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oil

[oil] / ɔɪl /
VERB
lubricate
Synonyms
STRONGEST
coat grease
STRONG
anoint lard lube pomade slick smear
Antonyms
WEAK
dry

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Historic emergency-reserve releases, Persian Gulf reroutes and temporary sanctions relief on Russian and Iran have played parts in keeping oil prices around the $100 level, said Michael Lynch, president of Strategic Energy & Economic Research.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 25, 2026

Tech companies might be fairly insulated from higher oil prices, but higher gasoline and diesel prices can pinch households and push up the price of nearly everything.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 25, 2026

Financial reports also can’t undo the fact that the U.S. and Iran haven’t completed a lasting peace deal, which has sent oil prices higher —and has shown up in earnings guidance.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

The islands are surrounded by significant oil fields.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

The smell of coal oil hung in the room.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck

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