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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Caglianone represented the tying run but grounded out on the first pitch against Blue Jays closer Louis Varland.

— Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2026
Transportation was also the leading cause of fatal injuries among truck drivers, fishing and hunting workers, refuse collectors and grounds maintenance workers.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026

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Cook denied the allegations and filed a lawsuit challenging her dismissal.

— Kevin Breuninger,Dan Mangan, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
Patty Hector, who was fired by the county in October 2023, filed the lawsuit in February 2025 with the help of the American Civil Liberties Union of Arkansas.

— Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 27 Aug. 2026

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The 37-year-old has also honed his standup chops at Just for Laughs and at various live venues.

— Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
Born in Cheshire, England, on April 19, 1946, the young Curry honed his vocal talents before deciding to focus on acting.

— Irene Borger, Architectural Digest, 26 Aug. 2026

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The tacos feature za’atar rubbed swordfish kissed by a wood-burning grill, dabbed with tangy pools of labne and a salsa arabe, similar to harissa.

— The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026
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

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