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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
The thought of golfers teeing off on an Indigenous sacred site every day grated Wallace.
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Kevin Williams, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 May 2025
Many people with migraines experience sensory overload, often caused by things like bright lights, loud, grating sounds, and strong odors.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 19 May 2025
And nutmeg, always freshly grated, in honor of my father who passed unexpectedly the year before.
—Hali Bey Ramdene, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 May 2025
The cakes are a simple blend of shredded cassava, coconut milk, grated anise, and queso blanco.
—Cat Sposato, AFAR Media, 15 May 2025
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Kevin Williams, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 May 2025
Many people with migraines experience sensory overload, often caused by things like bright lights, loud, grating sounds, and strong odors.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 19 May 2025
And nutmeg, always freshly grated, in honor of my father who passed unexpectedly the year before.
—Hali Bey Ramdene, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 May 2025
The cakes are a simple blend of shredded cassava, coconut milk, grated anise, and queso blanco.
—Cat Sposato, AFAR Media, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grate
Verb
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The comedy as a second-class sibling to the drama is a notion that has annoyed the people who make television comedies for years.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
7 June 2025
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In some cases, that will be obvious: You’ll get annoyed by weird or loud noises and odors, notice your energy bill has skyrocketed, or spot signs of a leak.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
3 June 2025
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But the car industry has not scratched the surface of these vehicles' potential.—
Emily Forlini,
PC Magazine,
28 May 2025
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First-timers typically make a beeline for Madrid and Barcelona, but even then, most people will only scratch the surface of these cities and their surroundings.—
Siobhan Reid,
Vogue,
28 May 2025
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For many people, grit – the perseverance and passion for long-term goals – is a virtue.—
Darlingtina Esiaka,
The Conversation,
8 May 2025
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After sweeping aside Monza in their first Coppa Italia outing, their road to the final had not been easier, gritting out an impressive win over Atalanta in the quarterfinals before beating an Empoli side who had eliminated Juventus in the previous round.—
Adam Digby,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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In prior birthday events, perhaps a couple arrived early and had a cocktail, but never the rest of the party together, so this hadn’t bothered me before.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
6 June 2025
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This is an arrangement that bothers Kagi's founder.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
6 June 2025
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To determine whether demodex mites are the cause of skin irritations, dermatologists can tape or lightly scrape the top layer of skin and place the sample under a microscope, Ricardo-Gonzalez said.—
Kameryn Griesser,
CNN Money,
30 May 2025
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In the nine games since, Soto has scraped together just four hits in 34 at bats.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
Verb
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Sturdy posts at the front of the shoes connect to a flip-flop style design that won’t irritate or chafe your skin, while the supportive insoles are far better-suited for days spent on your feet than flimsy, cheaper sandals.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
23 May 2025
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There are pull-ups made with Velcro that can irritate your child’s skin, especially when misaligned.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
23 May 2025
Verb
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So in the long run, even somewhere like Oxford won't be rubbing their hands with glee if life is harder for Harvard — because Oxford and Harvard do projects together.—
Willem Marx,
NPR,
5 June 2025
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Privately, Musk rubbed a number of senior officials the wrong way during his time in government, and his complaints about a key legislative goal may further agitate his critics in the administration.—
Miranda Nazzaro,
The Hill,
4 June 2025
Verb
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Say your mother kept bugging you to change a bad habit.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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Next season is when all the little things start to bug me.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Grate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grate. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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