Thesaurus results for SANDBLAST

sandblast

verb

Definition of sandblast

as in to scrape

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Recent Examples of sandblast Reversing the illusion of color become metal, its raw steel is sandblasted to a smooth matte finish, creating the entirely false impression of being painted. — Gordon Hughes, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026 And crews cannot use pressure washers or sandblasting to remove the graffiti because of concern of contaminating the beach or ocean. — Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026 The texture is created by sandblasting or etching panes of glass. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026 In 2009, to halt the spread of silicosis, Turkey banned the use of sandblasting materials containing silica. — Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sandblast

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Verb

Housing affordability is a major part of it, but its effects extend well beyond whether someone can scrape together a down payment.

— Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026
Remove the pan from the heat and scrape the butter and its brown solids into a large bowl.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of scrape

Verb

The prosecution and defense have filed dueling documents focused on whether the crime included aggravating factors that would make Robinson eligible for the death penalty if convicted.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is once again seeking to overturn his state murder conviction in the 2020 killing of George Floyd, according to court documents filed Tuesday.

— Riley Moser, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of file

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Parents increasingly scour the EWG database for ingredients to avoid.

— Faye Brookman, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026
And some local activists and internet sleuths are scouring the hillsides and topo maps trying to determine which properties would benefit most from the recent tree poisonings.

— Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of scour

Verb

With wingers Kent Johnson and Conor Garland expected to hold top-six or top-nine jobs next season, having Marchment’s size (6-foot-5, 212 pounds) and sandpaper in the lineup becomes that much more important.

— Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
How To Sharpen Scissors At Home From stones to sandpaper, there are a few ways to easily and quickly sharpen your scissors at home.

— Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 25 Jan. 2026

Definition of sandpaper

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Each of Dean’s looks for her string of shows, regardless of designer, have incorporated old Hollywood-esque details like fringe hems, floor-grazing silhouettes, feather boa skirts, and technicolor hues.

— Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
Marquelle Rose, 29, of Chicago was shot and killed Saturday by a security guard at Harold’s Chicken and Ice Bar after opening fire in an incident where Robbins Mayor Darren Bryant was grazed by a bullet.

— Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of graze

Verb

Cue forward Josh Windass revealing on camera how James, as one of those who had worn the armband during the season, had approached him about setting up a meeting with just the players present.

— Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Workers who spend hours outdoors, such as construction and farm workers, also commonly wear UPF clothing.

— Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026

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