sanding

verb

Definition of sandingnext
present participle of sand
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 Synonyms for sanding
  1. polishing
  2. grinding
  3. filing
  4. buffing
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  • Some edits and modifications were implemented with the goal of polishing Shakespeare’s language to fit more contemporary voices, trimming down lengthy plots, and adapting 16th-century plays to 17th-century London’s smaller theaters.
    Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Dec. 2024
  • The micro-polishing crystals remove dull skin and reveal a bright, smooth complexion.
    Bridget Degnan, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of polishing
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  • Russia’s grinding war in Ukraine since 2022 has sucked in manpower and resources.
    Rob Picheta, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
  • The drink was made by grinding up cocoa seeds.
    Joe Difazio, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of grinding
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  • Topline Grocery store chain Albertsons formally terminated nearly $25 billion merger agreement with rival Kroger on Wednesday, a day after a federal judge blocked the deal—with Albertsons filing a lawsuit accusing Kroger of failing to win regulatory approval for the agreement.
    Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Topline Grocery store chain Albertsons formally terminated nearly $25 billion merger agreement with rival Kroger on Wednesday, a day after a federal judge blocked the deal—with Albertsons filing a lawsuit accusing Kroger of failing to win regulatory approval for the agreement.
    Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of filing
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  • The outside of these types of receptacles need a bit of buffing with a dry microfiber towel to rid of fingerprints, smudges, and stains.
    Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024
  • 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, 14 Oct. 2024
Definition of buffing
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