as in dirt
foul matter that mars the purity or cleanliness of something
this new product really cuts through grime
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as in to stain
to make dirty
countless hours of work were needed to clean the floors of the old warehouse that had been grimed from a century of use
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Recent Examples of grime
Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 25 Apr. 2025
Painted Surfaces Steam is great at removing grease and grime.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 May 2025
What Would Ease His Belly Pain? ‘The Last of Us’ Season 2, Episode 4: Seattle Slew
Use a soft rag, first dry and then damp, to remove loose dust and grime.
—Clark Hodgin, New York Times, 2 May 2025
For wood or wicker items, use warm water and mild dish soap to remove dust and grime.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Your everyday activities, from swimming to showering, gardening, and just being out in the world can collect grime.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 25 Apr. 2025
Painted Surfaces Steam is great at removing grease and grime.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 May 2025
What Would Ease His Belly Pain? ‘The Last of Us’ Season 2, Episode 4: Seattle Slew
Use a soft rag, first dry and then damp, to remove loose dust and grime.
—Clark Hodgin, New York Times, 2 May 2025
For wood or wicker items, use warm water and mild dish soap to remove dust and grime.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grime
Noun
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Every day, as my colleague Thomas Curwen described it a few years ago, the big rigs take a shortcut through a small Wilmington neighborhood, sending out dirt and noise and diesel fumes.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2025
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Unexpected grave goods The dirt block went through CT scans and X-rays at the University of Bradford before being sent to the York Archaeological Trust for a deeper analysis in November.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
24 May 2025
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Plus, the matte, two-tone color scheme helps resist staining, maintaining the spoons' stylish appeal over time.—
Toby Rose,
Parents,
22 May 2025
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Then, once completed, pasting begins, where mud from the henna plant is placed atop the area to stain.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
22 May 2025
Noun
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Over time, these items amass dirt, debris, muck, and odors.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 May 2025
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Sovereignty’s Kentucky Derby victory in the muck at Churchill Downs sparked curiosity over whether the colt can build on his signature win over a possibly drier, faster surface on the Triple Crown trail.—
Gary B. Graves,
Baltimore Sun,
4 May 2025
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Crème Brûlée Steve Granitz Crème brûlée is like butter blonde, but dirtied up a bit for a browned, warm tint.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
2 May 2025
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He’s come through with timely hits, dirtied his uniform on the bases and made an impact with his arm in the outfield.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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Source: University of Manchester Graphic: Renée Rigdon, CNN Aspergillus fungi grow like small filaments in soils all over the world.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
24 May 2025
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Herbicides can harm the important beneficial microorganisms that make your soil a healthy environment for plants’ roots.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2025
Verb
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Some of the jewel beetle wings had their original green-yellow-red hues while others had blackened.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
22 May 2025
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If a vigorous plant begins to blacken at the top or whole branches are dying back, this is a sign that something is wrong.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 May 2025
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Thanks for all the laughs, the Kiki, the listening hear, shoulder the cry, the reading for filth, the masterful shade and endless love.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Pedro Pascal is reading anti-trans author J.K. Rowling for filth.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Grime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grime. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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