rub in

verb

rubbed in; rubbing in; rubs in

: to harp on (something unpleasant) : emphasize

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web When the stain is gone or lightened as much as possible, rinse the garment, rub in a bit more liquid laundry detergent and wash as usual. —

Lauren Smith Mcdonough, Good Housekeeping, 25 Jan. 2023 One female employee told The Oregonian/OregonLive that Golub gave her an unwanted shoulder rub in the office in 2018. —

oregonlive, 7 Oct. 2022 The Hanni shaving system is simple: Swipe the gel stick on the skin, rub in the formula, and then glide the razor. —

Gabi Thorne, Allure, 27 May 2021 An annual scrape is like a signpost rub in that the same spot is used year after year. —

Hal Blood, Outdoor Life, 10 Nov. 2020 Then, rub in liquid detergent and wash in hot water. —

Noma Nazish, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2022 As a sunscreen, this stuff is top-notch—easy to rub in and disappears into your skin in seconds. —

Garrett Munce, Men's Health, 2 Dec. 2022 This water-resistant, reef-friendly formula is easy to rub in and has a truly invisible finish. —

SELF, 19 July 2022 Squalane protects the skin, adds hydration, and makes this sunscreen extra easy to rub in. —

ELLE, 1 June 2022 See More

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