as in slicked
having or being a surface so smooth as to greatly reduce traction
the lubricated parts of the machine were whirring smoothly
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as in greased
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 lubricated
PC Magazine, 25 Aug. 2025
Matthew Tostevin, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
For this test, a doctor inserts a gloved, lubricated finger into your rectum to feel for swelling, bleeding, and any prostate abnormalities.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 12 Sep. 2025
With the wheels lubricated by an August news release, a 9-3 Sooners team could glide into the playoff.
—Blake Toppmeyer, USA TODAY, 21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
From lubricated stabilizers to two sound-dampening foam layers beneath a stainless steel plate, the board's components seem built to last.
—PC Magazine, 25 Aug. 2025
Verb
Toasts were drunk, although notably with orange juice given President Xi Jinping’s crackdown on excessive official consumption at the sort of functions that were once lubricated with plentiful bai jiu spirit.
—Matthew Tostevin, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
For this test, a doctor inserts a gloved, lubricated finger into your rectum to feel for swelling, bleeding, and any prostate abnormalities.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 12 Sep. 2025
With the wheels lubricated by an August news release, a 9-3 Sooners team could glide into the playoff.
—Blake Toppmeyer, USA TODAY, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lubricated
Adjective
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Fanning channeled the slicked back trend for her hair, styled by Jenda Alcorn.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
4 Nov. 2025
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Watts wore a navy blue sparkly dress paired with black mules and a slicked back hairstyle.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Pour batter into 3 greased and floured 9-inch round cakepans.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
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The recipe, found in a community cookbook from 1975, according to a photo shared on Reddit, calls for a batter seasoned with nutmeg to be fried on a griddle greased with bacon fat.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
31 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The slick lobby was guarded by uniformed doormen and the elevator took me to a long polished corridor leading to a big mahogany door.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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But Ratanaruang’s most essential collaborator is, again, Doyle, who uses desaturated 16mm to evoke Sao’s past and slick digital cinematography to capture her present.—
Katie Rife,
IndieWire,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Owners of the 2015 Chevy Equinox LS frequently report engine issues because of oil leaks that cause parts of the engine to not be oiled properly, according to ReRev, a car advice website.—
Gina Lee Castro,
jsonline.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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Warm Wood with Brushed Brass Probably the most obvious sign your kitchen is not a member of generation alpha is warm wood cabinetry and brushed or oiled brass hardware, especially if both elements feature highly decorative details.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Sep. 2025
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All the better to emphasize Lawrence creating the sensation that someone’s grip on reality getting mighty slippery.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
6 Nov. 2025
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To remind residents of winter driving hazards, the Michigan State Police posted a video on X demonstrating how to recover from skidding on a slippery road.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Lubricated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lubricated. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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