RUBS Synonyms: 130 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

plural of rub

as in headaches

something that is a source of irritation even what seems to be a dream job usually turns out to have its fair share of rubs

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verb

present tense third-person singular of rub

as in wears

to damage or diminish by continued friction the brake pads were rubbed away as a result of years of use

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as in grinds

to make smooth by friction the furniture restorer rubbed the board perfectly smooth with sandpaper

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as in smoothes

to make smooth or glossy usually by repeatedly applying surface pressure the butler rubbed the silver tea set until it gleamed

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Officials say that people who have been exposed to infected animals should look out for eye redness (conjunctivitis), cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, diarrhea, vomiting, muscle or body aches, headaches, fatigue, trouble breathing and fever in the 10 days after exposure.

Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
Illness begins suddenly and symptoms include high fever, muscle pains, bleeding, severe headaches, diarrhea and vomiting blood.

Robert Hart, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024

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