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lubricated

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verb

past tense of lubricate
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
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
  • Watts wore a navy blue sparkly dress paired with black mules and a slicked back hairstyle.
    Kayla Grant, People.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • Make sure your griddle is well greased.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Johnson has always been a bit slick in the promotion of his brand; there’s something smarmy and politician-ish about his attempts to appeal to as broad an audience as possible.
    Richard Lawson, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Rosé’s distinctive voice lent a touch of vulnerability to the group’s slick choreography.
    Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • But the big keyhole was plain, oiled, in use.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • The shampoo lathered up quickly and felt very slippery, while the conditioner was thicker and hydrating.
    Malia Griggs, Glamour, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Solnicki has created a sly and slippery kind of film that, much like its leading actor’s grin, is hilarious and devastating in equal measure.
    Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 28 Sep. 2025

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“Lubricated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lubricated. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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