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as in greasing
to coat (something) with a slippery substance in order to reduce friction
waxing a surfboard
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as in whipping
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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 increasing
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 becoming
to eventually have as a state or quality
waxed poetic whenever he wrote to his girlfriend
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Recent Examples of waxing
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
19 June 2026
Also, about an hour after sunset, look west for the sight of the waxing crescent moon with three bright planets in view—Venus, Jupiter, and Mercury.
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Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
16 June 2026
On this coming Tuesday and Wednesday evening, the new waxing crescent moon will pass by the planets.
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Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
14 June 2026
In one particularly confessional episode, the Belgian star lavishes his wife with praise while waxing lyrical about his past mistakes.
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Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 June 2026
Use personal protective equipment, such as an N95 mask or a respirator with organic cartridges, when waxing.
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Kathryn Crawford,
The Conversation,
3 June 2026
Wednesday, June 17After sunset in the west, a 5%-lit waxing crescent moon will be positioned between Jupiter and Mercury, with Venus shining above.
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Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
The $18 billion in IPO proceeds plus the $1 billion in free cash flow from the other two businesses combined wouldn’t even cover the $20 billion the AI side spent on plant, property and equipment last year, and that figure is waxing fast.
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Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
28 May 2026
The moon was waxing gibbous and would be full in four days.
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Wyatt Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
26 May 2026
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On Friday, June 19, a 29%-illuminated waxing crescent moon will shine just to the left of Regulus, the brightest star in the constellation Leo.
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Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
19 June 2026
Also, about an hour after sunset, look west for the sight of the waxing crescent moon with three bright planets in view—Venus, Jupiter, and Mercury.
—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
16 June 2026
On this coming Tuesday and Wednesday evening, the new waxing crescent moon will pass by the planets.
—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
14 June 2026
In one particularly confessional episode, the Belgian star lavishes his wife with praise while waxing lyrical about his past mistakes.
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Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 June 2026
Use personal protective equipment, such as an N95 mask or a respirator with organic cartridges, when waxing.
—
Kathryn Crawford,
The Conversation,
3 June 2026
Wednesday, June 17After sunset in the west, a 5%-lit waxing crescent moon will be positioned between Jupiter and Mercury, with Venus shining above.
—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
The $18 billion in IPO proceeds plus the $1 billion in free cash flow from the other two businesses combined wouldn’t even cover the $20 billion the AI side spent on plant, property and equipment last year, and that figure is waxing fast.
—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
28 May 2026
The moon was waxing gibbous and would be full in four days.
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Wyatt Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for waxing
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Preheat the oven to 350ºF and prep your pan by greasing the bottom and sides of a 13x9 with cooking spray or butter.
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Todd starred in these films for over 20 years, greasing lines all over Wyoming’s Tetons, California’s Sierras, and Alaska’s Chugach mountains that other skiers and snowboarders didn’t even think were ridable.
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And a Cut Absolute is whipping around upon seeing the person and walking away.
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Patrick Evans made it to the top step of the Motocross Best Trick event with his electric bike, whipping out a no-handed front flip to loud cheers from the crowd before climbing back up the ramp to celebrate.
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As summer arrives, snow begins melting, ice hardens and rocks loosen, increasing the risk of falls and rockfall.
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When patients can’t pay, hospitals absorb the costs and pass them onto people with insurance by increasing prices, studies show.
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In a macro picture, retirement at 65 is becoming an ancient concept.
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Okorie flipped his commitment from Harvard to join Stanford for his freshman year in the 2025 season, becoming an Associated Press All-American honorable mention, the All-ACC first team and the ACC All-Rookie team.
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Prevent rust by cleaning cast iron right after cooking, drying it thoroughly, and oiling it every time.
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Mohapi adds that oiling a dry scalp works best before washing, not after.
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This factor was vastly dwarfed by organizational restructuring, budget cuts, and economic conditions, which are all far more standard explanations historically used by corporations to justify trimming jobs.
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Consider trimming a task list, then schedule a quiet break between meetings to recharge.
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The camp is open to rising high school juniors and seniors, and most of the attendees were from Lake and Porter counties.
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By Saturday the official death toll had climbed past 1,400, with thousands injured and tens of thousands reported missing—figures the authorities acknowledged were still rising.
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Yet robust economic growth has proved elusive, even as government debt has climbed, leaving successive administrations with little firepower to fix a growing list of related challenges, from crumbling infrastructure to a chronic housing shortage.
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With stages stretching from Freedom Corner to the Point and crowds growing every year, Pittsburgh’s Juneteenth celebration has evolved into a centerpiece of the city’s summer calendar and a living testament to Black culture, commerce and community pride downtown.
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