polished off

past tense of polish off

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for polished off
Verb
  • Bortoleto finished the sprint in 11th place but was later disqualified for exceeding the FIA’s maximum engine intake air pressure limit.
    Jerry Perez, The Drive, 11 June 2026
  • They’re grilled then finished in the oven, rendering the skin crisp, and a little sticky.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
Verb
  • There are pests to deal with like the corn earworm that aggressively chewed away at corn crops in recent years.
    Alan Gionet, CBS News, 4 June 2026
  • This damage can appear as small holes or areas that look chewed and have saliva present.
    Patricia S York, Southern Living, 3 June 2026
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“Polished off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/polished%20off. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.

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