polishing off

present participle of polish off

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for polishing off
Verb
  • But parents who’ve raised their kids on berries — for the ease of chewing for toddlers, for the antioxidants — have also been pushed along by the very visible hand of the produce industry.
    Mark Dent, HubSpot, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Blades with ragged edges can be a sign of insects chewing on the blades, and tunneling below the surface or turf that can be lifted like a rug can indicate larvae are feeding on the root system.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • This is fantastic for multitasking and can make the difference between finishing your workload and getting to it next shift.
    Jade Chung-Lee, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025
  • The set comes with three extra-virgin olive oils—one for sizzling, one for frying, and one for finishing—plus a sizzle spray for even coating.
    Jamie Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
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“Polishing off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/polishing%20off. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.

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