furbish

verb

ˈfər-bish How to pronounce furbish (audio)
Definition of furbishnext
as in to polish
to make smooth or glossy usually by repeatedly applying surface pressure the warrior furbished his sword and shield so that they glinted in the sunlight

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  1. polish
  2. rub
  3. smooth
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  • To complete the monochrome picture, which was styled by Annabelle Harron, Oprah polished things off with a pair of boots from the brand worn by Julia Roberts and her niece Emma Roberts, along with Selena Gomez and Katie Holmes.
    Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Behrends completes his process by polishing and buffing the sculpture before attaching it to the trophy.
    Bruce Martin, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of polish
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  • Instead, focus on things like what's been bothering you in the past week, stress about an upcoming event, or a work incident that rubbed you the wrong way.
    Perri Ormont Blumberg, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Bringing them coffee and breakfast in bed is a good way to start, but rubbing their feet at the end of the day and listening to their war stories from work proves your sincerity.
    Lisa Stardust, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of rub
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  • There’s even a nifty dryer attachment that swiftly smooths hair without overexposing it to heat; this is thanks to the Coanda effect, which tames hair without the need to press it against a heated surface, like a flat iron.
    Clara McMahon, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Packed with powerhouse ingredients like Japanese rice, green tea, and algae, this set aims to hydrate the skin and smooth any rough texture caused by dryness.
    Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of smooth
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