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sandpapered

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verb

past tense of sandpaper

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sandpapered
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
Verb
  • In March, the administration filed a new lawsuit again trying to block California’s ability to set stricter-than-federal emissions standards for cars.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
  • Lastly, Salinas had an active warrant against him filed in May for fleeing from police after a hit and run.
    Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 2 July 2026
Adjective
  • Putting NorthPaw to the test The app was naturally appealing to me, as the owner of a thick-coated black lab in sweaty Austin, Texas.
    Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 18 June 2026
  • Add the dressing, cabbage and half of the scallions, cilantro and cashews (if using) to the bowl with the rice and toss until everything is well coated in the dressing.
    Emily Weinstein, Twin Cities, 4 June 2026
Verb
  • Language models consume trillions of tokens scraped from the web.
    Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • Her bare and scraped-up leg hung out from mid-thigh.
    Will Mackin, New Yorker, 28 June 2026
Verb
  • Schaffer said Reiner shaved his trademark beard for the sketch, which filmed on November 13, just a month before Rob and Michele were killed inside their home; their son Nick was arrested and charged with the murders.
    Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 4 July 2026
  • The public-private partnership with the Idaho Transportation Department shaved years off the timeline, with construction that began in early March expected to wrap in December.
    Chadd Cripe. Produced with AI assistance, Idaho Statesman, 2 July 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
  • And just like that, from scuffed to spotless.
    Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 5 June 2026
  • Then in the 93rd minute, Taylor Suarez found herself in a good spot, but her shot was scuffed as two defenders crowded her on the goal line, and Sheridan would eventually fall on the ball.
    Damian Calhoun, Daily News, 1 June 2026
Verb
  • Brown alleged Wilhelmy rubbed her stomach, touched her shoulders and spanked her despite objections.
    Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 27 June 2026
  • Flores says this helps prevent dirt and debris from being rubbed into and scratching the surface during the cleaning process.
    Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 27 June 2026
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“Sandpapered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sandpapered. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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