REGRIND Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

regrind

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Definition of regrind

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

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Roughly a month before Kirk’s killing, Twiggs said Robinson asked for a Dremel, a tool used for sanding or grinding, to engrave bullets for an upcoming family hunting trip.

— Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
Rather than using a standard stonewash, TacticalGeek says the blade is hand-finished with sanding and polishing steps that refine the surface from coarse to fine, while the groove area uses EDM machining for extra texture and visual depth.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 9 July 2026

Definition of sand

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Now a union spokesperson says employees might file a complaint with a state board intended to protect public employees.

— Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
Frevola and Cutbirth have filed a separate lawsuit against the Florida House over its handling of the investigations, alleging that the investigative reports left out key details.

— Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026

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With more and more families settling in cities in the second half of the 19th century, camps gave kids a refuge from the oppressive heat, rancid smells and grinding noise of summer in the city.

— Seth T. Kannarr, Fortune, 13 July 2026
If Ryan McMahon really did revive their season with that grinding 12-pitch at bat against Yankee-killing Rays ace Drew Rasmussen last Thursday, what can Brian Cashman do to sufficiently fix the roster for a deep postseason run?

— Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 11 July 2026

Definition of grind

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An important place for young people to hone their skills from across the country and without socio-economic exemption.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 July 2026
Andrews, who won her nomination last month, has had time to build her general election campaign financially and hone her messaging.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 13 July 2026

Definition of hone

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But the comfort extends beyond the insole, as the soft fabric straps help prevent rubbing while also lending the sandals a more elevated look.

— Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2026
Known for her dry humor and blunt honesty, Jeana has a tendency to rub her castmates the wrong way by saying exactly what’s on her mind.

— Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 10 July 2026

Definition of rub

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Set near the Apollo Theater in Harlem, the restaurant delivers scale, confidence, and polish without falling into the usual steakhouse performance.

— Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026
The investment of time and money put into excavating and polishing a skeleton such as Gus would not be possible, according to Hatton, without the prospect of a high-value sale.

— Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 13 July 2026

Definition of polish

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Our editorial focus is sharpening around Black women as travelers, entrepreneurs, cultural architects, and community builders.

— Daphne Bryson Jackson, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026
Corbin’s arrival gives that group a heel anchor instead of a field of babyfaces jockeying for the same spot, which sharpens the direction heading into summer.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

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