polish
verb (used with object)
to make smooth and glossy, especially by rubbing or friction.
polishing
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present participleof polish.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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And the idea of polishing silver, however seductive the results, was realistically never going to be part of any household routine.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
When it offered him half a song, he said, “Good enough” — without even bothering to run it through a few rounds of polishing.
From Salon ● Aug. 6, 2026
This comes at a time when Beijing is polishing its image abroad as it cements its role as a global power.
From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026
If you want her to pay for the French polishing, you have an extra incentive to reopen this line of communication — and the wound.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 22, 2026
After polishing off the platter of food, and then the date-filled ma’amoul cookies that Zara’s mom also sent, we busy ourselves for the rest of the day, organizing and cleaning everything everywhere.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
