as in slicked
having or being a surface so smooth as to greatly reduce traction
the lubricated parts of the machine were whirring smoothly
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as in greased
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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Recent Examples of lubricated
Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2026
From lubricated stabilizers to two sound-dampening foam layers beneath a stainless steel plate, the board's components seem built to last.
—PC Magazine, 25 Aug. 2025
Alysia Burgio, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
At dinner, our five-course feasts were lubricated by small-batch Peruvian wines.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Mar. 2026
Inspect them for rust and any sticky residue which can be wiped away with WD-40 (which also help keep the hinges lubricated).
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 10 Feb. 2026
Those seals need to be wiped clean periodically and lubricated.
—Eric D. Lawrence, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
Toasts were drunk, although notably with orange juice given President Xi Jinping’s crackdown on excessive official consumption at the sort of functions that were once lubricated with plentiful bai jiu spirit.
—Matthew Tostevin, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
For this test, a doctor inserts a gloved, lubricated finger into your rectum to feel for swelling, bleeding, and any prostate abnormalities.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 12 Sep. 2025
With the wheels lubricated by an August news release, a 9-3 Sooners team could glide into the playoff.
—Blake Toppmeyer, USA TODAY, 21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Playing 40 minutes of perhaps unfamiliar material before getting to the hits sounds challenging and, to be sure, some of the more lubricated audience members sat in stunned silence.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2026
From lubricated stabilizers to two sound-dampening foam layers beneath a stainless steel plate, the board's components seem built to last.
—PC Magazine, 25 Aug. 2025
Verb
Diesel fuel is a lubricant and helps keep the fuel system lubricated.
—Alysia Burgio, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
At dinner, our five-course feasts were lubricated by small-batch Peruvian wines.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Mar. 2026
Inspect them for rust and any sticky residue which can be wiped away with WD-40 (which also help keep the hinges lubricated).
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 10 Feb. 2026
Those seals need to be wiped clean periodically and lubricated.
—Eric D. Lawrence, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
Toasts were drunk, although notably with orange juice given President Xi Jinping’s crackdown on excessive official consumption at the sort of functions that were once lubricated with plentiful bai jiu spirit.
—Matthew Tostevin, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
For this test, a doctor inserts a gloved, lubricated finger into your rectum to feel for swelling, bleeding, and any prostate abnormalities.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 12 Sep. 2025
With the wheels lubricated by an August news release, a 9-3 Sooners team could glide into the playoff.
—Blake Toppmeyer, USA TODAY, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lubricated
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Outside the Grand Rex theater in Paris, the 36-year-old actress arrived in a slicked bob and a bold red lip.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
18 Dec. 2025
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Watts wore a navy blue sparkly dress paired with black mules and a slicked back hairstyle.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In reality, according to a person with knowledge of the deal, Tal greased an employee from Griffin’s office to get the boss’s number, then called him incessantly.—
James D. Walsh,
Curbed,
10 Mar. 2026
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So, yes, the speeds and feeds are all greased up for quick performance.—
Eric Zeman,
PC Magazine,
4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Even though researchers have found no evidence that contemporary populations use one hemisphere of the brain any more than the other, every part of this picture is presented with slick confidence.—
Becca Rothfeld,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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With water constantly dripping from above, the surface was slick and unstable.—
Brit McCandless Farmer,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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If your tofu sticks, the pan likely wasn’t hot enough (or oiled enough).—
Claire Saffitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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Routine Maintenance for Your Butcher Block Keeping butcher block properly oiled is one of the best ways to protect it from wear and bacteria.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Be prepared for slippery roads.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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Because the condition affects balance and coordination, veterinarians recommend keeping affected cats in safe, predictable spaces where hazards like slippery floors, high furniture and stairs are minimized.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Lubricated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lubricated. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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