Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sandpapering
Verb
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One is filing a complaint with the DOT, which it is obligated to investigate (at least, for now).—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025 -
The Journal Sentinel also reported that Coggs-Jones was investigated for allegations of misconduct in public office and filing false campaign finance reports.—
Sophie Carson,
jsonline.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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Beat on medium, scraping bowl as needed, 2 minutes.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Sep. 2025
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After Meta banned Cobwebs from scraping its platforms, Forbes reports ICE nevertheless spent more than $5 million on the company’s tools over time, including a recent $2 million purchase of a product called Tangles.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Sep. 2025
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Thankfully, a shelter volunteer, Nikki Miller, took up Chase’s cause, giving him a bath, trimming his nails and shaving his fur to get him back to looking his best again.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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However, the thawing of Russia’s northern coastline has opened a lane for vessels, shaving almost three weeks off shipping times compared to the journey around the Cape of Good Hope.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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Remove shoes while in the house to avoid scuffing up baseboards and floors.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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An Arizona Department of Public Safety helicopter crew already scouring the area for the woman confirmed the light belonged to her, deputies said.—
Daniella Segura,
Sacbee.com,
22 Sep. 2025
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In the beginning, Peterson spent hours scouring wedding Facebook groups in search of potential clients.—
Sophie Caldwell,
CNBC,
21 Sep. 2025
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Over the last six seasons of her talk show, Barrymore has fielded both criticism and praise for her signature snug interviews, which often see her holding hands, rubbing shoulders, and hugging her guests.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Sep. 2025
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The droning hum of grasshoppers rubbing their legs across their wings and the splashing of a rushing stream often comprise the soundtrack that accompanies bird watchers.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Some live with the gnawing fear of running out of options.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
24 Sep. 2025
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All this scrolling feeds a gnawing anxiety about the status of men today, imperiled by shifting cultural norms and technological addictions — an insecurity at the core of debates about the place of men in literature today.—
Robert Rubsam,
Vulture,
18 Sep. 2025
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Reynolds argued that contemporary pop is less about innovation and more about revisiting previous decades, blurring distinct eras, and nibbling away at the present’s identity.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
11 Sep. 2025
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As Noack played, people stood overlooking the valley with wine glasses in hand or sat barefoot in the grass, nibbling on olives and cheese.—
Elena Valeriote,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Sandpapering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sandpapering. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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