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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The project also includes restoration of the facade and polishing of its famous stainless steel crown.
From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026
Technicians in robes and hairnets sit at workbenches, polishing, cementing and hand-painting lenses.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026
Short’s polishing of even so-so lines into comedy gold earned him nominations for every season of “Only Murders” so far.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
Writing something is a bit like polishing rocks.
From Salon ● Aug. 6, 2026
“Go easy, Mami! You’re not polishing the stove,” I yell.
From "Lucky Broken Girl" by Ruth Behar
