hinges that can be easily greased to keep movement seamless.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grease
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Rather than focusing on which oils to consume, the focal point should be a person's overall diet, says Christopher Gardner, a nutrition scientist and professor of medicine at Stanford University.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
8 July 2025
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The heirloom isn’t trouble-free, Monreal says, requiring winding every month and oiling its wood once every year.—
William Lee,
Chicago Tribune,
5 July 2025
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Then in the antebellum years there were the mill owners who bought cotton; they’re faulted for facilitating the slave system.—
Brian T. Allen,
National Review,
19 July 2025
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If the actual burn pattern is in patches, hopping between tree stands while leaving other clusters untouched, that would better facilitate wildlife's return.—
Joan Meiners,
AZCentral.com,
19 July 2025
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Peters waxed philosophical when asked about Pope’s lack of timely action.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 July 2025
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Surely Chekov’s bikini line will be waxed before the season’s finale curtain.—
Peter Larsen,
Oc Register,
18 July 2025
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Traditional evaporators don’t work well in wet weather, but this new material stands up much better to wetting and drying, just like the rainforest birds that inspired it.—
Ian Rose,
Smithsonian Magazine,
10 June 2025
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Use a garden hose or power washer to thoroughly wet the rug.—
Karen Grossman,
Southern Living,
24 June 2025
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Running it for at least 15 minutes a week (year-round) can keep your compressor lubricated.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
26 June 2025
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Gargle With Salt Water Gargling with salt water helps clear away mucus and reduce inflammation while lubricating your throat.—
Ann Pietrangelo,
Verywell Health,
10 Feb. 2025
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“Grease.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grease. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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