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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for furbish
  1. polish
  2. rub
  3. smooth
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  • The spa menu also includes hydrating and anti-aging facials, as well as body treatments such as a luxurious pinotage and lime salt glow, a face and body glow experience, and coffee or salt body polishes.
    Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Those vying for a vacant Seattle City Council seat have only a few weeks to polish their resumes.
    Melissa Santos, Axios, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of polish
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  • Use your thumb to rub the soil against your fingers.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024
  • Male birth control could soon be as simple as rubbing a gel on the shoulders and upper arms daily.
    The Atlantic Science Desk, The Atlantic, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of rub
Verb
  • In a culture where formal niceties smooth many interactions, Mr. Emanuel was blunt and dogged.
    Motoko Rich, New York Times, 15 Dec. 2024
  • This formula has a rich, creamy consistency that provides a burst of hydration that smooths and nourishes the under-eye area.
    Jessie Quinn, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of smooth
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