as in coated
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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
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 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
Chloe Malle, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2024
Kiana waxed poetic about a subscription to Remedy place for their cold plunge challenge and feels passionately that fragrance is a consistent crowd-pleaser–don’t sleep on Bottega Veneta’s Déja Minuit, which is exquisitely seated on a pillow of verde alpi marble.
—Chloe Malle, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2024
Kiana waxed poetic about a subscription to Remedy place for their cold plunge challenge and feels passionately that fragrance is a consistent crowd-pleaser–don’t sleep on Bottega Veneta’s Déja Minuit, which is exquisitely seated on a pillow of verde alpi marble.
—Chloe Malle, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2024
Kiana waxed poetic about a subscription to Remedy place for their cold plunge challenge and feels passionately that fragrance is a consistent crowd-pleaser–don’t sleep on Bottega Veneta’s Déja Minuit, which is exquisitely seated on a pillow of verde alpi marble.
—Chloe Malle, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2024
But Shore wouldn’t recommend eating the skins from the grocery store or non-organic squash since these squash can be treated or waxed.
—Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2024
But Shore wouldn’t recommend eating the skins from the grocery store or non-organic squash since these squash can be treated or waxed.
—Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2024
But Shore wouldn’t recommend eating the skins from the grocery store or non-organic squash since these squash can be treated or waxed.
—Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2024
But Shore wouldn’t recommend eating the skins from the grocery store or non-organic squash since these squash can be treated or waxed.
—Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2024
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Kiana waxed poetic about a subscription to Remedy place for their cold plunge challenge and feels passionately that fragrance is a consistent crowd-pleaser–don’t sleep on Bottega Veneta’s Déja Minuit, which is exquisitely seated on a pillow of verde alpi marble.
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The glazed sweet potato cornbread is not just a side, but a star.Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 25 Nov. 2024
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The chef also sought out a seafood tasting menu, spicy glazed tofu, and plenty of makgeolli to sip on.Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Nov. 2024
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Style insiders are going all in on the look, too; fashion month’s crowds were awash in brushed knits, and New Yorkers of all stripes have pulled out their shaggiest jumpers as sweater weather has descended upon the city.Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 4 Nov. 2024
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Made from 100 percent cotton with a fleece interior and a brushed flannel shell, the Legendary Whitetails Camp Night Jacket can be worn as a shirt or jacket, depending on the weather.Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2023
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Of course, her mani of the moment (which had now transformed into her engagement mani) was on full display in all of the happy photos: short, subtly polished nails.Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
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The following week, an employee might join to discuss how to look polished without trying too hard for a PTA meeting.Julian Randall, Essence, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Waxed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waxed. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
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