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sharpened

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verb

past tense of sharpen
as in edged
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 Synonyms for sharpened
Adjective
  • The comments were greeted by sharp statements from several Arab states, which condemned the use of the term as provocative and counterproductive to peace.
    Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2025
  • Offensive coordinator Kirby Moore has welcomed the push on both sides and has emphasized the competition has kept each quarterback sharp knowing the other is ready.
    Zach Sweet, Kansas City Star, 14 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Take inspiration from Benny Blanco to start harvesting your produce or from Jennifer Aniston's more relaxing and grounded approach to outdoor spaces.
    Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2025
  • Before operations were grounded, DCA was reporting average delays of more than four hours for incoming flights and nearly two hours for departing flights.
    NBC News, NBC news, 1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • But Thunderbolts* is sharper edged than what’s come before.
    Richard Newby, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
  • Putting heavy or edged objects atop the cord may damage or pinch it, potentially causing short circuits.
    Matthew Korfhage, WIRED, 24 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • This plant is recognizable by its characteristic arrangement of leaves growing in groups of three with edges that vary from smooth to jagged.
    Christopher P. Holstege, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2025
  • Beads of sweat dripped in jagged lines from Brandis Rogers’ temples and the nape of her neck.
    Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 14 Aug. 2025
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“Sharpened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sharpened. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.

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