polishes off

present tense third-person singular of polish off

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for polishes off
Verb
  • Then came one of the nuttiest finishes those who stayed will ever see.
    Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 20 Oct. 2025
  • With the three goals and one assist on the night, Messi finishes the season with 29 goals and 19 assists in 28 games, one shy of Carlos Vela’s MLS record of 49 goal contributions.
    Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The industry chews people up and spits them (and their dreams) right back out.
    Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 9 Sep. 2025
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“Polishes off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/polishes%20off. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.

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