Examples of lubricate in a Sentence
it's not a good idea to use olive oil to lubricate the gears in an appliance
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This moisture can help lubricate dry, irritated nasal passages.
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Rachael Zimlich, Verywell Health, 14 May 2025
Dry eyes is a condition where your eyes cannot make enough tears to lubricate and nourish the eye.
—Suchandrima Bhowmik, Health, 26 Apr. 2025
The chemicals also help lubricate substances and carry fragrances in various personal care products including deodorant; nail polish; perfumes; hair gels, sprays or shampoos; soaps; and body lotions.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2025
Anything metal can likely be loosened, lubricated, and adjusted.
—Wes Siler, Outside Online, 2 Mar. 2025
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Rachael Zimlich, Verywell Health, 14 May 2025
Dry eyes is a condition where your eyes cannot make enough tears to lubricate and nourish the eye.
—Suchandrima Bhowmik, Health, 26 Apr. 2025
The chemicals also help lubricate substances and carry fragrances in various personal care products including deodorant; nail polish; perfumes; hair gels, sprays or shampoos; soaps; and body lotions.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2025
Anything metal can likely be loosened, lubricated, and adjusted.
—Wes Siler, Outside Online, 2 Mar. 2025
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“Lubricate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lubricate. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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lubricate
verb
lu·bri·cate
ˈlü-brə-ˌkāt 
lubricated; lubricating
1
: to make smooth or slippery
2
: to apply a lubricant to
lubricate a car
3
: to act as a lubricant
Medical Definition
lubricate
transitive verb
lu·bri·cate
ˈlü-bri-ˌkāt
lubricated; lubricating
: to make smooth, slippery, or oily in motion, action, or appearance
lubricate the eye
lubricate the skin
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