as in sharpens
to make sharp or sharper
at the museum they showed us how men used to strop razors with leather bands before the days of disposable blades
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The National Institute of Health reports that sleep improves memory, sharpens decision-making, and enhances problem-solving skills.—
Maha Abouelenein,
Forbes,
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Mentoring also sharpens your communication and leadership skills.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
17 Dec. 2024
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“Strops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strops. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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