SHARPEN Synonyms: 15 Similar and Opposite Words

sharpen

verb

ˈshär-pən

Definition of sharpen next

as in to grind

to make sharp or sharper you need to sharpen your penknife's blade frequently in order to be able to whittle properly

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Recent Examples of sharpen The Corolla still pumps out 300 horsepower but engineers have increased torque to 302 lb-ft and sharpened the drivetrain to provide even more aggressive acceleration and improved response, making the GRMN version the most potent ever. —

Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026 Ambition meets heart as the temperamental Moon in your 10th House of Career conjoins warrior Mars there, sharpening visibility and focus. —

Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 12 June 2026 Wetzel came to see collaborative songwriting as a way not to mute his point of view but to sharpen it. —

Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 12 June 2026 Haygood focused on sharpening the mental approach of his players. —

Dan Albano, Oc Register, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for sharpen

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That ability, according to a white paper by one of the manufacturers, is possible through technology that allows an agent to communicate with the drone and substitute themselves as the operator, take it over and ground it.

— Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
The Food Processor quickly chops, slices, and shreds a wide array of ingredients for unlimited culinary creations, while the Coffee & Spice Grinder efficiently grinds coffee beans, spices, and herbs for superior flavor and potency.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 June 2026