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Recent Examples of sandpaper
But that was back when the team drafted well enough and the greatest quarterback of all time was able to sandpaper over their misses.
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Chad Graff, The Athletic, 11 Mar. 2025
Other needs include upgrading the defense corps, acquiring a veteran goalie to potentially pair with Yaroslav Askarov, bringing in another scoring winger, and adding some size and sandpaper to help the Sharks become a more difficult team to play against, which has been Grier’s goal since day one.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 10 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
English speakers floundered when talking about touch (in response to sandpaper, felt, rubber, etc.), but speakers of certain other languages—such as Dogul Dom, in Mali, and Siwu, in Ghana—tended to agree in their descriptions.
—Manvir Singh, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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Chad Graff, The Athletic, 11 Mar. 2025
Other needs include upgrading the defense corps, acquiring a veteran goalie to potentially pair with Yaroslav Askarov, bringing in another scoring winger, and adding some size and sandpaper to help the Sharks become a more difficult team to play against, which has been Grier’s goal since day one.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 10 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
English speakers floundered when talking about touch (in response to sandpaper, felt, rubber, etc.), but speakers of certain other languages—such as Dogul Dom, in Mali, and Siwu, in Ghana—tended to agree in their descriptions.
—Manvir Singh, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sandpaper
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Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), there is no residency requirement to file a lawsuit challenging a project’s environmental review.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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His party would likely replace him with one of his former allies, though none have yet filed for candidacy.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
15 May 2026
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But drivers wouldn’t immediately see that full amount shaved off their bills under a suspension.—
Wyatte Grantham-Philips,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Ghia’s take on the XK140 was likely even faster, since its lightweight aluminum body—replacing the standard model’s steel shell—shaved as much as 220 pounds.—
Howard Walker,
Robb Report,
13 May 2026
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If using garden cucumbers, peel off the waxy skin and use a spoon to scrape out the seeds before slicing.—
Martha Stewart,
Martha Stewart,
15 May 2026
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Brazil beat the Netherlands 3–2 in the quarterfinals and scraped past Sweden 1–0 in the semifinals thanks to a goal from forward Romário.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
14 May 2026
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Use this solution to blot the top layer of the mattress, trying to moisten and gently rub versus soak the mattress.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
16 May 2026
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The plastic bristles coax out loose hair as your cat rubs against it.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
15 May 2026
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Elizabeth continues to be an infuriating character, interrupting with rude and unhelpful asides throughout the entire family meeting, casually gnawing on an orange slice as Greg and Katie have a heart-to-heart across the table.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
11 May 2026
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Using its large, continuously growing incisors — which resemble those of rodents more than those of other primates — the aye-aye starts to gnaw its way through the wood.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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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
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Reversing the illusion of color become metal, its raw steel is sandblasted to a smooth matte finish, creating the entirely false impression of being painted.—
Gordon Hughes,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2026
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Between damp docks, muddy trails, and the occasional drizzle, they were quickly soaked and scuffed.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
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The shoes are scuffed up and spray-painted, presumably with a can of Krylon from a home improvement retailer.—
The Oklahoman,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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This story’s author, StyleCaster commerce editor Katie Decker-Jacoby, scours the internet for the best of the best to ensure readers walk away with items recommended by our team, industry experts, and more.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
14 May 2026
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Years of scouring the surface of a rugged landscape like Mars can take a toll on any vehicle – even one like NASA's Curiosity rover specifically designed for the harsh conditions.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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“Sandpaper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sandpaper. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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