reground

Definition of regroundnext
past tense of regrind

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for reground
Verb
  • Wood floors are durable in that they can be sanded and refinished.
    Mary Grace Granados Special Contributor, Dallas Morning News, 5 Jan. 2026
  • Martin will doubtless have his edges sanded down over time, though hopefully later rather than sooner.
    Alison Herman, Variety, 4 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Romance takes on a confident, playful tone in January, inviting you to have fun while staying grounded.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
  • Having something familiar to read, especially during turbulence or delays, can be grounding and comforting.
    Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The sheriff’s office has rejected Cal-OSHA’s application of the law, and last summer filed a lawsuit in Yuba Superior Court challenging the subpoenas.
    Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 9 Jan. 2026
  • According to a complaint filed by the DA’s Office in the murder for hire case, Taylor was promised $500 to kill Preston Holmes.
    Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • However, that same delight has turned disorienting for many developers, who are grappling with a sense of loss as skills honed over a lifetime suddenly seem less essential.
    Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Brentford switch between a 4-4-2 zonal defensive block and man-to-man pressing, an approach which was honed under Frank, and can be seen across the league.
    Liam Tharme, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Some scratches can be buffed out.
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026
  • The tips come in various shapes and lengths and are filed and buffed before being polished.
    Georgia Day, Vogue, 24 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • According to Brown, after stringent authentication processes are followed, jewelry is typically polished before being listed, while handbags are professionally cleaned.
    Nia Bowers, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Cozy, slouchy, and still polished enough to feel intentional?
    Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • At the same time, a currency collapsing under international sanctions, water shortages and recurring power outages have sharpened a sense of crisis across the country.
    Roxana Saberi, Time, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Kantor, 42, learned to knit when spending the summer with her grandparents at their bungalow colony in the Catskills, and sharpened her skills in the stands at her brother’s little league games.
    Rebecca Tauber, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Bulldog or border collie, barking or getting its belly rubbed, a dog can be many things while still remaining a dog.
    Ben Brubaker, Quanta Magazine, 7 Jan. 2026
  • William and Kate being so involved in what happened with Andrew reportedly rubbed Queen Camilla the wrong way.
    Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 7 Jan. 2026
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“Reground.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reground. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.

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