as in polished
to cover (something) with varnish
He varnished the table.
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as in lacquered
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Adjective
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On June 13, guests can get a baker's dozen for the price of 12 or opt for a free glazed doughnut with any purchase.—
Kate Nalepinski,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025 -
How to get a Krispy Kreme graduation deal To receive a free three-pack of original glazed doughnuts, graduates must wear their Class of 2025 cap and gown or other senior year attire to a Krispy Kreme location on May 28.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
Verb
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The outer surfaces were then sanded, covered with rice paper, coated, painted, and polished to a smooth hydrodynamic finish.—
David Szondy,
New Atlas,
25 Dec. 2024
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The mac and cheese is coated with buttery bubbly cheese and is just as comforting for these colder months.—
Kaitlyn Rosati,
New York Daily News,
25 Dec. 2024
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“Varnished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/varnished. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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