as in polishing
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 glossing
Critchley, glossing Julian of Norwich, draws a distinction between seeing and seeing through creation, but this is a false dichotomy.
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Christian Wiman, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Christian Wiman, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glossing
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Speak steadily to keep polishing your reputation.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
12 Jan. 2026
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The hum of polishing wheels bleeds through half-open doors.—
Parin Moradiya,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Jan. 2026
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Moore picks up her little one and starts kissing her all over, rubbing her up and down her chest.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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According to the court document, students said they were videotaped alone in a classroom with Illanes, with allegations of removing clothing and rubbing their backs.—
Karen Morfitt,
CBS News,
8 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
Cite this Entry
“Glossing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glossing. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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