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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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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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
Verb
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In the sessions, providers shared in-depth information about vaccines and vaccine-preventable diseases and facilitated a discussion to address vaccine hesitancy.—
Laurie Archbald-Pannone,
The Conversation,
14 Mar. 2025 -
Saudi Arabia and neighboring United Arab Emirates later facilitated occasional prisoner exchanges between the two countries – rare diplomatic successes in three years of conflict.—
Kristian Coates Ulrichsen,
The Conversation,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The comments are brimming with intrepid flip-flop wearers who have worn these shoes on cruise ships, uneven European sidewalks, slippery hiking trails in Hawaii, and more.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
11 July 2025
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Inspiration is a slippery concept — what resonates deeply with one person might barely register for another.—
Sophie van Bastelaer,
EW.com,
7 July 2025
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However, Wolf was active on the boards, grabbing six rebounds in 20 minutes, and Saraf displayed a tight handle and slick moves off the dribble.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
11 July 2025
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These headphones still offer some of the best sound, noise canceling, and features available, in a slick matte package that’s ready to travel.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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But the glowy finish the Glazing Mist imparts isn’t greasy.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
10 July 2025
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Ouai’s Wave Spray gives that effortless, beachy texture without the crunch, Dae’s Agave Dry Heat + Hold Styling Mist helps lock in your style while fighting frizz, and K18’s Molecular Repair Hair Oil works deep to strengthen and smooth without ever feeling greasy.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
9 July 2025
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Reacting to this week’s news on social media, friends waxed nostalgic about shopping or working at Sam Goody (fondly in the former case, not always so fondly in the latter).—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
20 Dec. 2024
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Reacting to this week’s news on social media, friends waxed nostalgic about shopping or working at Sam Goody (fondly in the former case, not always so fondly in the latter).—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
20 Dec. 2024
Verb
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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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Hysterical laughter later erupts as the camera goes closer into the bathtub to reveal the dog wetting her head under the running water from the tap.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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Separately, norovirus outbreaks can also spring from food that was contaminated at the source and that’s often eaten raw, like shellfish harvested from virus-laden water or produce washed with it.—
Maggie O'Neill,
SELF,
6 Jan. 2025
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There was a lot of talk about Aaron Rodgers being washed.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2025
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“Greased.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greased. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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