as in to grease
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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This stuff naturally lubricates the inner surfaces of the body and protects them from infection, which could help for many of the biomedical applications of the adhesive.
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Michael Irving, New Atlas, 26 Feb. 2025
In addition, the rhythmic movement of pedaling a bike helps lubricate arthritic joints with synovial fluid and can reduce pain levels later in the day.9
Low-Back Pain
Cycling either outdoors or on a stationary bike typically involves some degree of spinal flexion.
—Tim Petrie, Dpt, Verywell Health, 5 Mar. 2025
Drive through deep water, and your diffs may also suck in a little bit of moisture, slowly polluting the oil that lubricates them.
—Wes Siler, Outside Online, 2 Mar. 2025
Considering that booze lubricates romantic encounters, the success of Verderbar’s venue, initially called Oh Henry Park, was remarkable.
—Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2025
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Michael Irving, New Atlas, 26 Feb. 2025
In addition, the rhythmic movement of pedaling a bike helps lubricate arthritic joints with synovial fluid and can reduce pain levels later in the day.9
Low-Back Pain
Cycling either outdoors or on a stationary bike typically involves some degree of spinal flexion.
—Tim Petrie, Dpt, Verywell Health, 5 Mar. 2025
Drive through deep water, and your diffs may also suck in a little bit of moisture, slowly polluting the oil that lubricates them.
—Wes Siler, Outside Online, 2 Mar. 2025
Considering that booze lubricates romantic encounters, the success of Verderbar’s venue, initially called Oh Henry Park, was remarkable.
—Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for lubricate
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“Lubricate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lubricate. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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