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Definition of sandpaperednext

sandpapered

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verb

past tense of sandpaper

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sandpapered
Verb
  • When the investigation was completed in 2018, it was revealed that no criminal charges could be filed.
    Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
  • The parent then filed a complaint with police and asked that Kovarcik be arrested, police said.
    Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026
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
Adjective
  • The final goal for the research team is to mass-produce rolls of this special coated fabric that people could buy at a local hardware store.
    Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 14 Apr. 2026
  • Even after 150 days of solar exposure, the coated material remained stable.
    Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 12 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Here, fabrics are scraped, scratched, patched, bleached, ripped and painted to signify the passage of time.
    Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
  • LinkedIn says Teamfluence distributed a browser extension that scraped LinkedIn user data in violation of the user agreement and that its LinkedIn accounts were suspended.
    Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • But ground teams detected the helium leak in Starliner's service module in the aftermath of the scrubbed countdown.
    Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 25 May 2024
  • There were no young girls floating by in elegant dresses, no scrubbed and spoiled children dressed in their finery and dragged toward churches and pagodas, no whisper of music drifting out of windows.
    Chantha Nguon, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2024
Verb
  • Colbert pulled out another series still of the actor who appeared naked and obscured by an open newspaper while his wife, Lois, played by Jane Kaczmarek, shaved his back.
    Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Resurfacing and Sculpting treatment shaved years off of my skin’s appearance (and all of its New York City congestion) in a matter of 60 minutes.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026
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
Verb
  • 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
  • Between damp docks, muddy trails, and the occasional drizzle, they were quickly soaked and scuffed.
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026
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“Sandpapered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sandpapered. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.

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