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Recent Examples of gnash
That, and an absolutely terrifying depiction of zombies that sprint and crawl over one another like a wave of gnashing undead rather than individuals.
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James Grebey, Time, 20 June 2025
Some people might gnash their teeth or beat their fists over that, but Arquette is pragmatic.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 11 June 2025
All that gnashing and suckling is old hat — as old as the burgundy fedora Jordan slips on when playing the more jovial of these brothers in arms.
—A.a. Dowd, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2025
The robot would occasionally lunge forward, gnashing its claws and wriggling its tail to mimic an attack as the rats got closer to the meal.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 14 Jan. 2025
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James Grebey, Time, 20 June 2025
Some people might gnash their teeth or beat their fists over that, but Arquette is pragmatic.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 11 June 2025
All that gnashing and suckling is old hat — as old as the burgundy fedora Jordan slips on when playing the more jovial of these brothers in arms.
—A.a. Dowd, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2025
The robot would occasionally lunge forward, gnashing its claws and wriggling its tail to mimic an attack as the rats got closer to the meal.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gnash
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As past and present collide — with U.S. Border Patrol agent Liz Bradley (Tripp) joining the pursuit — Hernán must rely on his cunning and grit to survive and find redemption.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
7 Oct. 2025
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Then there's seals, assuming these rods will extend through a rubber tire surface that gets covered in all kinds of mud, liquid and grit on a daily basis.—
Loz Blain
September 23,
New Atlas,
23 Sep. 2025
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Cook, stirring occasionally and pressing berries against side of pot, until berries have completely broken down and juices have thickened to jamlike consistency (wooden spoon scraped across bottom should leave clear trail that doesn’t fill in), 10 to 12 minutes.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
13 Oct. 2025
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To remove the pulp from the seeds, use a spoon or butter knife to scrape the pulp, separating it from the seeds, which may be discarded.—
Stephanie Ganz,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
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An old rag leaves behind streaks and lint, and a sponge can be abrasive, scratching the glass surface.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Oct. 2025
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The procedure prevents the cat from being able to extend their claws, and is usually done to prevent them from scratching people, other animals, or furniture.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Gnash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gnash. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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