sandpapers

verb

present tense third-person singular of sandpaper
as in files

Related Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sandpapers
  1. files
  2. shaves
  3. scrapes
  4. gnaws
  5. grazes
  6. abrades
  7. scours
  8. scuffs
Verb
  • The beloved character files a claim that the Acme corporation — the fictional company that sells the faulty products prominently seen in Looney Tunes cartoons — is purposefully selling bad products to Coyote in his efforts to catch Roadrunner.
    — Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026
  • If the prosecution files a motion for summary disposition, the presiding judge — Hippler, in Kohberger’s case — will likely schedule a hearing.
    — Alex Brizee July 30, Idaho Statesman, 30 July 2026
Definition of files
Verb
  • Its ceramic blades easily tackle coarse hair and its waterproof design makes in-shower shaves a breeze.
    — Sara Coughlin, Allure, 5 July 2026
  • Zillow says that a pale pink bathroom could lose you up to $6,013, while a pale pink kitchen shaves an extra $4,201 off potential buyers' offers.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 June 2026
Definition of shaves
Verb
  • People should immediately wash cuts and scrapes thoroughly with soap and clean running water after coming in contact with coastal waters or raw seafood, the CDC said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The tool scrapes third-party sources to compile additional information and context about individual tracks.
    — Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2026
Definition of scrapes
Verb
  • If an owner reacts strongly every time the cat gnaws on a cord, the cat may learn that chewing gets a response.
    — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
  • Kelsey passes around a bowl of clam shells with questions written on them as Liz gnaws on a corn on the cob.
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 15 June 2026
Definition of gnaws
Verb
  • To embody the creepy character, the Oscar winner’s strawberry blonde hair appeared to be multiple shades darker, akin to an auburn hue, while a fresh set of fringe grazes her brow bone.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 21 July 2026
  • The lob length grazes the shoulders, and fringe kicks off the confidence.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 17 July 2026
Definition of grazes
Verb
  • Each time clothes rub against each other in the washer, the friction abrades the fibers slightly causing the surface to look dull.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 8 Nov. 2025
Definition of abrades
Verb
  • Armed with an arsenal of tools – from DIY inventions to GPS trackers to drones – Daniel scours the turbulent Vistula River on an all-consuming search, desperate for answers.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026
  • This story’s author, StyleCaster contributing writer Jessie Quinn, scours the internet for the best of the best to ensure readers walk away with items recommended by our team, industry experts, and more.
    — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 15 July 2026
Definition of scours
Verb
  • Messi steps up… and scuffs it wide.
    — Oliver Kay, New York Times, 24 June 2026
Definition of scuffs
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

sandpapering
sandpapers
sandpapery
See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Sandpapers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sandpapers. Accessed 18 Aug. 2026.

Copy Citation

More from Merriam-Webster on sandpapers

Nglish: Translation of sandpapers for Spanish Speakers

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

Listen to the pronunciation of oxymoron

See Definitions and Examples »

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See More

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Do you 'say your piece' or 'say your peace'?

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?
See More

Popular in Wordplay

See More

Words from the 'Odyssey'

The Longest Long Words List

It's a Scorcher! Words for the Summer Heat

Is “GIF” Pronounced “Jiff” or “Giff”?

12 Lovely and Unusual Words for the Natural World
See More

Popular

See More

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

Words from the 'Odyssey'

The Longest Long Words List
See More

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
The Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
image of a green cube out of place in a lineup of red spheres
Odd Word Out: Synonyms Vol. 2 Quiz Figure out which word isn't like the others.
See All