as in to grease
to coat (something) with a slippery substance in order to reduce friction
used a petroleum based machine oil to lubricate the gears
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Recent Examples of lubricate
And lubricants would simply evaporate before lubricating.
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New Atlas, 29 May 2025
The zipper pull should glide easily once lubricated.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2025
In areas where winter roads are salted, a yearly service to clean and lubricate brake calipers is recommended.
—Mark Maynard, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
This moisture can help lubricate dry, irritated nasal passages.
—Rachael Zimlich, Verywell Health, 14 May 2025
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New Atlas, 29 May 2025
The zipper pull should glide easily once lubricated.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2025
In areas where winter roads are salted, a yearly service to clean and lubricate brake calipers is recommended.
—Mark Maynard, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
This moisture can help lubricate dry, irritated nasal passages.
—Rachael Zimlich, Verywell Health, 14 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for lubricate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lubricate
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And history verifies that a squeaky wheel gets greased.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2025
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Each element is connected by strong metal hinges that can be easily greased to keep movement seamless.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
28 May 2025
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The light non-foaming cream is enriched with shea butter, plus monoi, avocado, and tamanu oils to nourish the strands while removing scalp buildup.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
22 May 2025
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For example, the healing properties of the body oils in their first Desert Muse Collection are at the foundation of the brand.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
15 May 2025
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“Lubricate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lubricate. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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