as in rubbing
to make smooth by friction
painstakingly sanded down the wooden floors of the old house
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Recent Examples of sanding
Even the DeSantis administration might have some qualms about sanding off crosswalk markings within sight of the club where 49 people died in the early morning hours of June 12, 2016.
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Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
The acid can stain or discolor the surface, possibly requiring sanding to remove.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2025
In reality, Jones told the jury, his client spent most days sanding and painting the Essex.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
The acid can stain or discolor the surface, possibly requiring sanding to remove.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2025
In reality, Jones told the jury, his client spent most days sanding and painting the Essex.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sanding
Verb
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Wipe dust from hardware, lightly rubbing visibly dirty spots.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
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The sports star shared another full-length shot of the couple — who currently reside in Oslo — with their arms around each other on the same white sands, while a third closer-up image showed the couple smiling and rubbing noses.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This is why authorities at the National Park Service, which maintains the statue, have repeatedly rejected any notion of polishing away the green covering.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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Silver Centerpieces For anyone who's ever gotten stuck polishing silver, there's good news.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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To keep auditors happy without grinding delivery to a halt, generate evidence packs straight from your PLM and CI/CD pipelines.—
Ranganath Taware,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Big picture, the stock market has been grinding higher in a sturdy trend, though with some fatigue below the surface.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Missing these deadlines can result in penalties and interest, even if a taxpayer is otherwise eligible for a refund when filing their return.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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Call your card servicer or visit its website for details on filing a claim.—
David McMillin,
CNBC,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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If needed, follow that up by buffing with a clean microfiber cloth.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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Instead, Bungie rolled out a TWAB last week that was nerfing player progression instead of buffing it.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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This budget-friendly Presto knife sharpener features a two-stage sharpening system for grinding knife blades and honing them to a polished and sharp finish.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
9 Sep. 2025
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Credit rating agencies are sharpening their focus on climate vulnerability, raising questions about whether sectors or sovereigns with large protection gaps could face higher borrowing costs.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Sanding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sanding. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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