regrinding

verb

present participle of regrind
as in filing

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regrinding
  1. filing
  2. sanding
  3. honing
  4. grinding
  5. polishing
  6. rubbing
  7. buffing
  8. sharpening
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  • Democrat Troy Jackson moved one step closer to running to replace embattled Maine Senate nominee Graham Platner by filing paperwork with the Federal Election Commission to fundraise for a possible bid.
    — Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 7 July 2026
  • The network has run on-air spots urging its viewers to support the program by filing comments with the FCC.
    — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Definition of filing
Verb
  • Their work included sanding the benches along the Naperville Riverwalk.
    — Evgenia Anastasakos, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026
  • During a walk-through for reporters on Thursday, construction noises — particularly sanding and hammering — could be heard.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 June 2026
Definition of sanding
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  • Participants gain real-world experience in agriculture, hospitality, customer service and food preparation — all while honing their ability to communicate in English with customers and coworkers.
    — Madeleine Kashkooli, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2026
  • Dedicated To Making Gorgeous Things Before launching his eponymous brand Artur spent a decade honing his craft at his family’s leather workshops with his father Oleksandr.
    — Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of honing
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  • The hike includes the park’s east side on the Grasslands Trail, which leads to a Kumeyaay grinding rocks site and the scenic Old Mission Dam overlook.
    — Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 July 2026
  • Those particles may have been grinding in the joint, causing mechanical wear on the cobalt-chromium femoral head that released cobalt into the surrounding tissue and bloodstream.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 2 July 2026
Definition of grinding
Verb
  • 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
  • The deceptively roomy, buttery-smooth leather style features a convertible crossbody strap, metal feet, interior pockets, and an outfit-polishing silhouette.
    — Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 13 June 2026
Definition of polishing
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  • Plus, extra padding around the heel helps prevent rubbing during long days on your feet.
    — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026
  • Continue rubbing until the friction lifts the residue from the fabric.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 2 July 2026
Definition of rubbing
Verb
  • Finally, to ensure the doors are working smoothly, Sibley suggests applying high-quality car wax to the aluminum, buffing off the wax with a microfiber towel, and then finishing with a light coat of WD40 or Silicone spray on the rollers.
    — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 6 July 2026
  • Use an applicator pad (often supplied with the wax) and start buffing with a fresh microfiber towel.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
Definition of buffing
Verb
  • Companies that act early—by strengthening resilience, investing in capacity, sharpening worker skills, and rethinking supply chains—will be better positioned to capture demand as it shifts.
    — Eric Kutcher, Fortune, 2 July 2026
  • The attention to sharpening those skills could be paying off.
    — Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026
Definition of sharpening
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