grind out

verb

ground out; grinding out; grinds out

transitive verb

: to produce in a mechanical way

Examples of grind out in a Sentence

after several years of aborted attempts, the band finally ground out a new album
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The Lakers ground out the last few months of the season with a smaller group and were awful in the fourth quarter of this series, where they were outscored by 42 points. Zach Harper, New York Times, 1 May 2025 Hopefully no major changes are coming to Casual Mode, which has become a new favorite for many gamers looking to enjoy a more lowkey gameplay experience and grind out some challenges and camos. Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025 Carroll is known for placing a strong emphasis on the running game, often aiming for a balanced offense that uses the run game to grind out games in the fourth quarter. Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 25 Apr. 2025 But Estévez regained his form and induced a force play, ground out and strikeout to end the game. Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for grind out

Word History

First Known Use

1868, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of grind out was in 1868

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“Grind out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grind%20out. Accessed 6 May. 2025.

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