gnashed

past tense of gnash
as in gritted
to press or strike against or together so as to make a scraping sound dogs gnashing their teeth

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Recent Examples of gnashed In 2022, when the scandal of the Long Island congressman George Santos’s made‑up résumé came to light, press experts gnashed their teeth about The New York Times having missed the story. Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2025
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  • The Carolina Panthers gritted out a 13-6 win over the New York Jets on the road thanks to a two-interception day from Jaycee Horn, a turnover-free performance from the offense and a close-to-flawless day on special teams.
    Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 19 Oct. 2025
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  • The Minnesota Vikings have scraped their way to a 3-3 record despite a slew of meaningful injuries on both sides of the football, but the time for a truly drastic measure may have finally arrived.
    Max Dible, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Very few have ever scraped quite like Cam Skattebo did.
    Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025

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“Gnashed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gnashed. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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