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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Lowe grounded softly to second for a potential game-ending double play but beat the throw as De La Cruz scored easily.

— CBS News, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Bieber reached for loafers and socks for a preppy spin, grounded by an oversized leather bomber—an easy outfit formula for daily rotation.

— Minty Mellon, Vogue, 30 July 2026

Definition of ground

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Immediately after the federal government issued its final rule change on July 10, environmental groups sued, with cases filed in both San Francisco and Seattle federal courts.

— Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026
But preliminary test results from that handgun appear to exclude it as the gun responsible for the deaths, police said in the court document, a probable cause statement filed Wednesday.

— Joe Kottke, NBC news, 31 July 2026

Definition of filed

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Stronger, more effective composites for electric vehicles, high-speed rail, and airplanes are being produced by lightweight, radiation-tolerant nanomaterials and metamaterials honed for spacecraft, which also reduce weight and increase range.

— Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Cohen honed her act at the forefront of a clique of comedians who performed cabaret comedy, often at Club Cumming, in the late 2010s.

— Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 28 July 2026

Definition of honed

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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

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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
The gentle curves feel whimsical enough for a playroom yet polished enough for the living room.

— Vy Yang, Architectural Digest, 31 July 2026

Definition of polished

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Every molecule Stokes’s team rejected sharpened their eye for the ones that mattered.

— Dr. Mario García, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
With its vision sharpened, product proven, team in place, positive cash flow and strategic relationships now established, Popl enters its next stage with momentum and a clear position at the forefront of an emerging market.

— Partner Content, Variety, 28 July 2026

Definition of sharpened

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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
Diners here can feast upon things like duck-fat frites for brunch and espresso-rubbed steaks for dinner.

— Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 23 July 2026

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