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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
Traditionally, the onions are grated with a box grater, but Fargian says the blender creates a similar effect.
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Samantha Husted, Charlotte Observer, 27 Aug. 2025
These light, fluffy gnocchi have grated cheese in the dough and are pan-fried for a crispy exterior.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Aug. 2025
The unit size of travelling-wave tubes or microwave power modules directly impacts critical antenna performance metrics such as grating lobes and, furthermore, determines the overall system weight and its adaptability across diverse platforms.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2025
Food processors chop your vegetables, knead your dough, grate your cheese and complete a variety of other jobs.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
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Samantha Husted, Charlotte Observer, 27 Aug. 2025
These light, fluffy gnocchi have grated cheese in the dough and are pan-fried for a crispy exterior.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Aug. 2025
The unit size of travelling-wave tubes or microwave power modules directly impacts critical antenna performance metrics such as grating lobes and, furthermore, determines the overall system weight and its adaptability across diverse platforms.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2025
Food processors chop your vegetables, knead your dough, grate your cheese and complete a variety of other jobs.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grate
Verb
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Comments about my fast walk annoy me.—
Abigail Van Buren,
Boston Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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Keanu, still annoyed from the veto ceremony, talked to Ava Pearl in the HOH room and called Rachel a liar.—
David Wysong,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
4 Sep. 2025
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After buying some groceries, the Silver Spring man also bought six Double Your Money scratch-off tickets at the Wheaton store’s lottery kiosk, lottery officials said.—
Daniella Segura,
Miami Herald,
2 Sep. 2025
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These items can scratch the tile as well as damage the grout.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
1 Sep. 2025
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Just over two hours east of San Diego and 15 miles north of the Mexican border town of Mexicali, El Centro has both grit and charm.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Aug. 2025
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But Ben’s defiance, instincts, and grit turn him into an unexpected fan favorite — and a threat to the entire system.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The acting didn’t bother me, but the directing did.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
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If the odds of winning the lottery are so low, why do people bother playing?—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Beat in vanilla and 1 of the eggs until smooth, about 30 seconds, stopping to scrape down sides of bowl.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
8 Sep. 2025
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Although some of this base layer was likely ejected as well, Desch and his colleague Alan Jackson, also of Arizona State University, used simulations to determine that most of the material scraped from the baby Plutos was nitrogen.—
Nola Taylor Tillman,
Space.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Sulfur dioxide and resulting vog (volcanic smog) can irritate eyes and respiratory systems, particularly in people with asthma and other chronic lung conditions, according to the Hawaii State Department of Health.—
Daniel Orton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Not to mention, fragrances can irritate the skin.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Dip a paper towel or cloth in the jelly, then rub a thin layer all over the surface.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
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And while it was expected the two sides would part ways this offseason, first-year Jets head coach Aaron Glenn rubbed Rodgers the wrong way after an awkward meeting between the two to discuss their future together.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
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Fort Worth bed bugs The B-plot of Episode 7 has Peggy setting up a Little Free Library in her front yard in an effort to build community.—
Jake Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Aug. 2025
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His not winning it was considered a failure, and that bugged him.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Grate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grate. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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