as in grinds
to make sharp or sharper
you need to sharpen your penknife's blade frequently in order to be able to whittle properly
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Recent Examples of sharpens
This reflective practice sharpens memory and deepens your thinking.
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Mark Travers, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Far from being chastened, Angelica sharpens her tone into a devastating point and unleashes a vicious referendum.
—Caroline Framke, Vulture, 27 Nov. 2024
For instance, coding develops your analytical and problem-solving skills—two of the most in-demand skills in the workforce today—and this sharpens through exercise, which of course is applicable across any industry.
—Rachel Wells, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
In an industry where persuasion is vital, strong EI sharpens leaders' ability to resonate with diverse audiences.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Her shoulders are always padded, not to the level of making a fashion statement but always in a way that sharpens her silhouette and eliminates soft lines.
—Andrea Bossi, Essence, 6 Nov. 2024
Regular exercise not only improves memory but also sharpens thinking skills, enhancing overall brain health.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
Engaging in regular mindfulness exercises sharpens sensitivity to subtle cues, enabling intuitive decision-making.
—Carrie Anne Yu, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
Sharper Focus And Clarity Focusing on well-being sharpens your mental focus.
—Bronwen Sciortino, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
Mark Travers, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Far from being chastened, Angelica sharpens her tone into a devastating point and unleashes a vicious referendum.
—Caroline Framke, Vulture, 27 Nov. 2024
For instance, coding develops your analytical and problem-solving skills—two of the most in-demand skills in the workforce today—and this sharpens through exercise, which of course is applicable across any industry.
—Rachel Wells, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
In an industry where persuasion is vital, strong EI sharpens leaders' ability to resonate with diverse audiences.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Her shoulders are always padded, not to the level of making a fashion statement but always in a way that sharpens her silhouette and eliminates soft lines.
—Andrea Bossi, Essence, 6 Nov. 2024
Regular exercise not only improves memory but also sharpens thinking skills, enhancing overall brain health.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
Engaging in regular mindfulness exercises sharpens sensitivity to subtle cues, enabling intuitive decision-making.
—Carrie Anne Yu, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
Sharper Focus And Clarity Focusing on well-being sharpens your mental focus.
—Bronwen Sciortino, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
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“Sharpens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sharpens. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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