gross out

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Recent Examples of gross out After using this high-powered tool to vacuum a low-pile area rug with lots of foot traffic, our tester was surprised and grossed out at how much debris was extracted. Toni Sutton, People.com, 5 June 2025 The former first daughter was grossed out by the idea that Guthrie drank out of the plumbing fixture. Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 6 June 2025 Other commenters, though, were just as grossed out as the OP's daughter-in-law. Erin Clack, People.com, 27 Apr. 2025 Sea Salt Slide Tin $6 Jacobsen Salt Co. A clean sponge Anyone else grossed out at the thought of using the mystery sponge that’s been sitting in your Airbnb’s sink for God knows how long? Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Apr. 2025 Despite the movie and Moore’s powerful feminist narrative, too many voters were grossed out by the body horror flick to put it over the top. Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 3 Mar. 2025 Some folks are grossed out by the body horror flick. Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 26 Feb. 2025 Others who were seemingly equally grossed out by the discovering, suggested the passenger travel with a few personal cleaning supplies. Rachel Raposas, People.com, 13 Jan. 2025 The clip ended with a nod to Newhart, only this time, the hosts were grossed out by O’Connell sleeping in the buff. Nick Caruso, TVLine, 16 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gross out
Verb
  • Now people bothered by the insects have another reason to be disgusted by them.
    Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
  • The judge, though disgusted at her antics, still stands firm in his decision to give the prosecution access to those records because the reports about the divorce are still accessible to the jury.
    Ayan Artan, Vulture, 23 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • After a disastrous trip to Mexico where Irina appeared repulsed by everything Zack did, the couple split and Zack went crawling back to Bliss.
    Randall Colburn, EW.com, 13 June 2025
  • Clearly repulsed by the ravages of war, Lear kept the girl a secret, presumably went AWOL, and created new identities for them.
    Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 13 May 2025
Verb
  • Cucumbers are being recalled nationwide after a salmonella outbreak sickened 26 people and hospitalized nine across 15 states, including Tennessee.
    Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
  • So far, people in two states have reported being sickened from the product, according to the FDA and the CDA. Minnesota (three people) New Jersey (one person) What pistachio cream is being recalled?
    Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 18 June 2025
Verb
  • Still, there is plenty here that should appall both Democrats and Republicans.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
  • Dismay or appall you, sure, but never surprise you.
    Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024

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“Gross out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gross%20out. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.

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