* Simple: After sanding the table, I applied a coat of varnish.
* Descriptive: The carpenter spent hours sanding the rough edges of the wooden sculpture, creating a smooth and polished finish.
* Figurative: My worries were slowly sanding away with each passing day.
* Technical: The instructions said to sand the wood with 120-grit sandpaper before painting.
* Humorous: I spent the afternoon sanding the floor, but my dog decided it was a giant scratching post.