rubs 1 of 2

plural of rub

rubs

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of rub

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Noun
  • Symptoms of the the flu-like disease so far include headaches, cough, fever, breathing difficulties, and anemia.
    Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
  • There can be side effects from supplementation, such as bad-smelling breath and sweat and headaches, as well as digestive issues such as heartburn, nausea or diarrhea, Harvard’s site stated.
    Sandee LaMotte, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Trust erodes as teams notice leaders avoiding problems.
    Curt Steinhorst, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Endless scrolling through surface-level content erodes deep thinking and analytical skills.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • This reflective practice sharpens memory and deepens your thinking.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Far from being chastened, Angelica sharpens her tone into a devastating point and unleashes a vicious referendum.
    Caroline Framke, Vulture, 27 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • There’s even a nifty dryer attachment that swiftly smooths hair without overexposing it to heat; this is thanks to the Coanda effect, which tames hair without the need to press it against a heated surface, like a flat iron.
    Clara McMahon, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
  • This powerful, multifaceted treatment smooths fine lines, firms the delicate skin around your lips and locks in moisture with a blend of hyaluronic acid, peptides and squalane.
    Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 5 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • People typically hate car shopping, with most surveys showing that the dealership experience tops people’s lists of frustrations.
    Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 10 Dec. 2024
  • With Mangione's background in mind, some are questioning whether his frustrations with his own health and the healthcare system may have contributed to the fatal event.
    Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Touching it with your bare hands may not be a good idea for this reason and because the plant can absorb allergens and irritants if it’s lived in the same place for a long stretch of time.
    Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2024
  • More than 31 million Americans have eczema, which is typically caused by an overactive immune system that results in skin inflammation in response to allergens and/or irritants.
    Lynya Floyd, SELF, 18 Oct. 2024
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“Rubs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rubs. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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