Examples of lubricate in a Sentence
it's not a good idea to use olive oil to lubricate the gears in an appliance
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In addition, the rhythmic movement of pedaling a bike helps lubricate arthritic joints with synovial fluid and can reduce pain levels later in the day.9
Low-Back Pain
Cycling either outdoors or on a stationary bike typically involves some degree of spinal flexion.
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Tim Petrie, Dpt, Verywell Health, 5 Mar. 2025
Drive through deep water, and your diffs may also suck in a little bit of moisture, slowly polluting the oil that lubricates them.
—Wes Siler, Outside Online, 2 Mar. 2025
Considering that booze lubricates romantic encounters, the success of Verderbar’s venue, initially called Oh Henry Park, was remarkable.
—Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2025
Proper hydration helps to lubricate joints, aids waste elimination, improves skin, and enhances cognitive function.
—Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 13 Feb. 2025
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Tim Petrie, Dpt, Verywell Health, 5 Mar. 2025
Drive through deep water, and your diffs may also suck in a little bit of moisture, slowly polluting the oil that lubricates them.
—Wes Siler, Outside Online, 2 Mar. 2025
Considering that booze lubricates romantic encounters, the success of Verderbar’s venue, initially called Oh Henry Park, was remarkable.
—Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2025
Proper hydration helps to lubricate joints, aids waste elimination, improves skin, and enhances cognitive function.
—Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 13 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for lubricate
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“Lubricate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lubricate. Accessed 11 Mar. 2025.
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lubricate
verb
lu·bri·cate
ˈlü-brə-ˌkāt 
lubricated; lubricating
1
: to make smooth or slippery
2
: to apply a lubricant to
lubricate a car
3
: to act as a lubricant
Medical Definition
lubricate
transitive verb
lu·bri·cate
ˈlü-bri-ˌkāt
lubricated; lubricating
: to make smooth, slippery, or oily in motion, action, or appearance
lubricate the eye
lubricate the skin
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