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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
Gemini May 21 – June 20 Flaky friends could really grate on you at this time.
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Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 13 Feb. 2026
Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup grated Parmesan on top.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 11 Feb. 2026
Finely grate 2 garlic cloves from 1 head of garlic, cloves separated, over, then drizzle lightly with extra-virgin olive oil, and toss to coat.
—Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Zucchini bread uses grated zucchini to add wetness to the flour, eggs, and other ingredients.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 26 Jan. 2026
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Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 13 Feb. 2026
Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup grated Parmesan on top.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 11 Feb. 2026
Finely grate 2 garlic cloves from 1 head of garlic, cloves separated, over, then drizzle lightly with extra-virgin olive oil, and toss to coat.
—Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Zucchini bread uses grated zucchini to add wetness to the flour, eggs, and other ingredients.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grate
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Maybe this will be the year when the owner stops being annoyed.—
Mike Lupica,
New York Daily News,
21 Feb. 2026
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In the statement, the zoo said the mother may have thought her baby was annoyed with Punch, which upset her.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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Samaniego scratched Tyler Samaniego was due to make his Red Sox debut Saturday, but was scratched due to back tightness.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
22 Feb. 2026
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In a season filled with head-scratching moments in late-game situations, the Rockets may have suffered their biggest collapse yet in a 108-106 defeat to the Knicks on Saturday.—
William Guillory,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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But the Olympic debutant gritted her teeth and tried to forget about her throbbing, bruised knee.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
13 Feb. 2026
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But the rain calmed concerns that the state was heading into a severe dry spell, washed the soot and grit out of the air, and boosted conditions at Lake Tahoe area ski resorts.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
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The man himself might have argued forcefully that the one didn’t prove the other, that many Muslims in his hometown never bothered to circumcise their children.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Feb. 2026
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But only part of that really bothered the Florida Department of Health about Sidney Moritz, once known as Sandy Montano.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
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For much of the last decade, Mustaine has experienced significant discomfort since the cartilage in the tips of his fingers has worn away from decades of frenzied playing, causing the bones to scrape together.—
Jon Wiederhorn,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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There are 618 McDonald's restaurants in Ohio, according to the web scraping tool ScrapeHero.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
20 Feb. 2026
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And for Paramount, losing an expensive late-night comedian and irritating a few TV personalities may ultimately be the cost of doing business in a world where the biggest transactions could hinge on the feelings of a mercurial and demanding world leader.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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If something irritates you, the Aries moon encourages you to speak up.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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Rinse apples under running water and gently rub them to remove dirt and microbes before eating.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
21 Feb. 2026
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Be careful not to rub or pull the area, warns Wallace.—
Tracy Perez Han,
InStyle,
20 Feb. 2026
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Don’t let those small scratches bug you—just use a little Bar Keeper’s Friend to buff them out.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2026
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Instead, Ladinig says Pierre Haobsh bugged Henry Han's computer with a spyware app called a keylogger.—
Natalie Morales,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Grate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grate. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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