as in polished
having a shiny surface or finish
the rubbed brass of the wall sconce showed my reflection
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as in eroded
to damage or diminish by continued friction
the brake pads were rubbed away as a result of years of use
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as in scraped
to make smooth by friction
the furniture restorer rubbed the board perfectly smooth with sandpaper
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as in smoothed
to make smooth or glossy usually by repeatedly applying surface pressure
the butler rubbed the silver tea set until it gleamed
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rubbed
Adjective
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Blow dry your hair upside down and add a bit of a loose wave for a less polished look.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025 -
Daisy Edgar-Jones’ style file consists of contemporary boho looks via Chloé’s ruffles upon ruffles, polished downtown cool girl fits by way of Magda Butrym and Our Legacy, and red carpet bangers courtesy of Victoria Beckham, 16Arlington, and Givenchy.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The host and journalist Garrett Graff, himself a gun owner, contextualizes the past quarter century of mass shootings by laying out the political and legislative maneuvers that have eroded gun-control laws over the previous 50 years.—
Marnie Shure,
The Atlantic,
24 Dec. 2024
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Currents flowing over an area that was eroded long ago by a glacier sweep sediment away, keeping the ancient terrain visible.—
Ashley Balzer Vigil,
Ars Technica,
21 Dec. 2024
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However, Large Language Models have scraped most of the data that is easily available Expect 2025 to show increasing efforts to obtain data, whether these are business contracts to acquire data, labeling systems to curate yet-untapped data, deploying more sensors, and so on.—
Nisha Talagala,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
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These models are trained on vast, unlicensed datasets scraped from internet and music platforms.—
Virginie Berger,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Her makeup included bold brows, a smoky eye and glossy lip.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
18 Mar. 2025
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The sumptuous upholstery, glossy wood grain, snappy touchscreens, and copious storage also help the interior live up to Cadillac’s high net worth proposition.—
Michael Teo Van Runkle,
Ars Technica,
17 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The mac and cheese is coated with buttery bubbly cheese and is just as comforting for these colder months.—
Kaitlyn Rosati,
New York Daily News,
25 Dec. 2024
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The outer surfaces were then sanded, covered with rice paper, coated, painted, and polished to a smooth hydrodynamic finish.—
David Szondy,
New Atlas,
25 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Paris, 24, kept his outfit sleek and simple in a black shirt and jeans paired with black Converse sneakers and a chain necklace.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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The design is sleek, and the comfortable fit applies to all three color options that are currently discounted (black, white, and navy blue).—
Louryn Strampe,
WIRED,
22 Mar. 2025
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Working closely with theoretical physicist Kip Thorne, Nolan ensures that Interstellar remains scientifically grounded while still pushing the limits of cinematic imagination.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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The resolution also did not appear to be grounded on district data for such topics as suspension rates, graduation rates, attendance or use of mental health support, Agnew said.—
Keri Brenner,
The Mercury News,
12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Pop a satin version on top of your usual night-out curls to make the 'do feel glamorous.—
Jasmine Washington,
Seventeen,
18 Jan. 2023
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From satin pillowcases to a hydrating moisturizer, all of these products are on sale for less than $25.—
Isabel Garcia,
Peoplemag,
13 Jan. 2023
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“Rubbed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rubbed. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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