Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reground
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The hard edges and rough parts were getting sanded down, and the arguments and ideas were more uniform.—
Jake Lundberg,
The Atlantic,
19 Feb. 2026 -
The short’s dreamy black-and-white sequences, as well as its absence of character dialogue, sanded down AI’s rough edges.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
18 Feb. 2026
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Magic potions get involved — not to mention a surfeit of whimsy — but the actor does his best to ground the cutesiness in something real.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
7 Mar. 2026
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Kiel grounded out to third base before Sorrell slapped a single to right field, but was caught trying to steal second base.—
Tony Catalina,
Austin American Statesman,
7 Mar. 2026
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The company filed paperwork for an IPO in 2024 but withdrew the filing last October.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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At least five candidates have filed to run in the Democratic primary contest.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Mar. 2026
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With expertise honed over 70 years of theme-park entertainment, Disney has tapped into a unique niche of those who want an elevated holiday experience but with all the key Disney elements that make theme parks like Disneyland a bucket-list trip.—
Helen Wright,
TheWeek,
11 Mar. 2026
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Plus, celebrities who’ve honed expert airport styling, like Katie Holmes, prove that whatever spring shoe trends are this year, a white sneaker adds a polished, sophisticated edge to any travel outfit.—
Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
11 Mar. 2026
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Fronting the glittering waters of the Atlantic, the Louis XIII-style promenade is currently undergoing a multi-million-dollar renewal, its granite tiles buffed and smoothed, vegetation planted, and its sea lions by sculptor José Fioravanti returned to their former glory.—
Siobhan Reid,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Mar. 2026
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Most metal hardware can be cleaned with the vinegar solution and buffed to a shine.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
4 Mar. 2026
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The beverage program, led by Mariena Mercer Boarini, is polished and exacting without veering into theatrics.—
David Morris,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Mar. 2026
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Over his 30-year coaching career, Niko Medved has polished a preferred offensive playing style, fine-tuning it in his dozen years as a head coach.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
3 Mar. 2026
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Jeff Beasley, a fifth-generation oyster farmer and owner of Maggioni Oyster Company, emphasizes using knives designed specifically for shucking, not sharpened kitchen knives or improvised tools.—
Rai Mincey,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
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Hefets’ detainments were part of a national policy toward antisemitism, defined over decades in the shadow of the Holocaust and sharpened recently under the helm of Felix Klein, the first federal commissioner for combating antisemitism.—
Shira Li Bartov,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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Diawara dumped off a pass to Josh Hart for an easy layup, while Doncic, lying flat on his back under the basket, looked at the closest official and rubbed his fingers together as if flashing money.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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That Docter chose to single out the axeing of a minor LGBTQ storyline and use it as an example of Pixar’s therapy-esque narratives — which Docter, as a storyteller himself, is most closely associated with — has rubbed many the wrong way.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Reground.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reground. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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