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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  • When the Doctor is planning to break into memory banks to search for answers about why robots and people suddenly stopped peacefully coexisting, Belinda decides to use a polishing robot to lead the robots to her.
    Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 12 Apr. 2025
  • Offer to polish the slides, do research, or bring everything together.
    Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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  • Gently rub away any remaining margarine with a paper towel.
    Annabelle Canela, Parents, 16 Apr. 2025
  • Sometimes even small things can rub a customer wrong.
    Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
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  • Each pad is infused with 10% glycolic acid for gentle exfoliation, tranexamic acid to target dark spots, and niacinamide to smooth and even tone.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 15 Apr. 2025
  • His biggest impression was how balanced and smooth the bat felt through the strike zone.
    Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 12 Apr. 2025
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“Furbish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/furbish. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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