REGROUND Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

reground

verb

past tense of regrind

as in sanded

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So that’s a long time for the edges to get sanded off and turned into these happy folkloric stories.

— Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 22 June 2026
Paint can be stripped or sanded down and stained so the natural wood of these pieces can really shine.

— Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 6 June 2026

Definition of sanded

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Typhoon Dolphin moved over Japan's southern remote islands Friday, causing a main airport on Okinawa to close and grounding all flights in and out of the island, while sending hundreds of people to take shelter at evacuation centers.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
Josh Bell walked to leadoff the fourth inning, moved to third base on a single by Royce Lewis and scored when Victor Caratini grounded into a double play to give Minnesota a 1-0 lead.

— CBS News, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of ground

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After the Kittrells' bankruptcy petition was filed, on November 11, 2024, MKHS Dispensary contracted with a company called A&R Consultants, LLC, to manage the Greenmed operations.

— Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
The development is a blow to the states’ lawsuit, which was filed on July 13.

— Jack Dunn, Variety, 6 Aug. 2026

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Bush and Bell both honed their leadership skills in Ferguson amid the racial unrest that followed the fatal shooting of Michael Brown by a police officer in 2014.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
Araki, who has honed his craft on the swift schedules of both low-budget movies and episodic television, says there’s something to be gained from having the momentum that comes with never being able to slow down.

— Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of honed

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Lately, the practical-but-polished silhouette has been popping up with of-the-moment updates like neutral color schemes and elevated materials (such as leather).

— Amber Rambharose, InStyle, 6 Aug. 2026
This matching set from Amazon does exactly that, featuring a flattering high neckline and breezy cropped pants that are polished enough to wear straight from the airport to your destination.

— Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of polished

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And the ancient Greeks, meanwhile, rubbed olive oil on their skin.

— Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 6 Aug. 2026
An enormous double mutton chop, rubbed with a sweet and aromatic spice blend, and split lengthwise like a scientific specimen to display its rosy pink interior, is inspired by Chinese cumin lamb.

— Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 26 July 2026

Definition of rubbed

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