regrind

verb

Definition of regrindnext
as in to sand

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regrind
  1. sand
  2. file
  3. grind
  4. hone
  5. rub
  6. polish
  7. gloss
  8. sharpen
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  • The gene-editing is an attempt to fit a square peg into a round hole — to sand off the incompatible edges of a pig organ to force it to work in a human.
    Rob Stein, NPR, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Remove the clamps, and sand the surface until smooth.
    Maria V. Charbonneaux, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of sand
Verb
  • Lively filed the legal complaint with the California Civil Rights Department as a precursor to a lawsuit.
    Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
  • The superstar’s family, band and team members and are based in Music City, not to mention her multiple LLCs are filed with the Tennessee Secretary of State’s Office.
    Amber Roberson, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of file
Verb
  • Over the last year, Russia has been on the front foot, with the exception of Kursk, and has been grinding deeper into eastern Ukraine’s Donetsk region despite heavy losses.
    Samya Kullab and Tara Copp, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Choose your favorite salt for this recipe, and if possible, freshly grind the black pepper for the best flavor.
    Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of grind
Verb
  • Whether your New Year’s wish is to add more stamps to your passport, spend more time in nature, hone your ski skills, or learn a new sport altogether, REI is a one-stop shop for all things active and outdoorsy.
    Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 20 Dec. 2024
  • That truly helped me, together with Daniela Thomas, who wrote the screenplay with me, to hone the screenplay and also to elevate it.
    Damon Wise, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of hone
Verb
  • Kaya looked for the bacon in the areas where the owner had rubbed it.
    Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
  • Da Silva rubbed Anthony’s head and hugged him, too.
    Josh Robbins, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of rub
Verb
  • On the other side, a smooth and soft microfiber polishes the skin while gently exfoliating the pores.
    Jenny Berg, Allure, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Dust pieces before storage: A light dusting with a soft cloth (such as a jewelry polishing cloth) is usually all that’s needed before organizing breakables to store until next Christmas.
    Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of polish
Verb
  • As the writer and climate activist Bill McKibben notes, Democrats going back to Barack Obama have touted the American gas boom, glossing it as a step toward a cleaner power source than crude oil or coal.
    Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Inside, the yacht-like blonde wood and cream leather upholstery were set apart by nautical switchgear and gloss black trim, all adding up to a most eye-pleasing experience.
    Scotty Reiss, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Definition of gloss
Verb
  • Years of this practice have sharpened my writing skills, from emails to social media posts (hello, 12K LinkedIn followers).
    Vital Laptenok, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Fortunately, Mercury’s ingress into Capricorn on Jan. 8 sharpens our focus and communication style, formalizing our approach with structure and pragmatism.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of sharpen
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