as in courage
the strength of mind that enables a person to endure pain or hardship
she was an athlete with true grit, continuing her training despite bad weather and an injury
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Recent Examples of grit
Susan Lamotte, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Arsenal, led by the manager Mikel Arteta, a former captain of the team, is all steel and grit, solidarity and endeavor.
—Ian Crouch, New Yorker, 20 May 2026
Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
But the rain calmed concerns that the state was heading into a severe dry spell, washed the soot and grit out of the air, and boosted conditions at Lake Tahoe area ski resorts.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
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Noun
For early talent, this means showing that potential, the grit, the personality.
—Susan Lamotte, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Arsenal, led by the manager Mikel Arteta, a former captain of the team, is all steel and grit, solidarity and endeavor.
—Ian Crouch, New Yorker, 20 May 2026
Verb
But the Olympic debutant gritted her teeth and tried to forget about her throbbing, bruised knee.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
But the rain calmed concerns that the state was heading into a severe dry spell, washed the soot and grit out of the air, and boosted conditions at Lake Tahoe area ski resorts.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grit
Noun
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These men considered the loss of control that such behavior implied-an animal urge indulged by weak men lacking the courage to fight other men directly-to be shameful.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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Standing in the gap requires courage.—
Mariama Boney,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
Verb
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Proxy services are often used for illicit or unethical purposes such as performing DDoS attacks, running botnet command-and-control servers, operating phishing operations, and scraping website content.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
29 May 2026
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During that time, crews will scrape up old lines and paint new ones, ITD spokesperson Jill Youmans told the Idaho Statesman on Friday.—
Rose Evans
May 29,
Idaho Statesman,
29 May 2026
Noun
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But there was much more good than bad for Cole, whose velocity, efficiency and fortitude all stood out.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
23 May 2026
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What isn’t debatable is that their blend of talent, experience and mental fortitude left them uniquely positioned to thrive under such tense conditions.—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
Verb
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Spark will monitor and organize Gmail, complete complex tasks, and manage workflows across apps – and that’s just scratching the surface.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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Injury note The Sox were without outfielder Jarred Kelenic, who was scratched from the starting lineup because of a lower back bruise.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
Noun
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On the heels of Operation Metro Surge, the massive immigration enforcement that uprooted everyday life for many people in the Twin Cities, local community members are being honored for their bravery in documenting the events.—
Mars King,
Twin Cities,
28 May 2026
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Well, take your picture of virtues for brave soldiers here, virtue itself being a word, while brave or bravery apparently didn’t fit.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
Verb
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Clear one corner, ground your body, and let the next honest thought rise without forcing it.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
26 May 2026
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In those places, the slow conveyor belt of the deep may occasionally give way to something more volatile, building islands that briefly rise above the surface before waves grind them back again.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
26 May 2026
Noun
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That's a ton of stamina, and right now HP has it on sale for $600 off.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
22 May 2026
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Scoring the extra-time winner showed his stamina and ability to find space on the field.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 May 2026
Noun
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Hsu’s voice performance also gives Kristen spunk in these scenes, while Sharpe brings an unexpected vulnerability to AJ.—
Marya E. Gates,
IndieWire,
13 May 2026
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She was known among her neighbors for her generosity and spunk — and among her relatives for stubborn refusal to leave Bellevue Square, her home of 54 years, The Courant reported in 1997.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Grit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grit. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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