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Recent Examples of gnashing
Which would make a nice change of pace from the collective teeth-gnashing in FoCo lately.
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Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 26 Sep. 2025
Beyond this, however, there was a fair amount of teeth gnashing about the fact that the United States faces a serious threat from China, which appears to be on course to put humans on the Moon before NASA can return there with the Artemis Program.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 3 Sep. 2025
Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 26 Sep. 2025
Beyond this, however, there was a fair amount of teeth gnashing about the fact that the United States faces a serious threat from China, which appears to be on course to put humans on the Moon before NASA can return there with the Artemis Program.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gnashing
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Add trinity mix and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and cook, stirring often, until softened and scraping up any brown bits on bottom of pan, 8 to 10 minutes.—
Marianne Williams,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
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Beat until combined, scraping bowl as needed.—
Jenavieve Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 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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“Gnashing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gnashing. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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