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verb

past tense of rub

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for rubbed
Adjective
  • In reality, unlike these polished narratives, authentic love is imperfect, human and far more fulfilling.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
  • Smooth Fit Pull-on High-rise Pants $148 $79 at Lululemon These high-rise pants combine the comfort of lounge wear with the polished look of trousers.
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Verb
  • Some artists and publishers are unhappy with the way their content is being scraped freely by companies like OpenAI and Google to train their large language models — AI models trained on huge quantities of data to generate humanlike responses.
    Ryan Browne, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Most of the posters had been scraped away by Wednesday, though remnants of them remained.
    Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Verb
  • Wax paper is typically coated with paraffin wax, although more sustainable and compostable options may be treated with beeswax or soy wax.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Toss, toss, toss, until all the butter is coated.
    Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Renderings of the final product show sleek, modern architecture juxtaposed with the much shorter existing buildings in the immediate area.
    Molly Davis, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Madewell has so many great options to choose from in its sale section, like the easy-to-pack Greta Ballet Flats, sleek Vernon Loafers, or the classic Reebok Vegan Club C Sneakers.
    Alexis Benveniste, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Even with the absurdity multiverse stories can lead to, there still needs to be something to ground it, even in a video game.
    Hayes Madsen, Rolling Stone, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Joe Raedle | Getty Images American Airlines briefly grounded its U.S. flights Tuesday morning due to a technical problem, snarling travel during what carriers expect to be a period of record demand for the holidays.
    Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 24 Dec. 2024
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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“Rubbed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rubbed. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.

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