Examples of lubricate in a Sentence
it's not a good idea to use olive oil to lubricate the gears in an appliance
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And lubricants would simply evaporate before lubricating.
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New Atlas, 29 May 2025
The zipper pull should glide easily once lubricated.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2025
In areas where winter roads are salted, a yearly service to clean and lubricate brake calipers is recommended.
—Mark Maynard, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
This moisture can help lubricate dry, irritated nasal passages.
—Rachael Zimlich, Verywell Health, 14 May 2025
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New Atlas, 29 May 2025
The zipper pull should glide easily once lubricated.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2025
In areas where winter roads are salted, a yearly service to clean and lubricate brake calipers is recommended.
—Mark Maynard, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
This moisture can help lubricate dry, irritated nasal passages.
—Rachael Zimlich, Verywell Health, 14 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for lubricate
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“Lubricate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lubricate. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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lubricate
verb
lu·bri·cate
ˈlü-brə-ˌkāt 
lubricated; lubricating
1
: to make smooth or slippery
2
: to apply a lubricant to
lubricate a car
3
: to act as a lubricant
Medical Definition
lubricate
transitive verb
lu·bri·cate
ˈlü-bri-ˌkāt
lubricated; lubricating
: to make smooth, slippery, or oily in motion, action, or appearance
lubricate the eye
lubricate the skin
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