japans

Definition of japansnext
present tense third-person singular of japan

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Verb
  • Add the mixture to the remaining milk in the pan and cook until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
    Mary Ann Esposito, Boston Herald, 18 Mar. 2026
  • Add Parmesan, remaining 1 tablespoon butter and a squeeze of lemon juice; stir, adding more pasta water, a couple tablespoons at a time, if needed, until sauce is glossy and coats the pasta.
    John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Go in with the glass cuticle pusher to gently soften and push back cuticles (which can help nails look longer), plus the glass polisher, which buffs the nail surface smooth for smoother, better, longer-lasting polish application.
    Lily Wohlner, Allure, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Public tours of the White House have been a longstanding American tradition, offering families, students, and history buffs a rare chance to see inside one of the nation's most significant historic buildings.
    Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Without a heavy hand, Lelo shines a light on his hometown.
    Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 20 Mar. 2026
  • The world turns, the sun shines.
    Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 20 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • Unconcerned by matters like health insurance and 401(k) contributions, her presence burnishes the reputation of the magazine as an arbiter of good taste.
    New York Times, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • What rubs us the wrong way is the suggestion that this proposal is purely about sustainability.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • In one scene, her character polishes and admires the ring, allowing viewers a closer look at the remarkable stone.
    Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
  • The process polishes the gentle bonhomie that promises to transform even the smallest silences into celebrations.
    Archie Forde, Pitchfork, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • For the uninitiated—and those without this excellent Instagram on your Explore page—the Sciura is a Milanese woman who dresses elegantly and impeccably.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 1 Mar. 2026
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“Japans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/japans. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.

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