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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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Adjective
  • Meanwhile, with its slick production values and big stars, Doctor Odyssey is expensive to produce.
    Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 27 June 2025
  • The unapologetic embracing of social platforms and creators has also resulted in a record $8 Million raised from donors to help continue the slick social messaging push to November’s General Mayoral election.
    Jason Davis, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
Adjective
  • The water-free, no-rinse stick creates a slippery barrier on the skin so that your razor can smoothly glide across, leaving skin smooth and hydrated with sea moss, hyaluronic acid and ginger root oil.
    Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
  • Her flippant attitude toward school, her refusal to talk through her grief, and her slippery grasp on the concepts of right and wrong can all be traced to that fateful night in this garage.
    Stacia Brown, Vulture, 25 June 2025
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“Lubricated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lubricated. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.

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