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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
Lori's efforts to become prom queen were particularly grating.
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Randall Colburn, EW.com, 23 May 2025
For the best flavor and texture, grate the Parmesan from a block.
—Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 13 June 2025
Nothing, perhaps, has grated more than last month’s Oval Office dressing-down of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa.
—Ned Temko, Christian Science Monitor, 12 June 2025
For me, that moment came from my mother, Jean, who uses grated potato in place of the traditional slurry of powdered starch and water to thicken the sauce without gloopiness.
—The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 June 2025
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Randall Colburn, EW.com, 23 May 2025
For the best flavor and texture, grate the Parmesan from a block.
—Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 13 June 2025
Nothing, perhaps, has grated more than last month’s Oval Office dressing-down of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa.
—Ned Temko, Christian Science Monitor, 12 June 2025
For me, that moment came from my mother, Jean, who uses grated potato in place of the traditional slurry of powdered starch and water to thicken the sauce without gloopiness.
—The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grate
Verb
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Francie instantly annoys Nat by kissing Pete hello, and the two women start yelling at each other immediately.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
27 June 2025
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If visible bulbs and cables annoy you, these aren’t for you.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
26 June 2025
Verb
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Avoid using abrasive cleaners, like scouring pads or steel wool, as these can scratch the surface.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
23 June 2025
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This can include scratching granular fertilizer into the soil around the base of your plants, watering with compost tea or fish emulsion, or top dressing with a fresh layer of compost—just be sure to pay attention to the specific needs of the different plants in your garden.—
Mike Irvine,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 June 2025
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However, Wuchang's visual appeal encouraged me to explore the surroundings rather than grit my teeth and push through the challenge.—
Zackery Cuevas,
PC Magazine,
11 June 2025
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Lo-fi producers like Sleepy Fish and Aso balance that grit with warm, jazzy instrumentals perfect for relaxed studying or lowkey get-togethers.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
9 June 2025
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While notification bundles were an option before, they were primarily used for messaging, and not all developers bothered.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
30 June 2025
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If Waldron wasn’t battered, then Phillies starter Zack Wheeler was hardly bothered.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 June 2025
Verb
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Beat eggs, sugar, espresso granules, and vanilla with a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment on high speed until thick and fluffy, 8 to 10 minutes, stopping to scrape down sides of bowl as needed.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
24 June 2025
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Meanwhile, emerging managers are scraping to survive and define their edge.—
Alex Lazarow,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Spicy foods: Spicy foods may irritate the stomach and intestines, which could worsen or extend food poisoning symptoms.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
21 June 2025
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This will irritate them and also decrease their likelihood of returning.—
Bartosz Skwarczek,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
Verb
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Once the eggs are harvested, they’re gently rubbed over a metal screen to remove them from the fish’s ovaries, then rinsed, dried and salted before being packed away in blue tins.—
Kylie Williams,
Miami Herald,
29 June 2025
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Gently rub while rinsing to remove any dirt or excess fuzz.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
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Say your mother kept bugging you to change a bad habit.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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Next season is when all the little things start to bug me.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Grate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grate. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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