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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  • What color would the statue be if it were polished as envisioned?
    Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Lopez stepped out looking both cozy and polished in an oversized tailored and tied cream jacket and a slinky matching floor-length skirt.
    Grace McCarty, Glamour, 11 Sep. 2025
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  • Add a dab of liquid detergent to remaining stains and lightly rub it in.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025
  • 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
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  • Personal communicators are wired to smooth things over.
    Mark Murphy, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Aveda Hand Relief Moisturizing Crème gets it right with a rich yet fast-absorbing formula that pairs glycerin and aloe vera for lasting hydration, while exfoliating lactic acid gently smooths rough patches.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 10 Sep. 2025
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