as in scraping
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as in rubbing
to make smooth by friction
after they are ground and polished, these stones can be used for jewelry
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as in gritting
to press or strike against or together so as to make a scraping sound
everyone in the car winced when the driver ground the gears trying to shift into second
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as in sharpening
to make sharp or sharper
better grind down that ax before you even think about trying to cut down that tree
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as in polishing
to make smooth or glossy usually by repeatedly applying surface pressure
used the finest polishing paper he could to grind down the facets of the diamond before dusting it with a soft cloth
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as in crushing
to reduce to fine particles
grind whole coffee beans if you want the freshest coffee
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Recent Examples of grinding
Rob Picheta, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
The drink was made by grinding up cocoa seeds.
—Joe Difazio, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
Lead can also be introduced in cinnamon products during processing, such as grinding.
—Katarzyna Kordas, Discover Magazine, 7 Dec. 2024
Add to that a team of hyper-competitive coworkers who pride themselves on 24/7 grinding and working through holidays, and taking a vacation can start to feel like career sabotage.
—Elizabeth Pearson, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
The official also confirmed that there has been recent progress on ceasefire talks to end the grinding war, though there are currently no plans for Biden to dispatch senior adviser Brett McGurk back to the region.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 6 Dec. 2024
The grinding war, which has afforded the Kremlin significant gains in eastern Ukraine over the past year, has been marked by often overt nuclear threats.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
The Shanghai, Shenzhen, Hang Seng, and Hang Seng Tech indexes are grinding slightly higher, into what readers of Investors Business Daily may recognize as potentially the bullish cup and handle chart.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Multiple governments have accused Pyongyang of supplying arms to Moscow for its grinding war in Ukraine, a charge both countries have denied, despite significant evidence of such transfers.
—Yoonjung Seo, CNN, 18 Oct. 2024
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Russia’s grinding war in Ukraine since 2022 has sucked in manpower and resources.
—Rob Picheta, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
The drink was made by grinding up cocoa seeds.
—Joe Difazio, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
Lead can also be introduced in cinnamon products during processing, such as grinding.
—Katarzyna Kordas, Discover Magazine, 7 Dec. 2024
Add to that a team of hyper-competitive coworkers who pride themselves on 24/7 grinding and working through holidays, and taking a vacation can start to feel like career sabotage.
—Elizabeth Pearson, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
The official also confirmed that there has been recent progress on ceasefire talks to end the grinding war, though there are currently no plans for Biden to dispatch senior adviser Brett McGurk back to the region.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 6 Dec. 2024
The grinding war, which has afforded the Kremlin significant gains in eastern Ukraine over the past year, has been marked by often overt nuclear threats.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
The Shanghai, Shenzhen, Hang Seng, and Hang Seng Tech indexes are grinding slightly higher, into what readers of Investors Business Daily may recognize as potentially the bullish cup and handle chart.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Multiple governments have accused Pyongyang of supplying arms to Moscow for its grinding war in Ukraine, a charge both countries have denied, despite significant evidence of such transfers.
—Yoonjung Seo, CNN, 18 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grinding
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To remove tree sap stains, start by scraping off as much residue as possible using a dull knife.Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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Givens opened the door and jumped out, rolling onto the street, badly scraping her arms, legs and stomach.John Diedrich, Journal Sentinel, 5 Dec. 2024
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Some edits and modifications were implemented with the goal of polishing Shakespeare’s language to fit more contemporary voices, trimming down lengthy plots, and adapting 16th-century plays to 17th-century London’s smaller theaters.Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Dec. 2024
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The micro-polishing crystals remove dull skin and reveal a bright, smooth complexion.Bridget Degnan, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
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And that's just scratching the surface.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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To his credit, Richardson owned his mistake after scratching Hall without first talking to the veteran.Mark Lazerus, The Athletic, 6 Dec. 2024
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For your glass cooktop, avoid harsh chemicals and abrasive sponges.Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
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In a new novel, France’s famously abrasive author progresses from barbed satire to a spiritual-conversion narrative.Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 24 Oct. 2024
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Topline Grocery store chain Albertsons formally terminated nearly $25 billion merger agreement with rival Kroger on Wednesday, a day after a federal judge blocked the deal—with Albertsons filing a lawsuit accusing Kroger of failing to win regulatory approval for the agreement.Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Topline Grocery store chain Albertsons formally terminated nearly $25 billion merger agreement with rival Kroger on Wednesday, a day after a federal judge blocked the deal—with Albertsons filing a lawsuit accusing Kroger of failing to win regulatory approval for the agreement.Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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But, that reality doesn’t stop the evangelists from pounding their chests and boldly declaring that everything from babies to Roombas should be put on chain.Jordan Yallen, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Hike through thrilling jungle terrain, explore a breathtaking network of underground caverns, and rappel down a stunning waterfall with a heart-pounding descent into the Belizean rainforest.Patricia Johnson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
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In a childcare montage near the film’s beginning, for instance, Heller wanted to capture how jarring ordinary moments can be when you’re sleep-deprived and stuck with a toddler.Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024
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All the meticulous character development of Season 1 has gone out the window, and we’re left with rather jarring leaps instead.Erik Kain, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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Editors and dermatologists alike love it for its fine line–smoothing powers, along with its ability to dramatically lighten dark spots caused by sun damage.Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 11 Dec. 2024
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This oil is also spiked with rice bran oil, which is rich in skin-smoothing antioxidants.Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Grinding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grinding. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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