REGROUND Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

reground

verb

past tense of regrind

as in sanded

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But everything around it needed to be sculpted, sanded and polished by hand.

— John Lauritsen, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
Compared to the more flawed Sherlock Holmes or James Bond — two other literary heroes whose various screen iterations have often, albeit not always, sanded down their complexities — Reacher is barely a character at all.

— Chris Klimek, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of sanded

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When a problem gets this big, such simple diagnostics can be invaluable for grounding solutions in reality.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
Jared Young grounded into a force-out to put runners at the corners, but Francisco Alvarez popped out in foul territory, and Marcus Semien grounded into a force-out.

— Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of ground

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Colón’s family filed a $50 million lawsuit against Ashby and the fight’s promoters for allowing the fight to continue.

— Matt Moret, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
The state last week filed documents pushing back on Murdaugh’s request to send DNA found under Maggie’s fingernails to an independent laboratory for more advanced testing.

— Devon M. Sayers, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of filed

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Sure enough, during our interview, her answers betray a bombastic staccato honed on the stump.

— Charlie Campbell, Time, 11 Aug. 2026
That’s partly because so much of who Gaby is has been carefully honed by the writers and Williams to align with the actor’s voice.

— Maureen Lee Lenker, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of honed

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Lately, the practical-but-polished silhouette has been popping up with of-the-moment updates like neutral color schemes and elevated materials (such as leather).

— Amber Rambharose, InStyle, 6 Aug. 2026
This matching set from Amazon does exactly that, featuring a flattering high neckline and breezy cropped pants that are polished enough to wear straight from the airport to your destination.

— Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of polished

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Tragedy, humor and scientific interest rubbed shoulders as Atlanta turned out Thursday night to view the astral spectacle which sent 261 stars streaking across the heavens.

— AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Jimmy rubbed beer foam off his mustache, and Kath thought of the drunken Norwegian boatman who sank Fanny’s ship.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2026

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