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Recent Examples of Synonyms for polishes off
Verb
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The sheer finishes help soften the boldness of the red and make the white appear airy instead of stark.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026 -
When the promotional whirlwind finishes, what’s next for Hadi?—
Alissa Simon,
Variety,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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As the primary action antagonist, Ito chews scenery and operates with plausible physical menace.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Nov. 2025
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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 15 Jan. 2026.
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