regrinding

present participle of regrind

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for regrinding
Verb
  • At a time when the Mavericks need as much good will, or PR, as possible, filing a lawsuit against the Dallas Stars is petty, small and mean.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Nov. 2025
  • Raskin, the top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee, wrote in a letter to Trump that Maxwell is working on filing a commutation application, citing an unnamed whistleblower.
    Erin Mansfield, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • However, deteriorating or disturbed lead paint — through sanding or stripping — can create toxic dust that poses serious health hazards, particularly to children.
    Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
  • Even the DeSantis administration might have some qualms about sanding off crosswalk markings within sight of the club where 49 people died in the early morning hours of June 12, 2016.
    Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Each prospect will get additional playing time while honing their skills ahead of the 2026 campaign.
    Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2025
  • Drawing comparisons to Michael Jackson while honing lithe dancing skills and his supple tenor, Usher graduated from opener to solo headliner in 2002 with his 8701 Evolution Tour in support of his third studio album, 8701.
    Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 28 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • And when daily wear and tear was simulated – through continuous electric-toothbrush abrasion equivalent to about a year of brushing, as well as chewing and grinding – the teeth actually had superior resistance to wear, fracture and acid attack compared with natural enamel.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 5 Nov. 2025
  • After more than a decade grinding in the pop machine, something about Zara Larsson finally clicked this summer.
    Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Its style was in many ways a refinement of the final run of Diablos, smoothing and polishing the old car’s edges while adding strength and modernity to the design.
    Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2025
  • At one point, convinced that one of the screenwriters who was on set polishing the script was leaking information to Weinstein, Scorsese rushed into the office and flung his desk out the window.
    Brent Lang, Variety, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • That also includes light touch on your scalp from brushing your hair, the sensation of rubbing a blanket over your body, or feeling a breeze brush against your skin.
    Angela Haupt, Time, 4 Nov. 2025
  • There seemed to be little ambiguity as to the nature of their connection, as Curtis was spotted rubbing the actress' shoulders, and Aniston was later seen with her hand in his hand.
    Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Suede Suede is a soft, velvety-feeling type of leather with a matte finish, created by buffing the inner surface of animal hide.
    Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 9 Nov. 2025
  • Gatlin recommends starting by buffing off the shiny layer of polish.
    Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • While Republicans blast Mamdani as the face of socialism, Newsom has been quietly, and at times aggressively, cultivating donors, visiting early-primary states, and sharpening a message aimed at elevating California’s model of governance on the national stage.
    Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 7 Nov. 2025
  • To stand out in a competitive market, consider sharpening your resume to be outcomes-based, building your personal brand on LinkedIn and doing mock interviews, GrowthLoop senior recruiter Kathleen Nolan previously told CNBC Make It.
    Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2025
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“Regrinding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regrinding. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.

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