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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Employees got too lubricated and started up a John Deere riding mower sent in honor of Sterling Cooper landing the company’s account.
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Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2024
Water serves many purposes in the body, including producing energy, optimizing brain function, regulating body temperature, ridding the body of toxins, and lubricating joints.2
This article reviews dehydration in older adults, including symptoms and signs to watch out for.
—Forest Miller, Verywell Health, 16 Aug. 2024
Oil is used to lubricate the moving parts of an engine in order to reduce the heat and wear produced by friction.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Oct. 2024
Your tears work to keep your eyes lubricated and protect them from irritants like dirt and dust.
—Vanessa Caceres, Verywell Health, 23 Sep. 2024
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Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2024
Water serves many purposes in the body, including producing energy, optimizing brain function, regulating body temperature, ridding the body of toxins, and lubricating joints.2
This article reviews dehydration in older adults, including symptoms and signs to watch out for.
—Forest Miller, Verywell Health, 16 Aug. 2024
Oil is used to lubricate the moving parts of an engine in order to reduce the heat and wear produced by friction.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Oct. 2024
Your tears work to keep your eyes lubricated and protect them from irritants like dirt and dust.
—Vanessa Caceres, Verywell Health, 23 Sep. 2024
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“Lubricate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lubricate. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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