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Verb
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The slate coasters feature little pads to keep the smooth, rock material from scuffing your table.—
Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Nov. 2025
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Remove shoes while in the house to avoid scuffing up baseboards and floors.—
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What an irritating phrase, Helen thinks.—
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Many of us suffer from skin problems, chapped lips, or an irritating cough when the air is too dry.—
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“Roughening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roughening. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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