polishing off

present participle of polish off

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for polishing off
Verb
  • Beavers have been living in ponds and chewing wood for at least 20 million years.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 19 Sep. 2025
  • In fact, prior research has shown that chewing green leafy and cruciferous vegetables, root vegetables, apples, and citrus fruit — all key parts of the Mediterranean diet — can promote healthy teeth and gums.
    Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • However, to artists, finishing a body of work that takes you on a musica journey is still the supreme accomplishment for a musician.
    Steve Baltin, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
  • To craft a similar fall porch decoration, use a finishing nail to make a hole in the rim of each mold.
    Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
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“Polishing off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/polishing%20off. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.

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