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as in to annoy
to disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts
unintentionally or not, you say rude things that grate people
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Recent Examples of grate
If carrot cake is an Easter or springtime must-have for you, save yourself the time grating carrots and stop by Costco instead.
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2026
The rear uses steel grating and reflective grey surfaces with the same square geometry as the front.
—Stefan Ionescu
march 30, New Atlas, 30 Mar. 2026
Recipe information Finely grate 1 large garlic clove and the zest of 1 lemon into a large bowl.
—Molly Baz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
However, the most effective method might be grating it.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2026
The rear uses steel grating and reflective grey surfaces with the same square geometry as the front.
—Stefan Ionescu
march 30, New Atlas, 30 Mar. 2026
Recipe information Finely grate 1 large garlic clove and the zest of 1 lemon into a large bowl.
—Molly Baz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
However, the most effective method might be grating it.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grate
Verb
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Most gnats cause little harm but annoy us to no end.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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Getting dropped to Division 3 this season does annoy the Scotties.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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The Rays also had a bullpen day Tuesday when Drew Rasmussen was scratched for the earlier-than-expected birth of his daughter.—
John Romano,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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Taveras was in the starting lineup after Tyler O’Neill was scratched with an illness.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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This is where the conspiracy theories begin to grit their teeth.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Eye protection keeps grime and grit out of your eyes.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Heat’s third matchup of the season against the Raptors didn’t go well either, as Toronto’s length on the defensive end again bothered Miami.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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Along the way, Melton strained his left thumb — and that clearly bothered him.—
Ron Kroichick,
San Francisco Chronicle,
8 Apr. 2026
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In photo after photo, video after video, North Shore residents are painted in mud, scraping it off driveways, sweeping it out of kitchens and heaving it into trucks along with their household debris.—
Thomas Heaton,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Process for 1 to 2 minutes, scraping down the sides as needed, until the mixture is smooth and sticky.—
Laura Mclively,
Mercury News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Strong cleaning products may irritate sensitive airways and skin.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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Oklahoma City is irritating, but never stops winning.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
10 Apr. 2026
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Sara Aparacio, a resident cleaning expert at Homeaglow, equates scrubbing an appliance with an abrasive sponge to rubbing it with very fine sandpaper.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
11 Apr. 2026
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Blot — don’t rub — and avoid over-wetting the mattress, which can lead to mold growth if moisture gets trapped inside.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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Instead, Avdija is at risk of missing out on postseason honors entirely because of a midseason back injury that cost him 16 full games, forced him to leave immediately from a 17th and continues to bug him down the stretch of the season.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2026
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This sense of solidarity extends into the rose garden, where a dozen or so common pests show up year after year — some in spring, some in summer, and some persist and bug our roses (and us) throughout the year.—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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