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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
To serve, spoon the polenta into a bowl, then ladle the bean tomato sauce over the polenta, and top with pancetta, fresh basil and grated Parmesan.
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Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2025
While speedy banter works for those who are likable, Jack, Geneviève and Cheyenne are such grating personalities that the entire series feels clunky, as if the audience is being held hostage in this world instead of welcomed into it.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 23 Apr. 2025
As your playlist wheels from one genre or era to the next, the inevitable vibe shifts can be grating.
—Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 18 Apr. 2025
Salad dressing: Blend 1 to 2 Tbsp of ACV, freshly grated turmeric or turmeric powder, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
—Sarah Anzlovar, Ms, Verywell Health, 17 Apr. 2025
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Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2025
While speedy banter works for those who are likable, Jack, Geneviève and Cheyenne are such grating personalities that the entire series feels clunky, as if the audience is being held hostage in this world instead of welcomed into it.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 23 Apr. 2025
As your playlist wheels from one genre or era to the next, the inevitable vibe shifts can be grating.
—Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 18 Apr. 2025
Salad dressing: Blend 1 to 2 Tbsp of ACV, freshly grated turmeric or turmeric powder, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
—Sarah Anzlovar, Ms, Verywell Health, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grate
Verb
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Easily annoyed by noises like gum smacking or cereal slurping.—
Adrianna Rodriguez,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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The controversy over attire comes just two months after Zelensky was criticized and called disrespectful by a reporter at the White House for not wearing a suit during his visit to the Oval Office, with reports suggesting that Trump was annoyed by Zelensky's choice of clothing.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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The field for the 151st edition of the Kentucky Derby was reduced to 19 by Friday after two horses were scratched with potential complications, including one colt trained by legendary trainer Bob Baffert.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
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There's something about bright pink that scratches an itch or satisfies a craving in a way no other hair color can, and Megan Thee Stallion would probably agree.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
2 May 2025
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The muscular gizzard contains grit pecked up from the chicken’s ground feeding, which is used to crush up the chicken’s food.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2025
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If Dončić is back to full health Sunday, the Lake Show has a good chance of gritting out a win and bringing the series to even before heading back to Los Angeles.—
Hannah Vanbiber,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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Travel delays don’t bother Blues The Blues got stuck in Winnipeg after Game 5 due to an issue with the plane that was bringing them back to St. Louis.—
Jeremy Rutherford,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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Luckily, my dog doesn’t bother the plants—except the ones in the garden—but this plant stand gives me peace of mind anyway.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 May 2025
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The game would be scraped shortly after it was released, and editors would get busy trying to figure out how those pieces fit together.—
Daniel Larlham,
ArsTechnica,
2 May 2025
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Besides her grief and anger, Cora is broke, insecure, living with a religious aunt and working as a crime scene cleaner, scraping away human remains for money.—
Gabino Iglesias,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
Verb
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These ingredients can irritate the digestive tract, the bladder, or the teeth for people who are sensitive to them.—
Stacey Colino,
Time,
1 May 2025
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Chronic inflammation has been shown to irritate blood vessels and can lead to the hardening of fatty plaques in the lining of the arteries, which reduces blood flow to the heart.—
Liz Szabo,
Scientific American,
29 Apr. 2025
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This is an effective way to acknowledge foresight without rubbing it in, says Malka Shaw, a licensed clinical social worker in Nutley, N.J.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
30 Apr. 2025
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But the act of gently rubbing castor oil into the abdomen may be soothing.—
Justin Laube,
EverydayHealth.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, Curry is 37 and played Sunday with his right thumb wrapped in athletic tape, nursing an ailment that has bugged him all season.—
Evan Webeck,
Mercury News,
13 Apr. 2025
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And for me, nothing bugs me more than engaging in social activities to check the box rather than making meaningful connections.—
Time,
Time,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Grate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grate. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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