polished off

Definition of polished offnext
past tense of polish off

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for polished off
Verb
  • Heading into 2026 the Red Sox look capable of at least matching last year’s club, which finished third in the AL East, made the playoffs and lost to the New York Yankees in the AL Wild Card Series.
    Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Mahomes finished 27th in the NFL in completion percentage on downfield throws.
    Sam McDowell February 5, Kansas City Star, 5 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • And, the seeds need to be chewed or crushed—eating them whole won’t affect you.
    Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 31 Jan. 2026
  • Citrus seeds contain compounds called cyanogenic glycosides, which can release trace amounts of hydrogen cyanide, a naturally occurring chemical that, in larger amounts, can interfere with how the body uses oxygen, when seeds are thoroughly chewed or crushed.
    Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
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“Polished off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/polished%20off. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.

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