Rub example sentences

Related (10): massage, graze, scrub, polish, knead, stroke, buff, press, soothe, chafe.

"Rub" Example Sentences


1. I rubbed my tired eyes.
2. The magician rubbed the lamp to summon the genie.
3. She rubbed her shoulders to warm up.
4. He rubbed his chin while he was thinking.
5. The cat rubbed against my leg.
6. I rubbed the spot where I bumped my head.
7. The horse likes to be rubbed on its nose.
8. I rubbed the stain on the carpet but it didn't come out.
9. He rubbed the dog's belly until it fell asleep.
10. I rubbed the wax onto the wooden table to polish it.
11. The masseuse rubbed the client's sore muscles.
12. I rubbed the lotion into my dry skin.
13. The athlete rubbed his arm that had cramped during the race.
14. He rubbed the docile lion's head.
15. She rubbed her hands together to generate heat in the cold room.
16. Please rub this ointment onto my rash.
17. The chef rubbed the seasoning into the meat.
18. I rubbed the almond oil into my cuticles.
19. The mom rubbed her baby's back to help him fall asleep.
20. I rubbed sandalwood oil onto my wrists and neck.
21. She rubbed the crystals together to create a calming chime.
22. I rubbed the salve on the burn to soothe it.
23. The boy rubbed the lamp hoping a genie would appear.
24. The dad rubbed his daughter's back as she cried.
25. I rubbed the stain but it wouldn't come out of the shirt.
26. The pet store owner rubbed the belly of the puppy.
27. The pitcher rubbed the baseball between his hands.
28. She rubbed the sore spot on her ankle where she had twisted it.
29. He rubbed the coin between his fingers out of habit.
30. I rubbed the dirt off the plate before putting it in the dishwasher.
31. The coach rubbed the players' necks to relieve tension.
32. I rubbed my hands together to warm them by the fire.
33. The potter rubbed his hands on the clay to shape the vase.
34. The surfer rubbed his eyes after getting hit by a wave.
35. The dancer rubbed balm onto her sore feet after rehearsal.
36. I rubbed the polish onto the brass to make it shine.
37. The child rubbed his chin thoughtfully like his grandfather.
38. The writer rubbed out parts of the manuscript with an eraser.
39. The toddler rubbed the stuffed panda's fur until it was worn.
40. Please rub some Bengay onto my aching back.
41. The housekeeper rubbed aromatherapy oil onto the floor mat.
42. He rubbed wax onto the antique tables to bring out the grain.
43. I rubbed the sleep from my eyes and got out of bed.
44. The artist rubbed charcoal onto the paper to sketch an outline.
45. He rubbed the cartoon character's lamp hoping for three wishes.
46. The coach rubbed his player's shoulders to offer encouragement.
47. I rubbed the stain with a wet cloth but couldn't remove it.
48. The toddler rubbed his cheek against the soft kitten.
49. The trainer rubbed liniment onto the racehorse's sore muscles.
50. She rubbed her temples to relieve a pounding headache.
51. The magician rubbed his beard while contemplating the next illusion.
52. The monk rubbed the wooden beads of his rosary together.
53. I rubbed the dog's fur the wrong way to check for fleas.
54. He rubbed his shoe on the carpet to generate static electricity.
55. I rubbed suntan lotion onto my arms and legs.
56. The tennis player rubbed the strings of his racquet with wax.
57. I rubbed the spot on my arm that got bitten by a mosquito.
58. The groom rubbed his horse's neck to calm him before the race.
59. The diver rubbed the water from her hair after swimming.
60. I rubbed my eyes in disbelief at the news I had just received.

Common Phases


1. The athlete rubbed the lotion into the strained muscle.
2. Ben rubbed his eyes tiredly and yawned.
3. The genie rubbed the lamp and a cloud of smoke appeared.
4. The cat rubbed against my leg, asking for attention.
5. I rubbed my hands together to warm them up.
6. Be careful not to rub granulated sugar when adding it to mixtures.
7. The woman rubbed the screen and it lit up magically.
8. The butler rubbed his hands together in anticipation.
9. The dog rolled around in the grass and rubbed the scent on himself.
10. She rubbed her forehead tiredly.
11. The chlorine in the pool rubbed my skin raw.
12. The doctor rubbed her back soothingly.
13. The masseuse rubbed essential oils into the client's shoulders.
14. The skier rubbed snow into the injured knee to numb the pain.
15. The thief rubbed his gloved hands together scheming his next heist.
16. He rubbed the foggy surface of the mirror to see his reflection.
17. The doctor rubbed her chin thoughtfully as she examined the x-rays.
18. The businessman rubbed his hands and chuckled with glee at his profits.
19. The scientist rubbed his chin as he contemplated the answer to the difficult question.
20. The mother rubbed her newborn's back to calm him.
21. The athlete rubbed his muscles to loosen them up before the big game.
22. The gambler rubbed the coin for luck before placing his bet.
23. I rubbed the steamy surface of the window to see through it to the street below.
24. The pilot rubbed the dashboard of his restored vintage biplane affectionately.
25. The student rubbed her eyes and sighed at the sight of the large stack of unread textbooks.
26. The boxer rubbed Vaseline on his eyebrows to prevent them from getting cut.
27. The girl rubbed lotion on her sunburn to soothe the irritated skin.
28. The maid rubbed Vigorously at the stubborn stain on the carpet.
29. I rubbed the goosebumps on my arms to warm up.
30. The man rubbed two sticks together trying to start a fire.
31. The nearsighted woman rubbed her glasses to clean them.
32. The witch rubbed the crystal ball for a vision of the future.
33. The old car rubbed against the door frame as it was parked.
34. The oil worker rubbed his hands together after striking it rich with the new well.
35. I rubbed my aching feet after walking miles in new shoes.
36. The young thief rubbed the brass lamp curiously.
37. The nurse rubbed the patient's chest to help loosen congestion.
38. The scientist rubbed their hands together in glee at their newest discovery.
39. I rubbed my hands together to warm them in the freezing temperature.
40. The jockey rubbed the horse's flank before mounting for the race.
41. Sally rubbed its fur the wrong way causing it to stick up.
42. The tired ballerina rubbed her aching toes after hours of rehearsal.
43. The detective rubbed his nose thinking about the case.
44. The swimmer rubbed sanitizer on their cuts to keep them from becoming infected.
45. Sally rubbed the lamp and a genie appeared.
46. The hopeless romantic rubbed the toad on the lily pad, hoping it would turn into a prince.
47. I rubbed the pencil marks off the tabletop.
48. The student rubbed his sleepy eyes and yawned as he studied late into the night.
49. Stephen rubbed the bloodhound's ears affectionately.
50. I rubbed my hand along the wall to find the light switch in the dark.
51. The mechanic rubbed the dirt off the engine to examine a part more closely.
52. The housekeeper rubbed cleaning solution onto the stubborn spots on the hardwood floor.
53. The newlywed bride rubbed her hands in glee over the wedding gifts.
54. The athlete rubbed the balm onto her sore muscles after the tough workout.
55. I rubbed my cold hands together to warm them up.
56. I rubbed toothpaste on the stained coffee mug to clean it.
57. The stagehand rubbed grime and dust off the props before the performance.
58. The inventor rubbed his chin thoughtfully as he sketched out blueprints.
59. The little boy rubbed the magic lamp and was surprised when a genie appeared in a cloud of smoke.
60. I rubbed my eyes in disbelief at the strange sight before me.

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