as in rubbed
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as in polished
to make smooth or glossy usually by repeatedly applying surface pressure
the action of the water will serve to gloss the seal's coat
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glossed
Verb
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Her words rubbed viewers and other contestants the wrong way, prompting a spat with fellow contestant Debbie.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
30 Oct. 2025 -
However, Amy didn't say anything else, which rubbed her the wrong way.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Made with brushed microfiber that’s soft to the touch, each 20x30-inch queen-sized pillowcase is shrink- and fade-resistant, and comes in a variety of colors, too.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Sep. 2025
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Style insiders are going all in on the look, too; fashion month’s crowds were awash in brushed knits, and New Yorkers of all stripes have pulled out their shaggiest jumpers as sweater weather has descended upon the city.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
4 Nov. 2024
Verb
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Its software ecosystem is polished, and its hardware is mature.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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The body of each tentacle is crafted out of resin, and the individual suckers are then painted and polished before being applied by hand.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The space features details in burnished brass and canaletto walnut, which are intended to complement the Luxury Leisurewear offering.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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At its far end, the valley is enclosed by red sandstone cliffs—rock walls, towers, and outcrops the size of office buildings, smoothed and sculpted by millennia of wind and water.—
Stanley Stewart,
Air Mail,
25 Oct. 2025
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The first is that the metallic fabric rightfully has a different texture (and potentially consistency) from the black, and that difference is glaring with that wide a stripe; reducing that width by a third or half would have smoothed that out.—
The Athletic NHL Staff,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The inside resembles a fruitcake while the outside is coated in crispy cornflakes.—
Macie Stump,
Southern Living,
4 Nov. 2025
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The oven is coated in enamel that creates its signature exterior color and serves as an inner nonstick layer.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Benefits of flaxseed Two tablespoons (about one serving) of ground flaxseed have around 70 calories, nearly 3 grams of protein, and 4 grams of fiber.—
Christina Chaey,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Sep. 2025
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Soon, pre-ground coffees were available as well, thanks to technological advancements that allowed for long-term storage.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Glossed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glossed. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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