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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The system should be programmed to actively penalize source monopolies, forcing the engine to scrape a healthy mix of technical journalism, independent community forums (like Reddit threads), and video transcripts.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Sep. 2026
The failure can expose metal from the wheel or other vehicle components, which can scrape against pavement and create sparks or intense heat.

— Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of scrape

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Thirteen days before Morissette’s lawsuit, Urinov filed her own claim against the singer in London’s King Bench Division, which handles cases of defamation, misuse of private information, data protection, and harassment by publication.

— Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Sep. 2026
Woods’ attorney, Douglas Duncan, filed a document with Martin County Court on Tuesday calling for a change of plea hearing on Wednesday in front of Judge Darren Steele.

— Bob Harkins, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026

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The possibility of finding survivors elsewhere ⁠was fading, authorities said, but there was no letup in rescue operations as teams scoured the mountainside along the border with China where floods tore through towns and valleys.

— Reuters, NBC news, 2 Sep. 2026
In theory, sub-micron-sized particles scoured from the implant’s surface by years of wear and tear could embed themselves in the brain, increasing the chances of neurodegeneration.

— Mike McRae August 31, New Atlas, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of scour

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One of Goldman’s models suggests that Korea’s fast aging population could shave as much as 25 basis points from annual consumption growth over the next decade.

— Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026
Luckily, Atlanta is home to a wider world of frozen desserts, from Indonesian shaved ice to Mexican popsicles.

— Lia Picard - For the AJC, AJC.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of shave

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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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Throughout the night, creatives grazed on light bites from Goop Kitchen—the teriyaki salmon hand rolls were a crowd favorite—and bopped to the tunes from DJ Mariko.

— Paul Chi, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026
Before striking Maccani, the bullet also grazed the hand of the supervisor, Sgt.

— Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of graze

Verb

Crumbs, salt, and other seasonings can act like gritty sandpaper and scuff the stovetop when a pan is placed over them.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2026
How to Clean Hardcase Luggage Exteriors The hardcase exterior of your luggage sees a lot of action and can get visibly scuffed quickly.

— Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 27 July 2026

Definition of scuff

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