polished off

past tense of polish off

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for polished off
Verb
  • The Netherlands finished third in 2014 and second — for the third time — in 2010.
    Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 26 June 2026
  • Soon after the renovation was finished, the water turned bright green from algae and pieces of the new coating began to float to the surface.
    Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026
Verb
  • This damage can appear as small holes or areas that look chewed and have saliva present.
    Patricia S York, Southern Living, 21 June 2026
  • Federal customs officials at Washington Dulles Airport seized 139 pounds of Ethiopian khat, a plant chewed for its amphetamine-like effect, that was destined for Sacramento.
    Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 18 June 2026
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“Polished off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/polished%20off. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.

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