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  • present participle of rub.
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rubbing

[ruhb-ing] / ˈrʌb ɪŋ /








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One recent 75-degree afternoon, sitting on the front stoop of the rowhouse where she lives with her dad, Burton was rubbing her hands together vigorously, as if it were cold out.

From Salon • Apr. 29, 2026

"I was being prescribed the strongest potency, I was rubbing it on the affected areas but within minutes the inflammation was back."

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Kylie Jenner kept rubbing and patting Chalamet’s hand while he nervously jiggled his right leg.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

Meeting up with friends, rubbing fabric between their fingers and the overall vibe of wandering through a bustling shopping center are experiences they can’t get online.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

But the paintbrush rubbing against the calluses on your palms calls you back to the bar.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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