Thesaurus results for SANDPAPER

sandpaper

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Definition of sandpaper

as in to file

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Recent Examples of sandpaper As early as 1891, a Norwegian geologist reported deposits of a similar age along the shores of a fjord in northeastern Norway that had striations—those long grooves that form when glacial ice sandpapers the ground beneath it. — Laura Poppick july 22, Literary Hub, 22 July 2025 But that was back when the team drafted well enough and the greatest quarterback of all time was able to sandpaper over their misses. — Chad Graff, The Athletic, 11 Mar. 2025 Similar to sandpaper, steel wool has various grades to choose from—ranging from super fine to extra coarse. — Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Jan. 2025 After its mining operations flopped, the company pivoted to sandpaper and then to a series of clever inventions aimed at improving everyday life. — Sharon Lerner, ProPublica, 20 May 2024 See All Example Sentences for sandpaper

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The prosecution and defense have filed dueling documents focused on whether the crime included aggravating factors that would make Robinson eligible for the death penalty if convicted.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is once again seeking to overturn his state murder conviction in the 2020 killing of George Floyd, according to court documents filed Tuesday.

— Riley Moser, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of file

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For instance, Qidi had to include a piece of Velcro to prevent the Polar Cooler tube from rubbing against the glass surface inside the top cover.

— Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 15 Aug. 2026
Gently rub the entire surface in small circular motions, then use a dry cloth to wipe down the entire surface.

— Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of rub

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Their feeding can cause plants to wilt or die, and gnawing around the base of woody plants can be particularly damaging.

— Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2026
The openness was in stark contrast to the defensive, tactical precision and gnawing tension that make the matches surrounding this one so captivating, but which can stifle some of sport’s beauty and brilliance.

— Sergio Gonzalez, New York Times, 19 July 2026

Definition of gnaw

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Parents increasingly scour the EWG database for ingredients to avoid.

— Faye Brookman, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026
And some local activists and internet sleuths are scouring the hillsides and topo maps trying to determine which properties would benefit most from the recent tree poisonings.

— Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026

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