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as in to annoy
to disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts
unintentionally or not, you say rude things that grate people
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Recent Examples of grate
That’s what grates me sometimes about how the world talks about drugs and addicts and using and people trying to self-sabotage and destroy their lives.
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Literary Hub, 21 July 2025
The former royal chef grated a Honeycrisp apple over the oats and added in blueberries and walnuts.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 15 July 2025
And here’s the story, courtesy of a nudge from Snell, who by sheer serendipity soon after that initial email was offered two seats immediately behind the delightful source of a noise that gratifies some and grates others.
—Kansas City Star, 2 July 2025
For the best results, blanch zucchini before freezing (cut, sliced, diced, or grated) in airtight, freezer-proof containers.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2025
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Literary Hub, 21 July 2025
The former royal chef grated a Honeycrisp apple over the oats and added in blueberries and walnuts.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 15 July 2025
And here’s the story, courtesy of a nudge from Snell, who by sheer serendipity soon after that initial email was offered two seats immediately behind the delightful source of a noise that gratifies some and grates others.
—Kansas City Star, 2 July 2025
For the best results, blanch zucchini before freezing (cut, sliced, diced, or grated) in airtight, freezer-proof containers.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grate
Verb
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That acquisition annoyed shareholders and customers alike, with investors taking issue with the fact that it was structured to avoid a vote.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
25 July 2025
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Meanwhile, be patient with daily contacts, especially siblings and relatives who might annoy you.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
21 July 2025
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Just bruises that faded — purple legs, arms, and scratches on my back.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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McVicker’s face is a painting with the energy of a neon sign, and Fast boasts a black cat sexiness that threatens to claw out of the screen and scratch you.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
24 July 2025
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Consider Alex’s final audition — a now-iconic sequence that collapses grit and glam into a single, pulsating montage.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
10 July 2025
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Chelsea showed character and grit and were worthy of their victory.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
4 July 2025
Verb
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But one aspect of his robberies bothers him to this day.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN Money,
26 July 2025
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This means that some people might not bother using them.—
Ben Coxworth
July 26,
New Atlas,
26 July 2025
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For instance, if an AI agent is scraping a website or making a purchase, the system determines whether that action aligns with approved behavior.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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Using a spatula, scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl and stir in any remaining uneven parts. Bake and cool.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 July 2025
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It was heard, and irritating, in all places at all times.—
Jody Mamone,
Hartford Courant,
25 July 2025
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For Wiles and other top aides, winning in the midterms is crucial — more crucial than publicly flaming a lawmaker who has a history of irritating Trump.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
23 July 2025
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These blisters form a rash that often appears on the chest, shoulders, neck, thighs, along skin folds, and anywhere else your skin rubs against clothing.—
Rachael Zimlich,
Verywell Health,
4 Aug. 2025
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Don't aggressively rub, scrub, or over-cleanse either (twice a day, morning and night, is perfectly fine) to avoid worsening your skin's condition and encouraging scarring.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
30 July 2025
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That question also bugs the folks at The Utility Reform Network.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
31 July 2025
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Advertisement Advertisement Code of Silence (BritBox) In this UK drama, police tracking a criminal organization that meets in locations that can’t be bugged recruit a deaf canteen employee, Alison Brooks (Rose Ayling-Ellis), to read suspects’ lips in surveillance videos.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
30 July 2025
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“Grate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grate. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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