Definition of G-ratednext

grated

2 of 2

verb

past tense of grate
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2
as in scratched
to pass roughly and noisily over or against a surface the sled grated along the bare pavement

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3
as in gritted
to press or strike against or together so as to make a scraping sound he grated the pieces of metal together

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Recent Examples of G-rated
Verb
Parmesan, finely grated (about 2 cups), in a large bowl to combine; measure out 1 cup cheese and set aside for topping. — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Sep. 2026 Some versions are sold as wedges, while others are finely grated and packaged for easy sprinkling over spaghetti or casseroles. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2026 The outer layer holds concentrated citrus oils and flavor; it is commonly grated and the resulting citrus zest added to baked goods, dressings, or cocktails. — Bridget Shirvell, Martha Stewart, 13 Sep. 2026 In Japanese cuisine, ginger is grated, shredded, or pickled and often served thinly sliced with sushi. — Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2026 Hard cheeses such as cheddar, parmesan and gouda, however, are better suited for freezing and can be grated and stored for later use. — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026 Rollins grated Breakker’s face against the steel cage as Bron collapsed. — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for G-rated
Adjective
  • In My Own Words is a product of the enchantment and pure yearning Ne-Yo saw as fundamental to R&B.
    — Clover Hope, Pitchfork, 25 Oct. 2026
  • The 100% pure, therapeutic-grade essential oils are crafted to deliver long-lasting, natural fragrance.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • That was the question that annoyed Steinbrenner, who is backing a system that would strip his team of a financial advantage while falling in line with other billionaire ballclub owners, who tend to vote as a unified bloc.
    — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The innkeeper is annoyed that his wife wants more conversation.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • But the divisive veteran Israeli leader has scratched, scraped and literally battled his way back during a stormy three-year period of nonstop domestic crises and wars across the region.
    — Josef Federman, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Vaginal tissue very easily can get scratched and can bleed, depending on how smooth the wicker is.
    — Rachel Handler, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Grated or gritted cornbread is a late-summer Appalachian tradition.
    — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 30 July 2026
  • Both of these teams are elite and gritted through losses in the College World Series to get to these finals.
    — Chris Branch, New York Times, 3 June 2026
Adjective
  • Then there was the rather chaste kiss on Evans’s show late last year.
    — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 June 2026
  • Deadhead your chaste tree in late winter to promote flowering in the spring and summer months.
    — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
Verb
  • Some develop in varicose veins; others form where a needle or IV has irritated a vein.
    — Angela Haupt, Time, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The episode confused and irritated the Red Sox, and following Saturday’s win starting pitcher Sonny Gray acknowledged that Alexander’s antics had provided the club with extra motivation.
    — Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 6 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Fawcett scraped together donations and runs the pantry without pay.
    — Rachel Siegel, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The system was developed using more than four decades of Sun West mortgage decisions rather than relying primarily on information scraped from the public internet.
    — Ethan Stone, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Scheibenbogen reports that the kids who cut out social media entirely showed modest increases in mental well-being that started wearing off five weeks later.
    — Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The Net Book Agreement allowed discounts only for schoolbooks and a modest consideration for public libraries (5 percent).
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2026

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“G-rated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/G-rated. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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