sandblasts

verb

present tense third-person singular of sandblast
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  1. files
  2. scrapes
  3. scours
  4. shaves
  5. grazes
  6. gnaws
  7. grates
  8. abrades
Verb
  • When one spouse passes, the survivor typically files as a single taxpayer the following year, with roughly the same income but dramatically compressed brackets.
    — Dana Dunkelberger, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The beloved character files a claim that the Acme corporation — the fictional company that sells the faulty products prominently seen in Looney Tunes cartoons — is purposefully selling bad products to Coyote in his efforts to catch Roadrunner.
    — Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of files
Verb
  • People should immediately wash cuts and scrapes thoroughly with soap and clean running water after coming in contact with coastal waters or raw seafood, the CDC said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The tool scrapes third-party sources to compile additional information and context about individual tracks.
    — Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2026
Definition of scrapes
Verb
  • Imraan is still waiting on their fake ID from their cousin in Pakistan, so Georgia scours Snapchat for alcohol opportunities.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Armed with an arsenal of tools – from DIY inventions to GPS trackers to drones – Daniel scours the turbulent Vistula River on an all-consuming search, desperate for answers.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of scours
Verb
  • For example, using behind-the-meter battery storage or local generation during peak windows actively shaves expensive demand charges without sacrificing performance.
    — Ray Fernandez, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Its ceramic blades easily tackle coarse hair and its waterproof design makes in-shower shaves a breeze.
    — Sara Coughlin, Allure, 5 July 2026
Definition of shaves
Verb
  • To embody the creepy character, the Oscar winner’s strawberry blonde hair appeared to be multiple shades darker, akin to an auburn hue, while a fresh set of fringe grazes her brow bone.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 21 July 2026
  • The lob length grazes the shoulders, and fringe kicks off the confidence.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 17 July 2026
Definition of grazes
Verb
  • If an owner reacts strongly every time the cat gnaws on a cord, the cat may learn that chewing gets a response.
    — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
  • Kelsey passes around a bowl of clam shells with questions written on them as Liz gnaws on a corn on the cob.
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 15 June 2026
Definition of gnaws
Verb
  • After seasoning the steak, Jade grates cheese as Giada stirs the pasta, accidentally dropping it into the bowl.
    — Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
  • This beloved Microplane zester is made from stainless steel and designed with a unique tooth set that grates hard spices, citrus, cheeses, and more as smooth as butter.
    — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
Definition of grates
Verb
  • Each time clothes rub against each other in the washer, the friction abrades the fibers slightly causing the surface to look dull.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 8 Nov. 2025
Definition of abrades
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