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as in files
to make smooth by friction
after sawing the board in half, rasp the ends to remove any splinters
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as in annoys
to disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts
the two siblings seemed intent on rasping each other for the entire car trip
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as in wears
to damage or diminish by continued friction
during the last ice age, glaciers rasped the surface, leaving the deeply scarred rock
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Can deep scratches be completely removed from stainless steel?—
Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2025
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Common Uses and Benefits of Epsom Salt People use Epsom salt for various ailments, including arthritis, ingrown toenails, sunburns, and minor injuries like bruises, scratches, and sprains.—
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As the group files safely past the battalion of Canada geese and closer to the Downtown Canal Walk at the southern part of Military Park, smooth jazz emanating from the Indiana State Museum’s entrance replaces the construction crew’s cacophony.—
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Not to mention the Epstein files nonsense.—
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The product scrapes the insect, removing oils and fats from the outside of the insect's body.—
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The spiral layer also provides a deeper exfoliation that scrapes off dead cells, resulting in smoother, silkier skin.—
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Naturally, this annoys Alex to no end.—
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This annoys his wife, who hankers after Bingley (sight unseen) as a future son-in-law.—
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Jolie wears her mother’s necklace throughout the film.—
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The Cocco di Mamma, or mama’s boy, wears an oversize Prince of Wales coat.—
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Inside the Sámi church, centuries-old wood creaks under candlelight—while at Nutti Sámi Siida (a reindeer lodge offering traditional Sámi experiences), visitors sip warm lingonberry juice and listen to joik songs.—
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Ray, grateful for the distraction, rubs my Lab behind his ears and tells me how much Michelle loved dogs.—
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As the moon clashes with Mars, a partner’s behavior rubs you the wrong way.—
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On average, the matador bugs increased their waving behavior seven times more in the presence of the predatory mantids.—
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Fort Worth bed bugs The B-plot of Episode 7 has Peggy setting up a Little Free Library in her front yard in an effort to build community.—
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“Rasps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rasps. Accessed 27 Sep. 2025.
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