polished off

verb

past tense of polish off
as in pecked (at)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for polished off
  1. finished
  2. chewed
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  • Her son just finished up a section about calling 911 and emergencies in pre-school, so the event was particularly appropriate.
    — Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
  • In head coach Willie Simmons’ first year, the Panthers finished 7-6, posted their first winning record since 2018 and reached a bowl game for the first time since 2019.
    — Tyler M. Carmona, Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of finished
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  • As was often the case in college towns, the music scene and its cycling culture often chewed the same dirt.
    — Tom Campbell, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Walker wore his Cardinals hat backward, chewed a big wad of bubble gum and reveled afterward in flashing his imitation Liberty Bell bling, the champions chain presented by Ryan Howard.
    — Dan Gelston, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026
Definition of chewed
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“Polished off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/polished%20off. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

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