WAXED Synonyms: 207 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

as in coated

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waxed

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verb (1)

past tense of wax

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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verb (2)

past tense of wax

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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Adjective

When asked about their initial reaction to being asked to serve on the jury, most waxed poetic about art and film and gratitude. — Rachel Handler, Vulture, 12 May 2026 The waxed, slightly distressed exterior does a solid job of hiding scuffs and offers enough water resistance to handle light rain without issue. — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026 Place meatballs in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with waxed paper. — 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

Verb

Admittedly, this scribe has waxed lovingly about way too many Broncos backs over the years. — Brad Evans, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026 Jay McInerney waxed poetic about The Odeon in Bright Lights, Big City. — Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 10 Aug. 2026 On the previous episode of Lipps Service, DeathbyRomy waxed poetic about her journey from growing up in California to becoming one of alternative music’s most unique voices. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 6 Aug. 2026 Their population in Florida Bay has waxed and waned along with Everglades restoration efforts. — Alex Harris july 8, Miami Herald, 8 July 2026 However, various secessionist movements waxed and waned during the period between independence and the Civil War. — Scott Spires Britannica Editors June 3, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 June 2026 When skis are waxed, tiny particles and chemicals – including PFAS – can become airborne. — Kathryn Crawford, The Conversation, 3 June 2026 In the early 1900s, the pioneering American astrophysicist George Ellery Hale discovered that the sunspots that Galileo and others had traced weren’t blemishes but magnetic storms, regions of intense activity that waxed and waned on the 11-year solar cycle. — Quanta Magazine, 28 May 2026 And again, this was true even if when their attraction naturally waxed and waned. — Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for waxed

Adjective

It would be surrounded by an 8-foot-tall, coated aluminum fence and would have a storage container and a battery supply for the drones.

— Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026
The Outranger also carries a 255-L aluminum cargo box on the tongue and a Raptor-coated mounting panel on the left side of travel built to carry accessories like recovery boards and Rotopax canisters.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Aug. 2026

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Verb

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
Line greased pan with parchment paper, allowing about 2 inches to extend past the edges.

— Chadwick Boyd, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 2026

Definition of greased

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Deploying everything from pickled green strawberries and fresh peas to whipped labneh with Banyul vinegar glaze, artful Viennoiserie evokes more than a little whimsy that spans sweet and savory.

— The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026
If a recipe calls for 1 cup (unwhipped) whipping cream, substitute 2 cups whipped dessert topping, such as Cool Whip.

— Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2026

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Talks escalated and then collapsed, and Anthropic became the first American company to publicly be named a supply chain risk.

— Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Its closest showing came in 2024 with Pat Boonnitipat’s How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies, which became the first Thai submission ever to reach the 15-title shortlist.

— Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of became

Adjective

Chrome For a touch of flair, this manicure features a soft pink polish finished with an iridescent chrome sheen, giving the nails a glazed effect.

— Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 8 Aug. 2026
The pop of color embellished her eyes, taking center stage next to her glazed complexion and chin-length bob.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 24 July 2026

Definition of glazed

Verb

Then back by a slightly different route, past more hides and oiled walnut and blued steel.

— John Madson, Outdoor Life, 1 July 2026
Warm Wood with Brushed Brass Probably the most obvious sign your kitchen is not a member of Generation Alpha is warm wood cabinetry and brushed or oiled brass hardware, especially if both elements feature highly decorative details.

— Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 June 2026

Definition of oiled

Verb

If neither is ready, Washington’s options would be limited to veteran free agents — the pool of players waived when rosters are trimmed on Sunday — or a potential trade.

— Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Their hold on the top National League wild-card spot has been trimmed to just two games over the Philadelphia Phillies, who are riding an eight-game winning streak, though the Cubs have the season tiebreaker.

— Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026

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