100 Examples of sentences containing the verb "rub"

Definition

The verb rub means to move one's hand, or an object, back and forth against a surface with pressure, typically to create friction or to cleanse, smooth, or apply substances.

Synonyms

• Scrub
• Polish
• Massage
• Friction
• Wipe
• Coat
• Spread
• Chafe
• Buff
• Clean

Antonyms

• Scratch
• Leave alone
• Ignore
• Abandon
• Disregard

Examples

1. She decided to rub the stain out of her favorite shirt.
2. After applying lotion, I always rub it into my skin thoroughly.
3. He likes to rub his hands together to keep warm in the cold.
4. The cat began to rub against my leg for attention.
5. You need to rub the surface gently to avoid scratches.
6. They rubbed the old furniture to bring back its shine.
7. He rubbed his eyes in disbelief after hearing the news.
8. Please rub the cream into the affected area.
9. I could feel the tension rub away with each massage stroke.
10. She rubbed the lamp, hoping for a genie to appear.
11. The athlete will rub ointment on his sore muscles.
12. They rubbed their noses together as a sign of affection.
13. Don’t forget to rub the seasoning into the meat before cooking.
14. He rubbed his hands in anticipation of the delicious meal.
15. The child loves to rub his favorite toy before going to sleep.
16. I accidentally rubbed the paint off the wall while moving the furniture.
17. She rubbed the dirt off her shoes before entering the house.
18. The dog began to rub its face in the grass happily.
19. I need to rub this area more to get the dirt out.
20. He rubbed his chin thoughtfully while considering the problem.
21. Don’t rub your eyes; it can irritate them more.
22. She rubbed her temples to relieve the headache.
23. The mechanic rubbed some grease on the gears to keep them running smoothly.
24. I love to rub my feet on the warm sand at the beach.
25. He rubbed the dust off the old books before reading them.
26. The toddler began to rub her eyes, signaling that she was tired.
27. I always rub my hands with sanitizer after touching public surfaces.
28. She rubbed the glass until it was crystal clear.
29. He rubbed the back of his neck to ease the tension.
30. The artist rubbed charcoal on the paper to create a shadow effect.
31. They rubbed their hands together to generate warmth in the chilly air.
32. You should rub the fabric with a soft cloth to avoid damaging it.
33. He rubbed his fingers along the edge of the table, feeling the smooth wood.
34. She rubbed the moisturizer into her skin after a shower.
35. I accidentally rubbed against the wet paint and stained my clothes.
36. The child loves to rub the puppy's belly.
37. He rubbed his hands over the fabric to check its quality.
38. She gently rubbed her son’s back to help him fall asleep.
39. You can rub the lemon zest into the cake batter for added flavor.
40. They rubbed their eyes in astonishment at the magic show.
41. I rubbed my hands on my jeans to dry them after washing.
42. The teacher told the students to rub their erasers on the paper to fix their mistakes.
43. He rubbed the lotion into his skin after a shower.
44. She rubbed the surface of the glass to remove the smudge.
45. The athlete rubbed his sore leg after the intense workout.
46. He rubbed his hands together to warm them up in the frigid air.
47. She rubbed the butter into the flour for the pastry.
48. The children rubbed their eyes as they woke up from their nap.
49. He rubbed the dirt off the car window for a better view.
50. She rubbed the back of her neck, feeling the tension release.
51. I always rub my hands with lotion after washing them.
52. He rubbed the ink off his fingers after writing.
53. She rubbed the blanket across her face for comfort.
54. The chef rubbed spices into the meat before grilling it.
55. He rubbed his hands on the fabric to see if it would snag.
56. She rubbed her shoulders to relieve the tension.
57. The puppy loves to rub against my leg for affection.
58. He rubbed the salt into the fish for flavor.
59. She rubbed her finger over the smooth surface of the stone.
60. He rubbed his temples in frustration after a long day.
61. The artist rubbed the canvas to blend the colors.
62. I always rub my hands together when I’m cold.
63. She rubbed the chalk off the blackboard after the lesson.
64. He rubbed the oil onto the cooking pan to prevent sticking.
65. The child rubbed her stuffed animal before going to bed.
66. She rubbed her hands against each other to create warmth.
67. He rubbed the cream into his skin after the sunburn.
68. They rubbed their hands together in excitement over the surprise.
69. I always rub my hands on my jeans when I’m nervous.
70. She rubbed the candy wrapper between her fingers before tossing it away.
71. He rubbed the sides of the chair to test its sturdiness.
72. The dog loves to rub its back on the grass.
73. She rubbed the dirt off her face after playing outside.
74. He rubbed the lotion into his skin after a long day in the sun.
75. The children rubbed their noses together as a sign of affection.
76. She rubbed the garlic into the meat for flavor.
77. He rubbed the dust off the old photograph.
78. The artist rubbed his brush against the canvas to create texture.
79. I rubbed my hands on the fabric to see if it would snag.
80. She rubbed the lotion on her hands after washing them.
81. He rubbed his hands over the fabric, feeling its softness.
82. She rubbed the dirt off her shoes before entering the house.
83. He rubbed his eyes in disbelief at the unexpected news.
84. The child loves to rub their soft toys before falling asleep.
85. She rubbed her fingers over the cool glass surface.
86. He rubbed his chin in thought before answering.
87. The mechanic rubbed some grease on the squeaky wheel.
88. She rubbed her temples to relieve the headache.
89. He rubbed the sand off his feet after leaving the beach.
90. She rubbed her eyes to ease the fatigue.
91. They rubbed their hands together to create warmth in the chilly air.
92. He rubbed the lotion into his skin after a shower.
93. She rubbed the fabric to remove the wrinkles.
94. He rubbed the paintbrush against the edge of the can.
95. The child rubbed her eyes as she woke from her nap.
96. He rubbed the dirt off his hands after gardening.
97. She rubbed her hands on her coat to keep warm.
98. The artist rubbed charcoal onto the paper to create shadows.
99. He rubbed his fingers together in excitement.
100. She rubbed the dust off the bookshelf to keep it clean.