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Recent Examples of sandblast
The texture is created by sandblasting or etching panes of glass.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
One of the most common of these treatments is sandblasting.
—New Atlas, 18 Dec. 2025
In 2009, to halt the spread of silicosis, Turkey banned the use of sandblasting materials containing silica.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Dec. 2025
At other times, no exaggeration is needed at all: A tragic subplot about sweatshop employees getting sick from sandblasting denim is just factually true.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
One of the most common of these treatments is sandblasting.
—New Atlas, 18 Dec. 2025
In 2009, to halt the spread of silicosis, Turkey banned the use of sandblasting materials containing silica.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Dec. 2025
At other times, no exaggeration is needed at all: A tragic subplot about sweatshop employees getting sick from sandblasting denim is just factually true.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sandblast
Verb
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Proxy services are often used for illicit or unethical purposes such as performing DDoS attacks, running botnet command-and-control servers, operating phishing operations, and scraping website content.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
29 May 2026
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During that time, crews will scrape up old lines and paint new ones, ITD spokesperson Jill Youmans told the Idaho Statesman on Friday.—
Rose Evans
May 29,
Idaho Statesman,
29 May 2026
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In 2024 and 2025, four hearing officers in the appeals unit filed complaints against the department, leading to three internal investigations by human resources, according to a separate, outside probe conducted by Flynn Investigations Group, a firm specializing in workplace reviews.—
Sam Tabachnik,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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Now, Kal Pacific and principal Don Veasey are coming back to Boise with a six-story concept with five floors of apartments atop ground-floor commercial space and basement parking, according to documents filed with the city.—
Mark Dee
May 31,
Idaho Statesman,
31 May 2026
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Unfortunately, Adam loses the sword and spends the next 15 years on Earth scouring the internet for this sword.—
Mike Ryan,
IndieWire,
4 June 2026
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How officials investigated the scene Police said that the NYPD’s Emergency Service Unit, alongside the Department of Environmental Protection’s Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations, scoured the sewer systems for any evidence.—
Amethyst Martinez,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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The new map has shaved off some of that surplus support to help bolster Democratic odds in neighboring, more competitive swing districts nearer to the Central Valley.—
Chase Hunter,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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Today, the organization relies on volunteers sponsored by family and friends to shave their heads in solidarity with children who lose their hair during cancer treatments.—
Marianne Love,
Daily News,
1 June 2026
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With wingers Kent Johnson and Conor Garland expected to hold top-six or top-nine jobs next season, having Marchment’s size (6-foot-5, 212 pounds) and sandpaper in the lineup becomes that much more important.—
Aaron Portzline,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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How To Sharpen Scissors At Home From stones to sandpaper, there are a few ways to easily and quickly sharpen your scissors at home.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
25 Jan. 2026
Verb
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On the Slovakian side, the High Tatras deliver mountain lakes, waterfalls and flocks of sheep grazing among rocky crests.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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The idea that dogs graze to purge a sick stomach is one of the explanations owners reach for most.—
Niranjana Rajalakshmi,
Popular Science,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Mark, on a skateboard, and Jacob, also wearing inline skates, followed a little more than an arm’s length behind.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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There’s a similar amount of personality within Hadspen House, where a Roman bust wears a necklace of seashells and a snug room is decorated in the colors of the croquet set outside on the lawn.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Then in the 93rd minute, Taylor Suarez found herself in a good spot, but her shot was scuffed as two defenders crowded her on the goal line, and Sheridan would eventually fall on the ball.—
Damian Calhoun,
Daily News,
1 June 2026
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Signs include panting, a hoarse bark, scuffing or dragging their toes along the ground, and sometimes regurgitation or swallowing problems.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
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“Sandblast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sandblast. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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