regrind

verb

Definition of regrindnext
as in to sand

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Recent Examples of regrind And, of course, no knife is perfect, so many owners will regrind the blade to meet their personal specifications. — New Atlas, 9 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regrind
  1. sand
  2. file
  3. grind
  4. hone
  5. rub
  6. polish
  7. gloss
  8. sharpen
Verb
  • Lightly sand the handles of a pair of wood or bamboo salad servers, then rinse and dry them.
    — Jodi Levine, Parents, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Before planting any hibiscus seeds, start by nicking or sanding the seeds using fine-grade sandpaper or the tip of a knife.
    — Shelby Vittek, The Spruce, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of sand
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  • Grieco and Thirteen Lune were dropped from the lawsuit filed March 4, plaintiff Relevance Ventures and legal representation for Grieco confirmed Wednesday.
    — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, AFL-CIO filed an objection with the New York bankruptcy court, saying that former employees would be put at risk if confidential work information were released.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of file
Verb
  • The intricacies of the interpersonal dynamics and conversational turns in the scene ground the dispute in emotion, and two characters who were once at odds find common ground.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Kruz and Josie catch the guy’s eye on the dance floor and invite him to join their impromptu grinding session, which is also when Joe catches the pair touching in a way that suggests relationship-level familiarity.
    — Andy Andersen, Vulture, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of grind
Verb
  • While Rahma has learned how to steer his subway debates towards viral moments, the editing process has required the team to hone a knack for finding the story within otherwise chaotic conversations.
    — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The action star has been honing his tough, stoic hero bit for going on 25 years.
    — Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of hone
Verb
  • For someone with a flexible foot or a narrow forefoot where the toes tend to crowd each other, separating the big toe from the second toe can reduce rubbing and irritation.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The tacos feature za’atar rubbed swordfish kissed by a wood-burning grill, dabbed with tangy pools of labne and a salsa arabe, similar to harissa.
    — The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of rub
Verb
  • Weeks for the shiny new parts to be polished up before being put on the road.
    — Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Schedule the playful thing, polish one detail, and let simple consistency make fun feel more satisfying.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of polish
Verb
  • Scotland glossed up the scoreline with two more tries in the last six minutes by Cummings and Dobie again to send home a crowd of 55,000 happy.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
  • The same rickety rail-shooter from nearly three decades ago, glossed up with gorgeous environments and uncanny photorealistic animals.
    — James Perkins Mastromarino, NPR, 24 June 2026
Definition of gloss
Verb
  • Meanwhile, the Israeli prime minister also sharpened his already-combative rhetoric against Erdogan.
    — Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Pressure may sharpen vigilance, intensify focus, and mobilize the mental faculties leaders need to respond effectively.
    — Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of sharpen

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“Regrind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regrind. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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