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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
The trauma has stuck with Eleanor ever since, making her relationship with her mother tense because Eleanor had to grow up fast, and her mother’s anxiety over everything grated on Eleanor.
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Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 1 Aug. 2025
Backyard barbecues may be fun, but cleaning sticky grill grates—not so much.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2025
Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before using, or grate and use straight from the freezer for the flakiest biscuits, pie dough, and more.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 27 July 2025
Five days of chauffeuring will likely grate on you.
—R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 25 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for grate
Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 1 Aug. 2025
Backyard barbecues may be fun, but cleaning sticky grill grates—not so much.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2025
Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before using, or grate and use straight from the freezer for the flakiest biscuits, pie dough, and more.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 27 July 2025
Five days of chauffeuring will likely grate on you.
—R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 25 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for grate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grate
Verb
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This not only infuriated Epstein conspiracy theorists but also annoyed White House officials, who hadn’t been informed of the stunt in advance.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
18 Aug. 2025
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But overall, people seem to finally comprehend that the protests aren’t just to annoy people.—
Michelle L. Quinn,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Staring at his Zoom camera, Welles scratches his head and remains silent for 20 seconds.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
21 Aug. 2025
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According to team officials, Hayes was scratched for rest reasons while Zandalasini was ruled out with tightness in her left calf.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
20 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Just over two hours east of San Diego and 15 miles north of the Mexican border town of Mexicali, El Centro has both grit and charm.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Aug. 2025
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Traders can use that as their pivot point while longer-term investors may want to just grit their teeth and live through it — a decline like that would only make the dividend yield even more juicy.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
4 Aug. 2025
Verb
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There are many players who let criticism bother them, and that’s bad for you, your teammates and people around you.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
19 Aug. 2025
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Passive-aggressive people rarely tell you exactly what’s bothering them.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
18 Aug. 2025
Verb
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There are 617 McDonald's restaurants in Ohio, according to the web scraping tool ScrapeHero.—
Alex Perry,
The Enquirer,
23 Aug. 2025
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Now, faced with the threat of homelessness and the possibility that Kenny could be taken into state care, Lynette is left alone to scrape together $25,000 by the following morning.—
Allison DeGrushe Published,
EW.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Larger particulates in the air can irritate our eyes, nose, and throat, causing a persistent cough and difficulty breathing.—
Marianne Krasny,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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These side effects can range from mild to severe, and may include: Increased digestive symptoms: Alcohol can irritate your stomach and slow down how fast your stomach empties.—
Health,
Health,
18 Aug. 2025
Verb
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To apply, the brand recommends rubbing a small amount in an upward motion on the neck to best combat sagging.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Just be sure not to rub it in too much—doing so can dull the scent’s staying power.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The characters muse about the extreme likelihood that their apartments have been bugged.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
14 Aug. 2025
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That question also bugs the folks at The Utility Reform Network.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
31 July 2025
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“Grate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grate. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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