as in to wax
to defeat by a large margin
the local football team was shellacked 35-0 in their final outing for the season
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Recent Examples of shellac
Why that 22-10 win feels like such a harbinger – Harbinger? – of what could come, continuing in Charlotte on Sunday against the already-hapless Carolina Panthers, victims of a 47-10 Week 1 shellacking by the New Orleans Saints.
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Mirjam Swanson, Orange County Register, 13 Sep. 2024
Hailey Bieber is feeling fall, shellacking her nails in a cinnamon brown art, a blend of five sumptuous shades.
—Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 7 Sep. 2024
That single point was significantly longer than the shortest ever professional tennis match in the Open era when Susan Tutt shellacked Marion Boundy in 20 minutes at the Surrey Championships in 1969.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024
He was shellacked by President Calvin Coolidge (382 to 136 in the electoral college).
—George F. Will, Washington Post, 22 July 2024
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Mirjam Swanson, Orange County Register, 13 Sep. 2024
Hailey Bieber is feeling fall, shellacking her nails in a cinnamon brown art, a blend of five sumptuous shades.
—Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 7 Sep. 2024
That single point was significantly longer than the shortest ever professional tennis match in the Open era when Susan Tutt shellacked Marion Boundy in 20 minutes at the Surrey Championships in 1969.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024
He was shellacked by President Calvin Coolidge (382 to 136 in the electoral college).
—George F. Will, Washington Post, 22 July 2024
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The smash peaked at No. 2 on the list of the top-selling songs on vinyl, and just one space lower on the roster that focuses on all forms of sales on physical formats (which includes vinyl, but which isn’t exclusive to wax).—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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The geomagnetic storms waxed and waned throughout the night, creating a dynamic celestial fireworks show that stretched well into the new year.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
1 Jan. 2025
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Zinc oxide is a key ingredient in most infant diaper creams so its ultra gentle.—
Bea McMonagle,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
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To make the cake, in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter, sugar, salt, and lime zest until light and fluffy.—
Neda Ulaby,
NPR,
23 Dec. 2024
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With Biden now down to his final two weeks, there are no active discussions about bombing Iran.—
Barak Ravid,
Axios,
6 Jan. 2025
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After last year’s host, Jo Koy, memorably bombed, the emcee this year, Nikki Glaser, could hardly do worse.—
Stephanie Goodman,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2025
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From Klay Thompson to Shaun Livingston to Ball, the NBA has been filled with stories of players overcoming tremendous physical and personal adversity to return to the court.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Jan. 2025
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The Lunar Owls overcame a six-point deficit and ended up winning the league’s first game 84-80 after Diggins-Smith hit a game-ending 3-pointer.—
Sabreena Merchant,
The Athletic,
17 Jan. 2025
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Everyone here is affected Today infernos whipped by a perfect storm of high winds and drought conditions hit the Western edges of the United States especially hard.—
Jennifer Jolly,
USA TODAY,
17 Jan. 2025
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As the fire came closer, whipped by strong winds barreling down the mountains, no ambulance appeared.—
Claire Fahy,
New York Times,
14 Jan. 2025
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Don’t just copy and paste keywords from the job description.—
Julia Korn,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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Most electronic news feeds are produced by people who can’t write or who just lazily cut and paste others’ copy, which seems to be a pre-req to employment.—
J.T. Barbarese,
New York Daily News,
10 Jan. 2025
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After all, the stuff has been buried for what, seven decades, so what’s the big deal?—
Jim Clash,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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Apparently, Jane was buried in a field with dozens upon dozens of other people with no markers.—
Lincee Ray,
EW.com,
18 Jan. 2025
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This Korean sunscreen essential soothes acne and excess sebum using niacinamide and hydrates skin with hyaluronic acid.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
3 Jan. 2025
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The massage cup, combined with the oils, boosts lymphatic flow, firms skin, and encourages lipolysis for a smoother, more toned appearance.—
Tanya Benedicto Klich,
Forbes,
16 Dec. 2024
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“Shellac.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shellac. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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