FURBISH Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

furbish

verb

ˈfər-bish

Definition of furbish

as in to polish

to make smooth or glossy usually by repeatedly applying surface pressure the warrior furbished his sword and shield so that they glinted in the sunlight

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Parker Kitternan was busy at the console of the church's pipe organ, polishing his musical tribute for the weekend.

— Joe Holden, CBS News, 29 June 2026
Wear it with flat sandals for a beachfront dinner or add wedges and simple jewelry for an outfit that feels polished enough for a special occasion.

— Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026

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An agitator is a post in the machine’s center that twists so the clothes can rub against each other, while impellers have a cone or disc on the bottom of the drum that spins.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 6 July 2026
Thyme When their essential oils are released and rubbed onto the skin, thyme plants, including creeping thyme, can help keep mosquitoes away.

— Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 5 July 2026

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The hair at the crown is smoothed back but not slick—in fact, there’s a decent amount of volume up top—with virtually no visible part.

— Marci Robin, Allure, 2 July 2026
Dual suspension helps smooth rough trails, hydraulic disc brakes provide dependable stopping power in changing conditions, and four-inch fat tires improve traction across gravel, dirt, sand, and pavement.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 July 2026

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