polished off

Definition of polished offnext
past tense of polish off

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for polished off
Verb
  • Wells won the individual title in vault, Florida's Riley McCusker took the bars, Minnesota's Brooklyn Rowray finished first on beam and three-time Olympic medalist Jordan Chiles the floor for UCLA.
    ABC News, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
  • The Flyers finished 43-27-12 for 98 points.
    Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • All types of cabbage contain antioxidant compounds that become active when the vegetable is chopped or chewed.
    LeeAnn Weintraub, Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Look for signs like scratching noises, droppings, and chewed food bags to confirm if rats are present.
    Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 4 Apr. 2026
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“Polished off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/polished%20off. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.

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