SANDED Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

as in scraped

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verb

past tense of sand

as in rubbed

to make smooth by friction painstakingly sanded down the wooden floors of the old house

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Recent Examples of sanded

Adjective

Fill the crack in the door with the epoxy wood filler, spreading a small bit of the paste over the sanded area to help close and bond the edges of the crack together. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 11 Jan. 2026

Verb

So that’s a long time for the edges to get sanded off and turned into these happy folkloric stories. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 22 June 2026 Paint can be stripped or sanded down and stained so the natural wood of these pieces can really shine. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 6 June 2026 But even slightly sanded down, their work puts other games to shame. — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 1 June 2026 The denim may have never been worn but it is stonewashed, sanded, chemically faded or laser-treated to look like it. — ABC News, 28 May 2026 The Luce looks weird because Ferrari isn’t asking to have its edges sanded off. — Tc Sottek, The Verge, 27 May 2026 Maybe his voice wasn’t sanded to perfection on the Gershwin classic. — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 20 May 2026 Inside a boarded-up and vacant house that dates to 1920, renovations were unfinished, the floors sanded but lacking polish. — Graham Womack may 18, Sacbee.com, 18 May 2026 Even then the metal was sanded finely and in the Lucca’s case the radiator and spoked wheels were fitted with covers for improved aerodynamics. — New Atlas, 8 May 2026

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Adjective

The standard Hornbill blade uses a micro-sandblasted treatment, creating an even matte surface that is understated and resistant to fingerprints.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 July 2026
The brand also collaborated with Horny Hi-Fi on a custom hi-fi system consisting of wooden loudspeakers surmounted by a second amplifier in sandblasted chrome.

— Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 1 May 2026

Definition of sandblasted

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An enormous double mutton chop, rubbed with a sweet and aromatic spice blend, and split lengthwise like a scientific specimen to display its rosy pink interior, is inspired by Chinese cumin lamb.

— Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 26 July 2026
Diners here can feast upon things like duck-fat frites for brunch and espresso-rubbed steaks for dinner.

— Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 23 July 2026

Definition of rubbed

Adjective

The mill has also added new indigo colors including browns and grays that wash down to show blue tones, as well as coated indigo denim that puts a different spin on the color.

— Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 3 Aug. 2026
When To Use Caution While this trick works well on uncoated aluminum or stainless steel baking sheets, avoid using foil on nonstick or coated pans to prevent damage and preserve your cookware’s quality.

— Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 29 July 2026

Definition of coated

Verb

This matching set from Amazon does exactly that, featuring a flattering high neckline and breezy cropped pants that are polished enough to wear straight from the airport to your destination.

— Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 1 Aug. 2026
The gentle curves feel whimsical enough for a playroom yet polished enough for the living room.

— Vy Yang, Architectural Digest, 31 July 2026

Definition of polished

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After the Kittrells' bankruptcy petition was filed, on November 11, 2024, MKHS Dispensary contracted with a company called A&R Consultants, LLC, to manage the Greenmed operations.

— Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
The development is a blow to the states’ lawsuit, which was filed on July 13.

— Jack Dunn, Variety, 6 Aug. 2026

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