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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
Although saddled with a grating character for most of the play, Wyatt Hubbard delivers in a crucial moment.
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Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2025
An electric griddle, a pack of Harina PAN corn flour, butter, salt and grated cheese.
—Tania Navarro, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Jan. 2025
Jared Rosenberg’s script would have worked almost as well as a stage play, as its real brilliance lies in its ability to generate endless amount of conflict by trapping three people who are uniquely qualified to grate on each other’s nerves in a room together.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 23 Jan. 2025
Combine candied cherries, grated lemon rind and 1/4 cup of dry ingredients.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2025
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Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2025
An electric griddle, a pack of Harina PAN corn flour, butter, salt and grated cheese.
—Tania Navarro, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Jan. 2025
Jared Rosenberg’s script would have worked almost as well as a stage play, as its real brilliance lies in its ability to generate endless amount of conflict by trapping three people who are uniquely qualified to grate on each other’s nerves in a room together.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 23 Jan. 2025
Combine candied cherries, grated lemon rind and 1/4 cup of dry ingredients.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grate
Verb
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At first, he is annoyed by mundane details like listening to the same song or ordering the same breakfast.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Though visibly annoyed, the driver asked the OP to move.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
4 Feb. 2025
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Vintage nonstick pots and pans were typically made with toxic materials that could be more hazardous if the cookware item is scratched or nicked.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
9 Feb. 2025
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Carson Soucy was healthy scratched for the first time this season, with Elias Pettersson, the defenceman, drawing into the lineup instead.—
Harman Dayal,
The Athletic,
3 Feb. 2025
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Sometimes being a good partner means putting on formal attire and gritting one’s teeth through caustic toasts.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2025
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Clean, however, is another matter—dust bunnies proliferate around the feet of a couple of bookcases, and dirt and grit line the bottom edges of the front door and the bathroom door.—
Han Ong,
The New Yorker,
12 Jan. 2025
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The devil will persist in bothering Martin Luther until the bald-headed monk dispatches him by hurling a bottle of ink.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Imagine if the press covered all of that without bothering to even question it.—
Jeremy Gruber,
New York Daily News,
6 Feb. 2025
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Those who find residue on their body can rinse the area with fresh water and scrape it off.—
Nathan Diller,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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After adding all of the sugar, pause the mixer and scrape down any sugar stuck to the side of the bowl and the whisk.—
Martin Sorge,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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The greasier the better, Chen says (but people with sensitive skin should avoid olive oil, which can be irritating).—
Matt Fuchs,
TIME,
6 Feb. 2025
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One woman on TikTok has gone viral after describing how her brother still finds ways to irritate her—even from a distance.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Clean both hands between the fingers and fingertips, then rub the back of your fingers against your palms.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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Someone in your network may rub you the wrong way today.—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
16 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Shaquille O’Neal’s eyes bugged behind his radio-sized Sony VX1000 camcorder.—
Marcus Thompson II,
The Athletic,
15 Feb. 2025
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Quit bugging me with El Paso Zoo The El Paso Zoo in El Paso, Texas is once again naming Madagascar hissing cockroaches after exes.—
Greta Cross,
USA TODAY,
10 Feb. 2025
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“Grate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grate. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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