furbish

verb

ˈfər-bish How to pronounce furbish (audio)
Definition of furbishnext
as in to polish
to make smooth or glossy usually by repeatedly applying surface pressure the warrior furbished his sword and shield so that they glinted in the sunlight

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for furbish
  1. polish
  2. rub
  3. smooth
Verb
  • This matching set from Amazon does exactly that, featuring a flattering high neckline and breezy cropped pants that are polished enough to wear straight from the airport to your destination.
    — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 1 Aug. 2026
  • While a classic button-down shirt is always timeless, a peplum top offers the same wearability with a waist-defining silhouette that instantly polishes any bottom they’re paired with.
    — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of polish
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  • Use tweezers or a butter knife to rub over the seed head to scrape off any seeds that won’t fall off on their own.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Coat the exterior of the pork with 2 teaspoons salt and 2 teaspoons pumpkin spice, rubbing it into the meat.
    — Kate Williams, AJC.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of rub
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  • Livermore residents have had a rocky relationship with the sidewalks around town for years, and now city leaders are hoping a new project will smooth things over.
    — Katie Nielsen, CBS News, 30 July 2026
  • Higher ed leaders are looking for more places to smooth the path—or find new ways that work better for students.
    — Jamie Merisotis, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of smooth
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