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as in nerd
a person slavishly devoted to intellectual or academic pursuits
don't be such a grind—go out with your friends and enjoy yourself
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as in effort
very hard or unpleasant work
yard work is a real grind
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as in routine
an established and often automatic or monotonous series of actions followed when engaging in some activity
the daily grind of a 50-mile commute was getting old
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as in to rub
to make smooth by friction
after they are ground and polished, these stones can be used for jewelry
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as in to polish
to make smooth or glossy usually by repeatedly applying surface pressure
used the finest polishing paper he could to grind down the facets of the diamond before dusting it with a soft cloth
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Recent Examples of grind
Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
The song originally appeared on Sweet Revenge, with Prine’s raspy voice belting it out over a bump-and-grind arrangement played by a full band.
—Tom Piazza
september 12, Literary Hub, 12 Sep. 2025
Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Preparing coffee the Turkish way involves grinding the beans very finely, and slowly cooking the water and coffee in a pot to create a thick layer of foam.
—James Doubek, NPR, 17 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The need for a win, the pressure of the playoffs, the adversity of injuries, the grind of a season.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
The song originally appeared on Sweet Revenge, with Prine’s raspy voice belting it out over a bump-and-grind arrangement played by a full band.
—Tom Piazza
september 12, Literary Hub, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
And both teams are locked into grinding practice rounds ahead of the showdown.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Preparing coffee the Turkish way involves grinding the beans very finely, and slowly cooking the water and coffee in a pot to create a thick layer of foam.
—James Doubek, NPR, 17 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grind
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Their enamel coatings are strong and resistant to scratches or chips.—
Emily Johnson,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 Sep. 2025
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Based in Lucerne, Switzerland, Allwyn’s portfolio spans lottery games, scratch-offs, iGaming, sports betting and retail casinos.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
22 Sep. 2025
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This is important not just for nerds like us, but for anyone who, for whatever reason, may not want to be sending $12-$15 to a streamer this month.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
18 Sep. 2025
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At the time, GPS nerds hung out on the nascent Internet, chatting on newsgroups.—
Sarah Scoles,
Scientific American,
18 Sep. 2025
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Where YouTube is concerned, though, Goodell sees additional value available to the NFL brand beyond eyes on screens — including the ability to reach a younger audience and the integration of YouTube creators with tens of millions of subscribers into the NFL’s broader marketing efforts.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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Instead, companies need a continuous optimization cycle that involves systematically identifying processes for automation, prioritizing them based on an impact-versus-effort analysis, and deploying the best available solution at that moment.—
Bob Violino,
CNBC,
24 Sep. 2025
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No skin-care routine is ever straightforward—not even an editor’s.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
19 Sep. 2025
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Their Halloween routine will help your child get to know the ins-and-outs of Halloween traditions.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Take a wet cloth and rub around the bottom and sides of the mug until the stains are gone.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
20 Sep. 2025
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Gently rub it onto the stain with a soft cloth, always moving in the direction of the grain, before rinsing and drying thoroughly.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Sep. 2025
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But to not be satisfied and still find ways to grit out some wins is a huge deal.—
Michael Nowels,
Mercury News,
22 Sep. 2025
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The high price of new cars, and growing economic uncertainty, is prompting many to grit their teeth and pay for repairs rather than buy a replacement.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
21 Sep. 2025
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Their worry sharpens their focus and pushes them to prepare more thoroughly.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Like Williams, Landry is a veteran pass-rusher Vrabel is counting on to shape his locker room and sharpen his defense.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
16 Sep. 2025
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The textured outsole provides extra grip and protection from scuffs, which helps keep these shoes looking clean and polished even after multiple wears.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
20 Sep. 2025
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Prettygarden Two-Piece Set Sometimes less is more, and such is the case with this simple, yet polished two-piece set from Prettygarden.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Sep. 2025
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“Grind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grind. Accessed 24 Sep. 2025.
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