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Recent Examples of Synonyms for polishes off
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The Stars’ goalie is likely racking up the frequent flier miles as Dallas finishes off the last of its regular season schedule before the playoffs.—
SportsDay Staff,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Mar. 2026 -
Three years later, Vanderbilt finishes 2025-26 with its winningest record since 2002 at 29-5.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2026
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As the pooch chews on the glove, the battery is suddenly damaged and begins to smoke.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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The insect chews through the layer, and eventually the damage is akin to putting a permanent tourniquet on the tree.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Polishes off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/polishes%20off. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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