regrinding

verb

present participle of regrind
as in filing

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regrinding
  1. filing
  2. sanding
  3. honing
  4. grinding
  5. polishing
  6. rubbing
  7. buffing
  8. sharpening
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  • Democrat Troy Jackson moved one step closer to running to replace embattled Maine Senate nominee Graham Platner by filing paperwork with the Federal Election Commission to fundraise for a possible bid.
    — Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 7 July 2026
  • The network has run on-air spots urging its viewers to support the program by filing comments with the FCC.
    — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Definition of filing
Verb
  • Their work included sanding the benches along the Naperville Riverwalk.
    — Evgenia Anastasakos, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026
  • During a walk-through for reporters on Thursday, construction noises — particularly sanding and hammering — could be heard.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 June 2026
Definition of sanding
Verb
  • Participants gain real-world experience in agriculture, hospitality, customer service and food preparation — all while honing their ability to communicate in English with customers and coworkers.
    — Madeleine Kashkooli, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2026
  • Dedicated To Making Gorgeous Things Before launching his eponymous brand Artur spent a decade honing his craft at his family’s leather workshops with his father Oleksandr.
    — Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of honing
Verb
  • The hike includes the park’s east side on the Grasslands Trail, which leads to a Kumeyaay grinding rocks site and the scenic Old Mission Dam overlook.
    — Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 July 2026
  • Those particles may have been grinding in the joint, causing mechanical wear on the cobalt-chromium femoral head that released cobalt into the surrounding tissue and bloodstream.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 2 July 2026
Definition of grinding
Verb
  • Rather than using a standard stonewash, TacticalGeek says the blade is hand-finished with sanding and polishing steps that refine the surface from coarse to fine, while the groove area uses EDM machining for extra texture and visual depth.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 9 July 2026
  • Sullivan practices with UConn’s Fencing Club and is still polishing her skills, but the sport is no longer her top priority.
    — Elijah Polance, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2026
Definition of polishing
Verb
  • Plus, extra padding around the heel helps prevent rubbing during long days on your feet.
    — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026
  • Continue rubbing until the friction lifts the residue from the fabric.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 2 July 2026
Definition of rubbing
Verb
  • Finally, to ensure the doors are working smoothly, Sibley suggests applying high-quality car wax to the aluminum, buffing off the wax with a microfiber towel, and then finishing with a light coat of WD40 or Silicone spray on the rollers.
    — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 6 July 2026
  • Use an applicator pad (often supplied with the wax) and start buffing with a fresh microfiber towel.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
Definition of buffing
Verb
  • Europe’s strategic periphery is not only integral to European security but is actively deepening transatlantic tensions and sharpening intra-European divisions.
    — Galip Dalay, Time, 7 July 2026
  • Your 3rd House of Communication awakens as the intuitive Moon moves in, sharpening timing and nudging you to say what helps tasks move.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 6 July 2026
Definition of sharpening
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“Regrinding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regrinding. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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