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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On Friday, several voters who signed a referendum petition putting the new congressional district map to a statewide vote in November filed suit seeking class-action status for monetary damages against Hoskins.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2026
The lawsuit, joined by Bonta, the attorneys general of 19 other states and the District of Columbia, and the governor of Pennsylvania, was filed in federal court in New York.

— Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of file

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The clip was an instant hit, reposted and reacted to and viewed and scraped so many times in addition to its original 7 million views on TikTok that its final reach is almost impossible to calculate.

— CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026
And, of course, scraping activity greatly intensifies during the 15 to 20 days leading up to the breeding season.

— Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of scrape

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One juror was rubbing his eyes as Sullivan talked, and another was clasping and unclasping his hands in his lap.

— Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2026
Danger, Olivo, and Mosco had just eaten by the gazebo and Damaris was rubbing her pup’s head goodnight, about to go into the shack.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of rub

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With an energy akin to Burning Man, the vibe is distinctly hippie; guests are gnawing to get into heady discussions.

— Uma Raja, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of gnaw

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Degloss the countertop surface by lightly sanding to scuff the shiny finish, and then wipe the dust away.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2026
How to Clean Hardcase Luggage Exteriors The hardcase exterior of your luggage sees a lot of action and can get visibly scuffed quickly.

— Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 27 July 2026

Definition of scuff

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For this story, Jessie scoured the Hill House Home new arrivals for fall finds worthy of splurging on this season.

— Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 9 Sep. 2026
An avid book collector who scours bookshops for special editions like others hunt rare vinyl, Mazzotti is emphatic about their emotional magnetism, noting a rising appetite from creative agencies, artists, and families reimagining heirlooms.

— Clare Coulson, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026

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