as in polishing
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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Speak steadily to keep polishing your reputation.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
12 Jan. 2026 -
The hum of polishing wheels bleeds through half-open doors.—
Parin Moradiya,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Jan. 2026
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In fact, Carrick’s team was the stronger outfit, dominating City in a way that surely had some supporters rubbing their eyes in disbelief.—
Graham Ruthven,
Forbes.com,
19 Jan. 2026
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Treat stubborn stains with another dab of liquid oxygen bleach, gently rubbing it into the fibers.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
16 Jan. 2026
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Phased retirement can also help companies to manage the consequences of the looming workforce contraction by forestalling brain drain and smoothing succession planning — all while preserving the institutional knowledge and relationships that help companies thrive.—
Mary Moreland,
Fortune,
31 Dec. 2025
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Pour batter into prepared baking pan, spreading to edges and smoothing top.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
30 Dec. 2025
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“Furbishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/furbishing. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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