as in polishes
to cover (something) with varnish
He varnished the table.
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Verb
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From there, Sharrow thins down its propeller to precise specification with a five-axis CNC machine and polishes it.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 Apr. 2026 -
Their bestselling Regenerating Cleanser gently polishes away impurities and dullness to reveal a healthy-looking, radiant glow, clinically proven to make skin look brighter, smoother, more hydrated and pores look smaller.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Luckily, today’s affordable beauty is packed with countless high-shine glosses, dewy setting sprays, innovative concealers, and so much more—all of which deliver luxurious results without the luxury price tag.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026
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While hair glosses and hair glazes are extremely similar, there are a few key differences.—
Tessa Petak,
InStyle,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Expect wagyu brisket, lemon-zested ribs and rubs with hints of curry or tandoori.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 May 2026
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Give him lots of treats and belly rubs!—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Implants can provide a long-term solution, although treatment usually takes longer than veneers or crowns.—
K.H. Koehler,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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This method generates penetration pressures roughly 30 times greater than previous seed-carrying systems that relied on rainfall to expand wood veneers.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Ngo coats the nail with a matte primer, which creates a smooth base, before buffing eye shadow across the surface with a nail sponge.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
27 Apr. 2026
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Algae coats the native eelgrass.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Historic preservation is often dismissed as nostalgia, the hobby of people who prefer old facades to modern needs.—
Israel Melendez Ayala,
Time,
6 May 2026
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But the school occupies its own campus, Schwarzman College, modeled on the individual venues at Harvard and Oxford, boasting their own historic facades, where students live and dine.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
Verb
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Pro hairstylist Ryan Richman previously described this Briogeo cream as a lightweight, silicone-free heat-protectant cream that minimizes frizz, smooths hair, enhances shine, and protects against heat up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
27 Apr. 2026
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The award can be used in any way that smooths a writer’s life or makes good work possible.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Varnishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/varnishes. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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