Synonyms of sharpening

sharpening

verb

present participle of sharpen

as in grinding

to make sharp or sharper

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• grinding
• honing
• edging
• stropping
• stoning
• whetting
• filing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• blunting
• dulling
• polishing
• smoothing
• rounding
• buffing
• burnishing
• glossing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of sharpening

The expert becomes the manager of an artificial team, reviewing, redirecting, correcting, and sharpening outputs at speed. — Ethan M. Stone, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026

The Virgo Moon moves through your 3rd House of Communication, sharpening your attention to words, timing, errands, and local conversations. — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2026

This surge in debt issuance — including less-visible forms of leverage — is sharpening the focus on whether the eventual returns from AI infrastructure can justify the vast sums being spent. — Hugh Leask, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2026

Summary Boeing is transferring Wisk Aero, Insitu, and SkyGrid to Archer Aviation, a strategic move aimed at sharpening its focus on core commercial and defense aircraft production amidst a record $715 billion backlog. — Alex Krutz, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Mercury enters Leo and your 3rd House of Communication, sharpening your voice, timing, and everyday message. — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2026

The fund will fortify other Recife companies, however, consolidating the city’s talent base, all while sharpening its focus on international co-productions. — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026

More than 70 years later, designers are sharpening it once again. — Georgia Brown, Glamour, 2 Aug. 2026

The camp helps students build their endurance, while also sharpening their skills. — Kaicey Baylor, CBS News, 29 July 2026