as in annoying
causing annoyance
an abrasive display of rude behavior
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Recent Examples of abrasive
Around town, Lake has cut an abrasive figure.
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Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 8 May 2026
The Wild’s third and fourth lines are filled with players who are either large, embrace abrasive hockey or both.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 3 May 2026
The base is reverse osmosis water with yuzu, ginger, and honey, which balances out the usual abrasive taste of a wellness shot.
—Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
Skipping this step—and dragging loose, abrasive particles under a wet cloth—could lead to scratches on your floors.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 29 Apr. 2026
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Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 8 May 2026
The Wild’s third and fourth lines are filled with players who are either large, embrace abrasive hockey or both.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 3 May 2026
The base is reverse osmosis water with yuzu, ginger, and honey, which balances out the usual abrasive taste of a wellness shot.
—Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
Skipping this step—and dragging loose, abrasive particles under a wet cloth—could lead to scratches on your floors.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abrasive
Adjective
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Sixty-three percent of Glamour readers polled think lurking is annoying and also kind of creepy.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
18 May 2026
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For instance, many partners have small gripes or annoyances with habits that are annoying at worst, but far from an outright red flag — like a partner that chews somewhat loudly, leaves cabinet doors open or hums constantly while working.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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Driver recovery can automate what used to be an irritating manual process.—
Andrew Cunningham,
ArsTechnica,
13 May 2026
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No-see-um bites may be painful and irritating.—
Eva Flowe
May 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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Few things are more frustrating than a disruptive night’s sleep.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
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This scenario deprives producers, sales agents, and distributors of global monetization opportunities across all types of films, while frustrating audiences who discover these titles but can’t watch them.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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There’s something disturbing about watching these already commonplace delusions about ChatGPT — Your particular version has a soul!—
Vulture,
Vulture,
17 May 2026
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But as dubious therapies and unsettling postcolonial rituals blur the line between wellness and manipulation, Alexa begins uncovering the disturbing forces hidden beneath the retreat’s seductive façade.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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“Abrasive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abrasive. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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