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roughening

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verb

present participle of roughen

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for roughening
irritating
Adjective
  • The solution proved to be nearly as irritating as the problem.
    Jelani Cobb, New Yorker, 14 June 2025
  • The most prevalent active ingredients in the videos were not only irritating, but are also known to increase sun sensitivity.
    ​Wendy Wisner, Parents, 10 June 2025
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“Roughening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roughening. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.

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