How to Use rub in a Sentence

rub

1 of 2 verb

• The cat rubbed against my leg.
• There are marks where the chair has rubbed against the wall.
• He blinked and rubbed his eyes.
• There are marks where the chair has been rubbing the wall.
• He rubbed his hands with glee.
• The cat rubbed itself against my leg.
• Don't rub too hard or you'll tear the paper.
• There was a squeak when the boards rubbed together.
• The back of my shoe is rubbing against my heel and giving me a blister.
• Could you rub my shoulders?
• Tom rubbed the back of his neck.
  — Bob Cary, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2025
• Life has rubbed me the wrong way too.
  — Kansas City Star, 30 Aug. 2025
• Why did that rub you the wrong way so much?
  — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 21 May 2026
• Pat beef dry, and rub all over with spice blend.
  — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
• Give him lots of treats and belly rubs!
  — Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
• Then Vic reached an arm across her thighs and rubbed.
  — Bryan Washington, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2025
• Great for all the spots rubbing you the wrong way.
  — Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 29 May 2026
• Then rub the cut side of the citrus across your hands.
  — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2026
• Do not rub the area; use dry heat or pop blisters.
  — Frank Witsil, Freep.com, 26 Jan. 2026
• Cut a lemon in half and rub it on the chrome surface.
  — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 14 Jan. 2026
• Use a soft sponge or microfiber cloth to rub away the rust.
  — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 Mar. 2026
• Place a dab of olive oil on a soft cloth and gently rub the stained area.
  — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 4 Mar. 2026
• Take a soft cloth or sponge and rub around the bottom and sides of the mug.
  — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2025
• Ezra rubbed his eye with the back of his hand, flopped his head to the side, and cooed.
  — Eric Boodman, STAT, 18 Apr. 2023
• The comments rubbed some Democrats the wrong way.
  — Amie Parnes, The Hill, 13 Feb. 2026
• The ones that nurses rub on your arm before a shot?
  — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
• First, lightly rub chalk and spread chalk dust around the area to loosen the grease.
  — Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 5 July 2026
• Scout your garden for egg clusters and rub them off.
  — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
• Starmer does seem to rub everyone the wrong way.
  — Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 8 May 2026
• People will rub you the wrong way today.
  — Usa Today, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026

rub

2 of 2 noun

• He used his favorite rub on the steaks.
• She's an amazing cook, but she rarely has time to make meals. There's the rub.
• Here's a rub -- here's the rub.
  — ABC News, 14 June 2026
• More surface area for dry rub, smoke, and sauce.
  — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
• His thumbs slide over her shoulders to give a quick rub.
  — Literary Hub, 25 June 2026
• The rub is against systems that are used to the way things are.
  — Keely Larson, Ars Technica, 20 Aug. 2022
• The bold, brawny rub of my dreams begins with a strong vein of spice.
  — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appétit, 25 Aug. 2022
• The stars of Popeyes’ new lineup are the four new dry rubs.
  — Moná Thomas, People.com, 18 Aug. 2025
• So rubs offer both visual and scent clues for deer.
  — Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 16 Oct. 2025
• The meat will begin to sweat as the salt in the rub draws out moisture.
  — Jennifer McClellan, USA TODAY, 17 May 2022
• Smoked salt has a smoky flavor and works well in rubs and marinades.
  — Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 30 May 2026
• Some consumers find the strap rubs or digs into the back of the heel.
  — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
• Add a pinch to soups, pasta sauces, marinades, or even dry rubs.
  — Zola Gregory, Bon Appétit, 20 Jan. 2024
• Use it to flavor caramel apple cider, caramel blondies or even as a rub on salmon.
  — Michelle Deal-Zimmerman, Baltimore Sun, 14 Sep. 2022
• The bold flavor of the spice rub could overpower a milder fish.
  — Martha Stewart, 5 Feb. 2026
• The rub is that one of the six refuses to eat anyone else’s food!
  — Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 12 Jan. 2023
• Moisture is the enemy of a good dry rub!
  — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
• The dogs ran toward Gary and fell on their backs for belly rubs.
  — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026
• Give the gift of pain-free joints and muscles with this effective rub.
  — Mark Stock, Men's Health, 14 Dec. 2022
• The rub is gentler, but there’s no less reason to feel tickled.
  — Chris Willman, Variety, 22 July 2022
• Add to yogurt, top your hummus, or create a rub for kabobs.
  — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026
• The post-wash rub will help the oil build up over time, which keeps the pan non-stick and from rusting.
  — Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 4 June 2026
• The rub isn’t that no one victor came out on top; this isn’t Highlander.
  — Angela Watercutter, WIRED, 26 Dec. 2022
• The fabric has up to 30,000 rub count.
  — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 3 Mar. 2026
• Upgrade your rubs, soups, and pasta with just a sprinkle.
  — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026
• So, to get noticed, deer mark areas with rubs and scrapes, known as signposts.
  — New Atlas, 10 Feb. 2026
• The French taxi driver said, That is rub-bish, and threw it on the floor.
  — Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
• Yet, and here’s the rub, actors also see the rise of deepfakes as a chance to cash in.
  — WIRED, 18 Oct. 2022
• No matter your skin type, use this rub once or twice a week for calm, clear, radiant skin.
  — The Salt Lake Tribune, 13 May 2022
• Both of them like you to roll your feet on the ground like rub, and that friction was not good for the robots.
  — IEEE Spectrum, 1 Oct. 2023