JAPANS Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

japans

verb

present tense third-person singular of japan

as in varnishes

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Cook, tossing and adding more pasta cooking liquid a little at a time as needed, until sauce lightly coats pasta, about 2 minutes.

— Carla Lalli Music, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Sep. 2026
Gradually whisk in chicken broth; cook, stirring constantly, until mixture coats the back of a spoon, 1 to 2 minutes.

— Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of coats

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The five-part docuseries, directed by Brian Knappenberger with Tom Hanks as executive producer, offers novice history buffs an extensive look into the establishment of American democracy.

— Kalia Richardson, USA Today, 24 June 2026
Combined with lactic acid, this treatment buffs out wrinkles, increases collagen, and regulates sebum.

— Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 24 June 2026

Definition of buffs

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There’s only a slight chance for thunderstorms over the weekend and the sun icon, missing for days and days, now shines on its main webpage.

— Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026
Your independent streak shines when your words match your actions, and trust grows around you across teams and projects.

— Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of shines

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At a time when Erdogan is struggling to resolve the country's growing economic problems, responding to Netanyahu's statements harshly scores points domestically and burnishes his strong leader image.

— Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
The contract, further enmeshing JPMorgan with a dominant tech player, burnishes the bank’s reputation as a leader in American finance.

— Hugh Son,Leslie Picker,Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 7 Jan. 2026

Definition of burnishes

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Achord stands behind Smack each time and, before one kick, rubs his belly with his other hand over his head as some sort of signal.

— Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
But during the following two years, Van Lith saw only gigantic tracks and adrenaline-inspiring antler rubs that had been left behind by the buck of his dreams.

— Jeff Murray, Outdoor Life, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of rubs

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While a classic button-down shirt is always timeless, a peplum top offers the same wearability with a waist-defining silhouette that instantly polishes any bottom they’re paired with.

— Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026
The PowerPaste polishes and protects more delicate surfaces, while the Tangerine Clean is more abrasive for serious scrubbing.

— Brittany VanDerBill, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2026

Definition of polishes

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