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adjective

as in scraped

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sandpapered

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verb

past tense of sandpaper
as in filed

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sandpapered
  1. sanded
  2. filed
  3. coated
  4. scraped
  5. shaved
  6. gnawed
  7. scuffed
  8. rubbed
Adjective
  • Fill the crack in the door with the epoxy wood filler, spreading a small bit of the paste over the sanded area to help close and bond the edges of the crack together.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 11 Jan. 2026
Definition of sanded
Verb
  • The plaintiffs swiftly filed new lawsuits after the Postal Service finalized its rule governing mail ballots.
    — NICHOLAS RICCARDI, Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2026
  • In a 30-page order filed in the Southern District of Florida reviewed by USA TODAY, Magistrate Judge Lauren Louis denied a defense motion for the brothers' release.
    — Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of filed
Adjective
  • The most common signs of hard water on hair are persistent dullness, a stiff or coated texture, extra tangling and products that seem to stop performing.
    — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2026
  • The nickel-coated controller makes this SSD more efficient by increasing MB per watt by 73% while consuming 16% less power than the Evo 990.
    — George Yang, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of coated
Verb
  • For months, layer after layer of paint and grime were scraped away from the original wood and brick to reveal traces of different eras in the building's history.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The letter calls for the museum to release the full list of artworks scraped for the Beeple piece.
    — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of scraped
Verb
  • Even in southern locations, more than 40 minutes is expected to be shaved off daytime, according to AccuWeather.
    — Doyle Rice, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Her mother also shaved a year off her age, claiming she was born in 1942, to make her early public career seem even more impressive.
    — Hillel Italie, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of shaved
Verb
  • Wild animals had gnawed through the pressurized canisters, releasing the chemicals inside.
    — Rachel Becker, Los Angeles Times, 12 Feb. 2026
  • The lengthy posts are the latest development in the long-standing family feud that has gnawed away at the Beckhams’ attempts to project a perfect family life.
    — Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 20 Jan. 2026
Definition of gnawed
Verb
  • 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
  • Kostyuk raised her hands and dropped to her knees after Paolini scuffed a shot on her second match point.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 July 2026
Definition of scuffed
Verb
  • The tacos feature za’atar rubbed swordfish kissed by a wood-burning grill, dabbed with tangy pools of labne and a salsa arabe, similar to harissa.
    — The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Tragedy, humor and scientific interest rubbed shoulders as Atlanta turned out Thursday night to view the astral spectacle which sent 261 stars streaking across the heavens.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of rubbed
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