japans

Definition of japansnext
present tense third-person singular of japan
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Verb
  • In contrast, aphids produce a sticky residue called honeydew that coats foliage and can later develop into a black coating known as sooty mold.
    Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2026
  • Once the sauce is glossy and coats the back of a spoon, remove from heat.
    Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 16 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Combined with lactic acid, this treatment buffs out wrinkles, increases collagen, and regulates sebum.
    Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026
  • Mint Cooling reinvigorates lips, Collagen Boosting reduces the look of fine lines, Vita Glazed moisturizes, and Lemon Sugar Scrub buffs away dead skin cells.
    Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Simone Ashley shines bright in a chartreuse high-low dress at The Devil Wears Prada 2 world premiere in New York City on April 20.
    Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
  • This is one area where Oceania certainly shines—there are 12 total dining venues on board, including dedicated restaurants and cafés.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • Give him lots of treats and belly rubs!
    Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
  • It can be added to marinades, soups, sauces, rubs, and is often on the table to be added to whatever dish is being served.
    Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 11 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • From there, Sharrow thins down its propeller to precise specification with a five-axis CNC machine and polishes it.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Their bestselling Regenerating Cleanser gently polishes away impurities and dullness to reveal a healthy-looking, radiant glow, clinically proven to make skin look brighter, smoother, more hydrated and pores look smaller.
    Tory Johnson, ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Men in jackets and pressed slacks drift through the hallways with equally elegant ladies on their arms; when dinner time arrives, everyone dresses for the occasion, as did the generations of guests before them.
    Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Betty, attempting to paper over her unthinkable loss, dresses Laura in her daughter’s clothes, gives her her daughter’s place at family meals, has her daughter’s bike fixed to Laura’s height.
    Holden Seidlitz, New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2026
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“Japans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/japans. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.

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