sandblasting

present participle of sandblast

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sandblasting
Verb
  • The rural counties filing near zero RPOs are not failing because red-flag laws do not work in conservative communities.
    Christopher Carita, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 June 2026
  • Due date for individual taxpayers filing on extension (payment was still due April 15).
    Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
Verb
  • Moore argues the city should be doing annual sand management, rather than scraping for funds and coming up short each time the larger-scale project comes around.
    Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 18 June 2026
  • Keeping the burners on high and using the scraping tool or a bench scraper, scrape at a roughly 45-degree angle to remove the rust or the stuck-on food.
    Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 18 June 2026
Verb
  • Right now, Amazon has it on sale for 33% off, sending the price tag below $100 and shaving $50 off.
    K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 24 June 2026
  • Borrowers with strong credit may be able to qualify for a rate below that threshold, and shaving even half a point off your rate can add meaningful room to your price ceiling.
    Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 22 June 2026
Verb
  • Instead of scouring for seashells like you might in Florida, hunt for the famous Petoskey stones—they're pieces of prehistoric coral reef and also Michigan's state stone.
    Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2026
  • Gently scrub with a scouring pad or Brillo Pad and Blackstone Griddle Top Restore to eliminate rust and discoloration.
    Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 18 June 2026
Verb
  • Noticeably, Mirren's silvery strands were cut into an asymmetrical crop, with the ends of her hair grazing the nape of her neck.
    Hannah Malach, InStyle, 16 June 2026
  • Now, her silver-white hair is cropped right at the nape of her neck but left longer on one side, just grazing her cheekbone.
    Kara Nesvig, Allure, 12 June 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • Valverde also had a decent chance in August away at Oviedo, when running through on goal on the break and scuffing a shot against the outside of the post.
    Michael Cox, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Yet Marketplace Pulse research shows only 23% of sellers are growing revenue and improving margins at the same time; the rest are either grinding or distressed.
    Dani Nadel, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
  • The grinding process will leave a large mound of chips mixed with soil that will need to be removed and replaced with topsoil.
    Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2026
Verb
  • As an adult, Aemond is vicious, tactical and easily identifiable by wearing an eye patch over a blue glass ball where his eye used to be.
    Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026
  • The offender is described as an African-American man between 40-45 years of age, weighing 180-200 pounds, and was last seen wearing a gray/black baseball cap, a light blue shirt, gray pants, and black gym shoes.
    Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 22 June 2026
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“Sandblasting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sandblasting. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.

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