furbishing

present participle of furbish

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for furbishing
Verb
  • This is why authorities at the National Park Service, which maintains the statue, have repeatedly rejected any notion of polishing away the green covering.
    Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Silver Centerpieces For anyone who's ever gotten stuck polishing silver, there's good news.
    Heather Bien, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • But to have everyone there, rubbing elbows and being just as outlandish and quirky as ever, three decades ago just felt off.
    Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Other signs that your cat is content and relaxed with you include kneading, and head rubbing and bunting.
    Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The handle twists at a 90-degree angle to become a high-speed hair dryer, but locked into its upright position, the device converts into a self-winding curling iron, a frizz-smoothing paddle brush, and a volume-building oval brush.
    Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Offset spatula This decorating tool is a skinny, rectangular spatula used to assist in smoothing icing, which will give your cake a polished finish.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 11 Sep. 2025
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“Furbishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/furbishing. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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