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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
Finely grate the remaining 2 garlic cloves.
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Malaka Gharib, NPR, 17 Oct. 2025
But the unrelentingly positive energy, like the inflated compliment culture of Hollywood as a whole, begins to grate.
—Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 9 Oct. 2025
And Chalamet never once came across as grating, obnoxious, or desperate.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 8 Oct. 2025
Sprinkle finely grated semisweet chocolate evenly over top of cake.
—Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025
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Malaka Gharib, NPR, 17 Oct. 2025
But the unrelentingly positive energy, like the inflated compliment culture of Hollywood as a whole, begins to grate.
—Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 9 Oct. 2025
And Chalamet never once came across as grating, obnoxious, or desperate.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 8 Oct. 2025
Sprinkle finely grated semisweet chocolate evenly over top of cake.
—Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for grate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grate
Verb
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The situation could be taken as concerning for Alonso, given the precedents of previous Madrid coaches who have tried to impose a certain style of play, or who otherwise annoy superstar players used to having things more their own way.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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One report, citing a source close to Sheridan, even claimed the writer was annoyed that Paramount sent too many of its top suits to a meeting designed to keep Sheridan onboard, arguing that Ellison had messed up by bringing more than two execs along with him.—
Josef Adalian,
Vulture,
30 Oct. 2025
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Additionally, acrylic and fiberglass are not as durable as cast iron and can scratch more easily.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
28 Oct. 2025
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And that’s just scratching the surface.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
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The Buccaneers quarterback has been showcasing some toughness and grit through his own injury scares, and also leading the team to gutsy fourth-quarter comebacks.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Oct. 2025
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The Carolina Panthers gritted out a 13-6 win over the New York Jets on the road thanks to a two-interception day from Jaycee Horn, a turnover-free performance from the offense and a close-to-flawless day on special teams.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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That’s what bothers me about it.—
Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
30 Oct. 2025
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The 20-year-old didn’t bother inspecting it further, threw it in the gutter and went on with her day.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Interim chief executive Jean Claude Blanc, Sir Dave Brailsford and Jason Wilcox are all unsatisfied, especially after that Palace defeat and a chaotic FA Cup semi-final against Coventry City where United scraped past their Championship opponents on penalties.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
1 Nov. 2025
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Stir in a splash of sherry vinegar, cook for another minute, then slowly stir in chicken broth, scraping up any pan drippings that have gathered along the surface of the skillet.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The formula was comfortable and didn’t irritate my skin or leave any residue.—
Essence,
Essence,
28 Oct. 2025
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The lord didn’t much care for that, which of course only made Heinzelmann want to irritate him further.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Bathroom Sinks and Mirrors Bathroom mirrors and sinks are quick to show signs of use over the course of a week, and rubbing them down will make all of the difference.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
30 Oct. 2025
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Her words rubbed viewers and other contestants the wrong way, prompting a spat with fellow contestant Debbie.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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Time to start bugging a friend with Hulu + Live TV instead or invest in an antenna.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
30 Oct. 2025
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Both can reduce debris or items that attract the boxelder bugs.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Grate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grate. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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