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as in greased
to coat (something) with a slippery substance in order to reduce friction
waxing a surfboard
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as in whipped
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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 increased
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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as in became
to eventually have as a state or quality
waxed poetic whenever he wrote to his girlfriend
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Recent Examples of waxed
Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
Flamingo’s Wax Strips make the process simple, with super sticky, pre-waxed strips that lift hair from the root.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 8 Oct. 2025
Lovers of some hardware will be happy to know that the new, tradition-honoring Logger features nickel eyelets, which contrast impeccably with the richness of its waxed leather.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2025
Nicole Avery Nichols, Freep.com, 30 Dec. 2025
The comics and their impact have waxed and waned.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 18 Dec. 2025
Waxed or Unfinished Wood Cleaning waxed or unfinished wood with full-strength cleaning vinegar can cause discoloration and should be avoided.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2025
Where the red ball is greased and waxed before it is finished with a thin cellulose lacquer, the white ball has extra polish applied to it and the pink ball is given a thin spray-coat of paint before they are both finished with a slightly thicker lacquer.
—Matt Roller, New York Times, 1 Dec. 2025
In previous years, Oprah waxed poetic about the foldable Leah 5 Eyewear and Jewelry Case, this nifty travel cord roll, and the Capri 2-in-1 Garment Bag, just to name a few.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 22 Nov. 2025
The original cement floors have been stripped and waxed and the Corinthian capitals atop the columns, which had been covered by several layers of paint, have been stripped to reveal the original concrete details.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 22 Nov. 2025
Interest in the concept has waxed and waned over the decades, however, recently there have been serious efforts to find a practical application for beamed power.
—New Atlas, 20 Nov. 2025
Slipcovered sofas have waxed and waned in popularity since the 18th century, and there's a good chance your grandma even had one (and, hopefully, the slipcovers were fabric instead of plastic).
—Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025
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Place meatballs in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with waxed paper.
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Auto critic Mark Phelan put the finishing touches on his picks for the annual Car, Truck and Utility vehicle of the year, while autos team newbie Liam Rappleye waxed poetic about a custom Chrysler mash-up of minivans whose frontend and backend are mirror images.
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Andrade and her team synthesized and coated iron oxide magnetic nanoparticles with bioactive glass.—
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Clean coated handles with soap and water, then wipe the surface with a thin layer of natural wax to preserve the shine.—
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The celebration included a tier of glazed donuts made from scratch with handmade birthday candles.—
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In the autumn months, that could mean glazed sweetbreads with Jerusalem artichokes, venison carpaccio from the nearby Sibillini Mountains, or trout from the nearby Nera River served with beetroot and smoked butter.—
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Mango Luisa Penny Loafer The Mango Luisa Penny Loafers put a refined spin on the wardrobe classic thanks to the burnished leather and moc-toe silhouette that’s polished and effortless.—
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The ground crunches on my morning walks, carpeted in burnished leaves the same colors of the hearts of flames.—
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The oversized style is made with brushed flannel that feels oh-so-soft against skin.—
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The flannel cotton weave is designed to give the pattern a brushed, soft texture.—
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The prose looks polished, charts look clean, and a single percentage point buried in the model quietly pushes the decision in a different direction.—
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Like Coleman, Boston’s size (6-4, 210) and physicality enable him to win more than his fair share of jump balls, but the Huskie wideout is also a polished route-runner, especially on slants and comebacks.—
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“Waxed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waxed. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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