polished off

verb

past tense of polish off
as in pecked (at)

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  1. finished
  2. chewed
Verb
  • Guccione banned him from the editing room and finished the film himself.
    — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The taste test and final results Of our four dogs, the two skinniest, Chico and Muffy, enjoyed the taste most and regularly finished their bowls without protest.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of finished
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  • For centuries, people there have chewed the leaf or brewed it into tea for its stimulant-like effects.
    — Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Avoid giving younger children hard candies such as Jolly Ranchers or other kinds that can’t be chewed easily.
    — Lina Ruiz October 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of chewed
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