rubbed

VERB

stroke, massage

Synonyms

STRONGEST

apply brush caress clean coat cover glaze graze grind knead paint pat scrape scrub slather smear smooth spread wear wipe

STRONG

abrade anoint bark buff burnish chafe curry daub erase erode excoriate file fray fret furbish glance gloss grate mop plaster polish put rasp scour shine swab

WEAK

triturate wear down

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dirty reveal strip uncover

STRONG

dull make happy please

Example Sentences

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rubbed

The Dodgers developed Hope and Ryan from minor leaguers into top prospects, and the Tigers hope some of that Dodgers development dust has rubbed off on Smith.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 2, 2026

But Epstein courted influence and rubbed shoulders with prominent individuals associated with both parties in his efforts to rehabilitate his reputation.

From Salon ● Jun. 27, 2026

But the plans have rubbed some the wrong way.

From Barron's ● Jun. 26, 2026

Andy Robertson rubbed his hands over his face in frustration.

From BBC ● Jun. 20, 2026

I rubbed my eyes, wondering dazedly what was happening, then froze, hearing the hum.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo