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as in to cream
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 to increase
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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Recent Examples of wax
Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
Thirdly, exports have always played an important role in the U.S. farm economy, albeit one that has waxed and waned over time.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 15 June 2025
She was introduced by Busta Rhymes, who waxed poetic on her impact as an artist and his love for the elusive chanteuse.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 10 June 2025
Behold the Billie Wax Kit, perfect for waxing your face and bikini line.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 23 June 2025
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Verb
Services include massages, Ayurvedic therapies, body scrubs, facials, body masks, manicures/pedicures, prenatal options, and waxing.
—Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
Thirdly, exports have always played an important role in the U.S. farm economy, albeit one that has waxed and waned over time.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 15 June 2025
She was introduced by Busta Rhymes, who waxed poetic on her impact as an artist and his love for the elusive chanteuse.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 10 June 2025
Behold the Billie Wax Kit, perfect for waxing your face and bikini line.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 23 June 2025
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“Wax.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wax. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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