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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
King’s calm way of dealing with racist slights grated on Tony Coleman, a Black drummer 30 years his junior who joined his band in 1978.
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Todd Longwell, Variety, 18 Sep. 2025
Even the normally surefire element of a score by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, with its blasts of dissonance pumping up the squirm factor, adds to the heavy-going effect of a movie that seems to go out of its way to be grating.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 29 Aug. 2025
The green cabbage and onion (and maybe a carrot nub, for a bit of color) should be very finely grated or even finely ground.
—Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2025
Ruben Amorim’s dogmatic approach must change Whatever credit Amorim had in the bank has been rapidly used up and his dogmatic devotion to his preferred 3-4-3 formation is starting to grate on many.
—Dan Cancian, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
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Todd Longwell, Variety, 18 Sep. 2025
Even the normally surefire element of a score by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, with its blasts of dissonance pumping up the squirm factor, adds to the heavy-going effect of a movie that seems to go out of its way to be grating.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 29 Aug. 2025
The green cabbage and onion (and maybe a carrot nub, for a bit of color) should be very finely grated or even finely ground.
—Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2025
Ruben Amorim’s dogmatic approach must change Whatever credit Amorim had in the bank has been rapidly used up and his dogmatic devotion to his preferred 3-4-3 formation is starting to grate on many.
—Dan Cancian, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grate
Verb
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The New York Yankees were annoyed by the way several members of the 2024 Dodgers spent the offseason taking potshots at their World Series opponent.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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While some fans weren’t overly concerned about the picture, arguing the players were just having fun, others were annoyed to see Bronco athletes decked out in the gear of a regional school.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Security camera footage revealed that Tyrese’s dogs were running loose and scratching at a neighbor’s door across the street minutes before Henry was attacked and killed.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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Security footage from a nearby house showed the dogs scratching at someone’s door and running through yards before Henry was allegedly attacked.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
30 Sep. 2025
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Then there's seals, assuming these rods will extend through a rubber tire surface that gets covered in all kinds of mud, liquid and grit on a daily basis.—
Loz Blain
September 23,
New Atlas,
23 Sep. 2025
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But to not be satisfied and still find ways to grit out some wins is a huge deal.—
Michael Nowels,
Mercury News,
22 Sep. 2025
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Finney's younger sister Gwen (Madeleine McGraw) is bothered by nightmarish visions of an alpine camp, and the siblings investigate only to discover that the Grabber has found a way to torture from the other side.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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Common Pests and Problems Hardy cyclamen planted in ground are rarely bothered by pests.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Cook over medium-low, whisking and scraping side of pan constantly, until thickened and bubbly, 10 to 12 minutes.—
Emily Teel,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Sep. 2025
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Cindric scraped the outside wall on his qualifying lap and will start 26th.—
Reid Spencer,
Kansas City Star,
28 Sep. 2025
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His eerie calm seems to irritate Dawn even more than a candidly emotional confrontation would have done.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
30 Sep. 2025
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The cranky and irritating backseat driver, who bums a lift midway through the Griswolds' adventure, also has with her the easily excitable pooch Dinky.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Gently rub the pumice stone over the surface of the soap scum, rinsing away any residue that collects on it.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
28 Sep. 2025
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Avoid rubbing the sting and monitor for signs of allergic reaction or shock.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Don’t let those small scratches bug you—just use a little Bar Keeper’s Friend to buff them out.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
29 Sep. 2025
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The singer admitted that he bugs Brown and his son for constant updates on the baby girl.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Grate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grate. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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