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adjective

Definition of rubbednext
as in polished
having a shiny surface or finish the rubbed brass of the wall sconce showed my reflection

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rubbed

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verb

past tense of rub
1
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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3
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
  1. polished
  2. eroded
  3. scraped
  4. glossy
  5. coated
  6. sleek
  7. ground
  8. satin
Adjective
  • Of course, her mani of the moment (which had now transformed into her engagement mani) was on full display in all of the happy photos: short, subtly polished nails.
    Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
  • The following week, an employee might join to discuss how to look polished without trying too hard for a PTA meeting.
    Julian Randall, Essence, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of polished
Verb
  • Russia’s once-stable role has visibly eroded, while Iran is almost out of the picture, its influence waning under shifting dynamics.
    Guney Yildiz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • However, support quickly eroded, leading to 45 days of closed-door negotiations, false starts, and political pressure.
    Jon McGowan, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of eroded
Verb
  • Their parents, Henry and Lucretia Clark, scraped together money in 1995 to buy the building and the siblings didn’t want to let go of it.
    Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Puritans, in search of religious freedom, sacrificed everything, came to America, battled the harsh winters and scraped up enough food – thanks to the help of Native Americans – to enjoy a feast.
    Nicole Russell, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of scraped
Adjective
  • This can be supplemented by direct investment in glossy, original short form content, dusting off the playbook from the now defunct Quibi.
    Paul Pastor, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Its glossy exterior will shine at your holiday table in more ways than one with its ice-like appearance.
    Sandra S. Soria, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of glossy
Verb
  • An umpire nullified a home run by Kansas City’s George Brett because Brett’s bat was coated in too much pine tar, which can improve a batter’s grip.
    Richard Goldstein, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Roll in cinnamon mixture until evenly coated.
    Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of coated
Adjective
  • Aerodynamics play a major part in achieving the 450-mile range, as final tweaks to the design helped the model reach a sleek 0.24 coefficient of drag.
    Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Adobe first opened its doors in 2012 to a sleek, modern 280,000 square-foot building.
    Dardan Pula, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of sleek
Verb
  • Eight helicopters with over 19,000 flight hours are, as of now, permanently grounded.
    Craig Hooper, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
  • Whitaker immediately grounded the jets and launched an investigation into Boeing's safety and manufacturing systems.
    arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of ground
Adjective
  • Pop a satin version on top of your usual night-out curls to make the 'do feel glamorous.
    Jasmine Washington, Seventeen, 18 Jan. 2023
  • 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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