Thesaurus results for SANDBLAST

sandblast

verb

Definition of sandblast

as in to scrape

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Recent Examples of sandblast Reversing the illusion of color become metal, its raw steel is sandblasted to a smooth matte finish, creating the entirely false impression of being painted. — Gordon Hughes, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026 And crews cannot use pressure washers or sandblasting to remove the graffiti because of concern of contaminating the beach or ocean. — Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026 The texture is created by sandblasting or etching panes of glass. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026 In 2009, to halt the spread of silicosis, Turkey banned the use of sandblasting materials containing silica. — Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sandblast

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Verb

Stir the cream while scraping the frozen watermelon to get the watermelon incorporated into the cream.

— Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 10 July 2026
If the white finish has been scraped away or the leather has visible scratches, cleaning alone won’t completely restore the area.

— Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 9 July 2026

Definition of scrape

Verb

Now a union spokesperson says employees might file a complaint with a state board intended to protect public employees.

— Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
Frevola and Cutbirth have filed a separate lawsuit against the Florida House over its handling of the investigations, alleging that the investigative reports left out key details.

— Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026

Definition of file

Verb

This story’s author, StyleCaster contributing writer Jessie Quinn, scours the internet for the best of the best to ensure readers walk away with items recommended by our team, industry experts, and more.

— Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 15 July 2026
More than 900 participants signed up for last year’s Python Challenge, and potentially as many are currently scouring for snakes amid the 2026 competition.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 15 July 2026

Definition of scour

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Others were offered $100 to eat a cup of wasabi or shave their head for several thousand dollars.

— Kalia Richardson, USA Today, 14 July 2026
Morsa Images / Getty Images Evidence has been accumulating steadily for over a decade that arthroscopic knee surgery to shave torn, degenerative cartilage does not help more than physical therapy.

— Dr. Elisabeth Rosenthal, CBS News, 13 July 2026

Definition of shave

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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
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

Definition of sandpaper

Verb

Every song on the nearly hour-long album contains brief moments that graze brilliance or, in some instances, achieve it.

— Patrick Lyons, Pitchfork, 16 July 2026
The child told investigators that Duggar repeatedly asked her to sit on his lap, at one point manipulating her underwear and grazing her genitals on a couch and under a blanket.

— Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 15 July 2026

Definition of graze

Verb

On Saturday, while wearing a crisp, new black Portland Trail Blazers polo shirt, Morant talked of fresh starts, a rejuvenated and nature-loving version of himself and the desire to change narratives.

— Jason Quick, New York Times, 12 July 2026
Norwegian fans wore red and blue, Viking helmets and Haaland shirts.

— Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 12 July 2026

Definition of wear

Verb

Kostyuk raised her hands and dropped to her knees after Paolini scuffed a shot on her second match point.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 July 2026
Before Mbappe scored his penalty, Gustavo Velazquez, the Paraguayan defender, scuffed the penalty spot, another underhanded attempt to disturb the tournament favourites.

— Adam Crafton, New York Times, 5 July 2026

Definition of scuff

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