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Present participle for to make shiny by applying a glossy substance to
“She taught Molly how to gloss her lips and rouge her cheeks with a dab of lipstick.”
(gloss over) Present participle for to downplay something that is unfavorable or serious
“No amount of dinner dates or designer shopping sprees would gloss over the fact that he'd set the tabloids on her as a way to dismantle her father's campaign.”
Present participle for to add a note or annotation to
“He had a penchant for using of Federalist quotations to gloss the document in his opinions.”
Present participle for to provide an explanation, interpretation, or paraphrase for (a text, word, etc.)
“Its complex interrelatedness means that each short work helps gloss the others.”
Present participle for to give or add color to, especially with paint
Present participle for to cause to become sharp or sharper
Present participle for to alter something from its true state, typically to deceive
Present participle for to make slight corrections or adjustments to
Present participle for to discuss or provide commentary on a topic
Present participle for to express something written or spoken using different words
Present participle for to improve or enhance the attractiveness, quality or value of
Present participle for to apply as a coating
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