rub slowly

Frequency: 6.88.4 per million words

to rub in a slow, deliberate manner

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Examples (10)

  • She rubbed her chin slowly and thoughtfully.
  • The massage therapist began to rub the oil slowly into his back.
  • He would often rub his temples slowly when stressed.
  • She rubbed the cat's head slowly, making it close its eyes.
  • To achieve a perfect shine, rub the surface slowly with a soft cloth.
  • He rubbed his hands together slowly, deep in thought.
  • Apply the cream by rubbing it slowly into the skin until absorbed.
  • The old man rubbed his beard slowly as he considered the question.
  • A mother will often rub her child's back slowly to comfort them.
  • He instructed me to rub the wood stain slowly in circular motions.