varnishing

present participle of varnish

Example Sentences

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Verb
  • Silver Centerpieces For anyone who's ever gotten stuck polishing silver, there's good news.
    Heather Bien, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2025
  • When growth takes off, there's often a temptation to start polishing everything.
    Mike Vietri, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Work it into the fabric by massaging it with the pads of your fingers or by rubbing the fabric against itself.
    Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2025
  • These trees are always vulnerable to the male deer, known as bucks, rubbing their antlers on the trunks of the trees.
    Chris McKeown, The Enquirer, 30 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Here are the 10 that experts and editors agree on, including frizz-smoothing serums, bond-repairing blends, and moisture-locking formulas that actually work.
    Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 1 Sep. 2025
  • From boosting hydration to smoothing texture, the benefits of snail mucin are well-documented among skincare enthusiasts.
    Karina Hoshikawa, Refinery29, 26 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Applicators infiltrated cities across the nation, coating the chemical on street trees, parks and front lawns.
    Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 3 Sep. 2025
  • The balanced fruitiness and mild acidity cut through the richness, while a creamy, buttery mouthfeel provides richness and a mouth-coating texture.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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“Varnishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/varnishing. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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