grease

verb

ˈgrēs How to pronounce grease (audio)
Definition of greasenext
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 Line the bottom of a 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper and grease the sides with nonstick cooking spray. — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2026 David Luiz, Samuel Eto’o, Andre Schurrle — all these players contributed in some way to Chelsea’s success during the years when various fixers and middlemen were having their palms greased. — Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026 Whether they're getting greased after a Super Bowl or spoiling All-Star rosters, does any city's poles get as much attention as Philadelphia's? — Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026 Proponents hope the move – also known as the PhilAtom Law – will boost public trust and grease the wheels of foreign investment. — Lorela U. Sandoval, Christian Science Monitor, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for grease
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grease
  1. oil
  2. facilitate
  3. wax
  4. lubricate
  5. wet
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  • Bulloch notes skipping oiling the grates is another common mistake.
    — Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Botero uses the Hair & Scalp Oil for traditional Ayurvedic hair oiling treatments.
    — Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of oil
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  • Centcom forces have helped facilitate the transit of approximately 1,500 commercial vessels and 750 million barrels of crude oil over the past several months, Cooper said.
    — Sam Meredith,Lim Hui Jie,Mike Sheen, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • And the announcement notably did not include secondary sanctions on the large Chinese banks that facilitate Beijing’s purchases from Iran.
    — Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of facilitate
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  • The state’s film industry has waxed and waned through the years, facing competition from nearby states and funding shifts.
    — Eva Flowe August 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Meanwhile, Mikael Wood waxed on Parton’s storytelling prowess in her music.
    — Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of wax
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  • This is often achieved through lubricating the stomach or digestive tract.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • If your shutters have hinges, clean the hardware and lubricate the hinges every month to keep them working properly.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of lubricate
Verb
  • Havenith said deliberately wetting clothing can provide evaporative cooling, including for older adults who may not sweat as effectively.
    — Aya Diab, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • For best results, water deeply at the base of the plant, allowing moisture to soak into the root zone rather than wetting the foliage, says Kelly Funk, president and CEO of Jackson & Perkins.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 13 Aug. 2026
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“Grease.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grease. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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