as in to scrape
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Recent Examples of sandblast
Reversing the illusion of color become metal, its raw steel is sandblasted to a smooth matte finish, creating the entirely false impression of being painted.
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Gordon Hughes,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2026
And crews cannot use pressure washers or sandblasting to remove the graffiti because of concern of contaminating the beach or ocean.
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Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
The texture is created by sandblasting or etching panes of glass.
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
In 2009, to halt the spread of silicosis, Turkey banned the use of sandblasting materials containing silica.
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Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sandblast
Gordon Hughes,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2026
And crews cannot use pressure washers or sandblasting to remove the graffiti because of concern of contaminating the beach or ocean.
—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
The texture is created by sandblasting or etching panes of glass.
—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
In 2009, to halt the spread of silicosis, Turkey banned the use of sandblasting materials containing silica.
—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sandblast
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sandblast
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When a user asked boat-botany why New Reddit isn’t scraped as often as Old Reddit, the Reddit employee pointed to a comment by another user.
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Reduce speed to low and add flour mixture in 3 additions, alternating with ⅓ cup sour cream in 2 additions (about 2½ tablespoons each), scraping down bowl as needed.
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The Guard's deployment to Memphis has been subject to a lawsuit, filed by a group of Democratic officials from the local and state level.
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In the last year, Actor’s Equity has filed at least seven labor complaints against Casa Bonita with the National Labor Relations Board for retaliation and refusal to bargain.
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This story’s author, StyleCaster commerce editor Katie Decker-Jacoby, scours the internet for the best of the best to ensure readers walk away with items recommended by our team, industry experts, and more.
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At the Miami Worldcenter downtown, fans can scour for all kinds of Ariana merch at the Eternal Sunshine popup store through Friday.
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The group — which Microsoft , Nvidia , Alphabet , Apple , Meta , Tesla and Amazon — shaved off roughly $2 trillion in market cap, as investors are starting to reassess the investing case for these once unbeatable mega-caps.
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Make sure to freshly shave your cheese for the best results to snack on mid-festivities.
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Hitting just below the knee or grazing the shin, the midi strikes the ideal balance of everyday ease and effortless polish.
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Yet movies matter as an art form because the best ones graze our souls.
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But on Wednesday, the day after Mexico beat Ecuador 2-0 to secure its fourth consecutive World Cup victory, the fan and his wife, Angélica Arias, walked to the plaza wearing two identical caps.
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And even though Georgia law does not require this, all cyclists and scooterists should wear helmets.
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This classy, chic one from Dooney & Bourke is crafted with pebble grain leather that’s buttery-soft to the touch but durable enough to conceal scratches and scuffs from regular use.
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Messi steps up… and scuffs it wide.
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Dozens of media outlets, from international agencies to local TV stations to true crime podcasters, were inside the Lexington County courthouse to again chronicle every forehead rub and quizzical look from the once rich and imposing Southern lawyer.
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The bumper was rubbing the tire and a headlight looked to be dragging.
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“Sandblast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sandblast. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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