reground

verb

past tense of regrind
as in sanded

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reground
  1. sanded
  2. ground
  3. filed
  4. honed
  5. buffed
  6. polished
  7. sharpened
  8. rubbed
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • After Mike Trout grounded into a force at the plate, Nolan Schanuel singled – one of his four hits – to drive in two.
    — Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 10 July 2026
  • The fire was caused by an insulation line that wasn’t properly grounded, according to the report.
    — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2026
Definition of ground
Verb
  • Environmental groups have repeatedly filed lawsuits challenging the project.
    — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • Willows, the county seat, filed a lawsuit against the county and the Sheriff’s Office.
    — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of filed
Verb
  • In addition, Zufferey and his team are continuing to refine and improve their aerial-aquatic robots — honed by experimentation but still inspired by the natural world.
    — Ari Daniel, NPR, 9 July 2026
  • Hill honed her skills in 2016 by enrolling at the College of the Canyons Institute for Culinary Education in Santa Clarita, California.
    — Karla Walsh, CNN Money, 3 July 2026
Definition of honed
Verb
  • Her eyes also boasted their usual liquid black wing with a metallic shimmer on the lids and a Gothic charcoal hue buffed in her waterline.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 2 July 2026
  • The shoes are designed for both poolside lounging and fancier occasions in mind, since they can be easily wiped dry and buffed with a leather cleansing cream for a polished look.
    — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 26 May 2026
Definition of buffed
Verb
  • Its grippy outsole offers reliable traction on trails and uneven terrain, while the soft eggnog color looks polished enough to wear around town afterward.
    — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026
  • This sleeveless maxi is polished, but still has a relaxed and breathable fit that’s ideal for warm days.
    — Madeline Merinuk, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
Definition of polished
Verb
  • The timing of the recording reflects a band whose relentless touring had sharpened both its confidence and its new material.
    — SPIN Staff, SPIN, 8 July 2026
  • Those trips have widened his worldview and sharpened his sense of responsibility.
    — Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026
Definition of sharpened
Verb
  • Simply planting these herbs isn't enough—the oils must be extracted and rubbed onto skin or clothing.
    — Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 5 July 2026
  • Brown alleged Wilhelmy rubbed her stomach, touched her shoulders and spanked her despite objections.
    — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 27 June 2026
Definition of rubbed
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“Reground.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reground. Accessed 13 Jul. 2026.

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