rubbed 1 of 2

rubbed

2 of 2

verb

past tense of rub

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of rubbed
Verb
Spills can be blotted (never rubbed) with a dry cloth since the fabric is non-absorptive, and for more stubborn stains, dry cleaning is recommended. Zoë Sessums, Architectural Digest, 4 Sep. 2025 The bug’s feces can also end up inside or near a home and then be incidentally ingested or rubbed into the skin or mucous membrane. Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025 Life has rubbed me the wrong way too. Kansas City Star, 30 Aug. 2025 Of the 21 museums under the umbrella of the Smithsonian Institution, one in particular seems recently to have rubbed President Donald Trump the wrong way. Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2025 In the video, Hewitt turned to the side and rubbed her growing belly before striking a pose. Hannah Sacks, People.com, 21 Aug. 2025 Lali rubbed against me about twenty times, weaving back and forth against my legs, meowing, making eye contact. Tao Lin, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025 In Bachelorette season 11, Nick crashed the party and once again rubbed the other men (and many viewers) the wrong way in pursuit of Bristowe, whose ultimate pick, Shawn Booth, called him cocky and manipulative to his face. Laura Bradley, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2025 Jon was going to make a Wolfs sequel until the movie’s sudden lack of theatrical release rubbed him the wrong way. Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rubbed
Adjective
  • The pillowcases have a stylish hem detailing that gives the bed a polished look.
    Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Jeremy Campau of Melvindale brought his 1999 GMC Sonoma painted in metallic emerald green with a polished carbon fiber composite wrapped hood.
    Keenan Thompson, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Google’s overwhelming search dominance may be eroded by itself, as more gen AI players come on the scene.
    Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • The letter said the secretary's personnel decisions and policy moves had eroded scientific integrity and threatened the safety of the HHS workforce, raising immediate questions about the capacity of the CDC and other agencies to carry out public-health missions.
    Daniel Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Candle wax should be carefully scraped away with the edge of a plastic putty knife, not metal.
    Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2025
  • The beauty of most D2C customer lists is that they weren’t scraped or cobbled together.
    Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Doctors sawed off part of the bone, smoothed and flattened the rest and closed the wound with skin and soft tissue.
    Michael Collins, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2025
  • Card networks and domestic wallet apps have smoothed many edges, yet many of those wallets still use the same traditional systems.
    Alvin Kan, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Outdoor scenes especially are artfully composed, such as a distant view of a bridge with the river flowing under it in the foreground, or the glistening look of a puddle on the street at night.
    Caryn James, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2025
  • Its mesmerizing turquoise lakes, towering granite pinnacles, and vast, glistening glaciers have earned the park recognition as the crown jewel of Patagonia region, a vast natural frontier which stretches over 1,000 miles from Chile to the tip of Argentina.
    Elizabeth Brownfield, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • The flats are made from smooth faux leather and have a modern square toe and double straps — just like the pair Kruger wore.
    Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
  • At the 2025 Oscars, both best actress nominee Demi Moore and best actor winner Adrien Brody wore Armani.
    Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • His walk rate has begun to improve, and the rough edges have begun to be sanded off of his complementary defensive and baserunning skills.
    Tony Blengino, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Despite the glossy subject matter, Winocour neatly sidesteps clichés, instead searching for quiet moments that give the story emotional resonance.
    Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
  • With a slightly glossy appearance, this is a great blanket for a glam bedroom.
    Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 4 Sep. 2025

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Rubbed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rubbed. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on rubbed

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!