Synonyms of lubricating

lubricating

verb

present participle of lubricate

as in greasing

to coat (something) with a slippery substance in order to reduce friction

used a petroleum based machine oil to lubricate the gears

Synonyms & Similar Words

• greasing
• oiling
• wetting
• washing
• waxing
• slicking
• soaking
• bathing
• watering
• drenching
• dousing
• sousing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• roughing
• drying
• roughening
• dehydrating
• searing
• coarsening
• parching

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of lubricating

The circular peddling motion is also good for lubricating the knee joint and maintaining your range of motion. — Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 30 July 2026

The lubricating substance allows snails to stick to the ground more easily and travel more smoothly. — Laura Dorwart, Health, 22 July 2026

Jubail in eastern Saudi Arabia is home to one of the world's largest industrial cities, where steel, gasoline, petrochemicals, lubricating oil and chemical fertilizers are produced. — CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026

In Europa's near-vacuum, heat from friction would dissipate quickly rather than building a lubricating surface layer. — Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 13 Feb. 2026

Another group, the Arête Glacier Initiative, is investigating the idea of refreezing Thwaites to bedrock by pumping lubricating meltwater out from its base or drawing heat away with passive heat pumps. — Christian Elliott, The Atlantic, 31 Jan. 2026

This time ensures lubricating oil reaches all of the engine's vital parts. — Jalen Williams, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025