Thesaurus results for SANDPAPER

sandpaper

verb

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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Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Oracle filed plans on Monday to issue new stock and more debt to finance its artificial intelligence buildout.

— Michelle Fox, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026
The fast-casual spot wants to bring its famous Butter Burgers and frozen custard to 6200 Wilson Grove Road, near the Lawyers Square Shopping Center, according to a service site plan filed with the city.

— Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of file

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That requires more than unverified content scraped from the open web.

— Oliver Kharraz, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2026
The Thunder were scraping the rotational barrel hard enough on Monday against the Phoenix Suns that rookie two-way Josh Dix played 10 straight minutes in the second half.

— John Hollinger, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of scrape

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The discovery was made Wednesday in the Hickory Ridge area of east Charlotte, and responding officers report a man drenched in sweat tried to rub them down with garlic and bite them, according to an affidavit.

— Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026
True, but there are other issues that rubbed me the wrong way (sorry).

— Valerie Monroe, Allure, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of rub

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Trump previously said the plan was to sandblast, caulk and resurface the pool basin.

— Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 20 June 2026
Recovery businesses can also crush or sandblast items with silver and use magnets or differences in density to sort out the precious metal.

— John Raby, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026

Definition of sandblast

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In fairness, Collins has been out and the offensive line is scuffed up, but neither of those things impacts whether the Texans can convincingly stop the Cowboys enough times to stay within striking distance.

— J.J. Bailey, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2026
White shoes were a school requirement, but mine were scuffed and gray.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of scuff

Verb

Glance functions like a personal shopper, remembering the users’ preferences, scouring the web for good deals on the right looks and circling back to offer up virtual try-ons and get the green light before making the purchase.

— Evan Clark, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026
She was forced to scour blood from the paving stones of the town square after a mass killing, accompanied by an orchestra.

— Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of scour

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