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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
There are some upper-register sounds, like grating metal, in the background that don’t sound so clean.
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PC Magazine, 26 Mar. 2025
Then turn off heat and mix in spinach and grated Parmesan.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
Parmesan cheese, grated and divided (about 3/4 cup) Cooking spray
1 lb.
—Nicole Hopper, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2025
Get the recipe for Danielle's Korean carrot salad Here's an at-a-glance look at the spice measurements our recipe tasters liked best: Coarsely grate 1 lb. of carrots.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2025
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PC Magazine, 26 Mar. 2025
Then turn off heat and mix in spinach and grated Parmesan.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
Parmesan cheese, grated and divided (about 3/4 cup) Cooking spray
1 lb.
—Nicole Hopper, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2025
Get the recipe for Danielle's Korean carrot salad Here's an at-a-glance look at the spice measurements our recipe tasters liked best: Coarsely grate 1 lb. of carrots.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grate
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Seiders, 44, is charged with felony child pornography possession, misdemeanor annoying a child under 18, concealing a camera with intent to invade privacy and attempting to conceal a camera.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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What annoyed me was good old-fashioned stupid gameplay.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2025
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But the contradiction was apparent for anyone willing to scratch the surface: the three public suspensions and one defection from the Pentagon’s top ranks were all, until very recently, Hegseth loyalists.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
22 Apr. 2025
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The surface of a cat tree is usually covered in a textured, carpet-like material for scratching.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
21 Apr. 2025
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Enter a vast industry of reimbursement specialists who use tech, expertise, and grit to claw back what’s owed.—
Jaime Catmull,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Then there’s Little Simz, who’s turning growth and grit into poetry on Lotus.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
29 Mar. 2025
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Scarlett Johansson's Black Widow was popular enough that fans wanted a solo story, but the studio didn't bother to make it until her character was already dead in the major timeline, then skipped the theatrical release, which Johansson sued them about.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
19 Apr. 2025
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The Mavericks defeated the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night in Sacramento, 120-106; the Mavs led by more than 20 points in the first half, and the Kings never bothered to muster much of a run to make this interesting.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Apr. 2025
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If another caterpillar wanders into their territory, these tiny critters start furiously drumming their heads, shaking their bodies and scraping their butts against the leaf—a series of complex vibratory behaviors to signal that their leaf tip is off-limits.—
Rohini Subrahmanyam,
Scientific American,
22 Apr. 2025
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Sifting and scraping toxic particles would only further the ongoing coastal erosion, which is its own climate change impact.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2025
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This can be particularly irritating to eczema-prone skin.—
Sierra Leone Starks,
Allure,
18 Apr. 2025
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Pairing some active ingredients can irritate the skin, and other combinations may reduce the effectiveness of the ingredients.1 1.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
18 Apr. 2025
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Gently rub away any remaining margarine with a paper towel.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
16 Apr. 2025
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Sometimes even small things can rub a customer wrong.—
Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, Curry is 37 and played Sunday with his right thumb wrapped in athletic tape, nursing an ailment that has bugged him all season.—
Evan Webeck,
Mercury News,
13 Apr. 2025
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And for me, nothing bugs me more than engaging in social activities to check the box rather than making meaningful connections.—
Time,
Time,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Grate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grate. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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