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adjective

as in slicked
having or being a surface so smooth as to greatly reduce traction the lubricated parts of the machine were whirring smoothly

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lubricated

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verb

past tense of lubricate
as in greased
to coat (something) with a slippery substance in order to reduce friction used a petroleum based machine oil to lubricate the gears

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Recent Examples of lubricated
Adjective
From lubricated stabilizers to two sound-dampening foam layers beneath a stainless steel plate, the board's components seem built to last. — PC Magazine, 25 Aug. 2025 Playing 40 minutes of perhaps unfamiliar material before getting to the hits sounds challenging and, to be sure, some of the more lubricated audience members sat in stunned silence. — Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2026
Verb
At dinner, our five-course feasts were lubricated by small-batch Peruvian wines. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Mar. 2026 Chain The final check is to make sure the bike’s chain is properly lubricated and not overly stretched out. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026 Diesel fuel is a lubricant and helps keep the fuel system lubricated. — Alysia Burgio, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026 Inspect them for rust and any sticky residue which can be wiped away with WD-40 (which also help keep the hinges lubricated). — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 10 Feb. 2026 Those seals need to be wiped clean periodically and lubricated. — Eric D. Lawrence, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026 For this test, a doctor inserts a gloved, lubricated finger into your rectum to feel for swelling, bleeding, and any prostate abnormalities. — Mark Gurarie, Health, 12 Sep. 2025 Specifically, these plummeting estrogen levels impair your body's baseline production of natural hyaluronic acid, collagen, and elastin, the building blocks that keep your skin bouncy, plump, and lubricated. — Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 28 May 2026 Toasts were drunk, although notably with orange juice given President Xi Jinping’s crackdown on excessive official consumption at the sort of functions that were once lubricated with plentiful bai jiu spirit. — Matthew Tostevin, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lubricated
  1. slicked
  2. greased
  3. slick
  4. oiled
  5. slippery
Adjective
  • But if opting for a slicked knot that eliminates all natural texture feels a little too intense, a relaxed and romantic ballet bun can provide some welcome balance.
    — Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 4 July 2026
  • Zendaya complemented her partner by wearing a black Christopher Cowan minidress and Christian Louboutin heels, paired with a slicked back hairstyle.
    — Sharareh Drury, Entertainment Weekly, 15 June 2026
Definition of slicked
Verb
  • Whether they're getting greased after a Super Bowl or spoiling All-Star rosters, does any city's poles get as much attention as Philadelphia's?
    — Matt Reigle OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026
  • My grid is, like, Turkish men getting their pecs greased up with oil, and then the other half is beautiful girls in Los Angeles emulsifying pasta in the pan.
    — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 June 2026
Definition of greased
Adjective
  • However, these benefits can’t be fully enjoyed if you’re left with flat and slick strands.
    — Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 5 July 2026
  • The hair at the crown is smoothed back but not slick—in fact, there’s a decent amount of volume up top—with virtually no visible part.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 2 July 2026
Definition of slick
Verb
  • Warm Wood with Brushed Brass Probably the most obvious sign your kitchen is not a member of Generation Alpha is warm wood cabinetry and brushed or oiled brass hardware, especially if both elements feature highly decorative details.
    — Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 June 2026
  • Cavallari posted a clip of her and her oiled-up, bronzed six-pack in action on Instagram.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
Definition of oiled
Adjective
  • The American Southwest has a way of making scale feel slippery.
    — Lara Johnson-Wheeler, Vogue, 3 July 2026
  • For example, slim velvet hangers save room on the rod and help slippery items stay put.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2026
Definition of slippery

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