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 issue will be on the ballot if a petition filed with the city clerk is signed by 15% of qualified electors.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2026
Justice Yechiel Kasher said the case was filed too late, a week before the voter registry was due to be finalized, and that the petitioners had not first used the statutory appeals process available to challenge their registration status.

— Deborah Danan, Sun Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of file

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One of Goldman’s models suggests that Korea’s fast aging population could shave as much as 25 basis points from annual consumption growth over the next decade.

— Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026
Luckily, Atlanta is home to a wider world of frozen desserts, from Indonesian shaved ice to Mexican popsicles.

— Lia Picard - For the AJC, AJC.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of shave

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The system should be programmed to actively penalize source monopolies, forcing the engine to scrape a healthy mix of technical journalism, independent community forums (like Reddit threads), and video transcripts.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Sep. 2026
The failure can expose metal from the wheel or other vehicle components, which can scrape against pavement and create sparks or intense heat.

— Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 3 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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Crumbs, salt, and other seasonings can act like gritty sandpaper and scuff the stovetop when a pan is placed over them.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 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

Verb

The possibility of finding survivors elsewhere ⁠was fading, authorities said, but there was no letup in rescue operations as teams scoured the mountainside along the border with China where floods tore through towns and valleys.

— Reuters, NBC news, 2 Sep. 2026
In theory, sub-micron-sized particles scoured from the implant’s surface by years of wear and tear could embed themselves in the brain, increasing the chances of neurodegeneration.

— Mike McRae August 31, New Atlas, 1 Sep. 2026

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