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Definition of G-ratednext

grated

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verb

past tense of grate
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as in scratched
to pass roughly and noisily over or against a surface the sled grated along the bare pavement

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as in gritted
to press or strike against or together so as to make a scraping sound he grated the pieces of metal together

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Recent Examples of G-rated
Verb
Kelly grated on Hegseth, beginning even before Hegseth was confirmed to head the Pentagon. Ronald J. Hansen, AZCentral.com, 6 Jan. 2026 Parmesan cheese, grated (about 1/4 cup) Directions Gather all ingredients. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026 Sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup grated mozzarella and return to the oven until golden brown and bubbling on the surface, about 20 minutes. Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Dec. 2025 Raw turnips can also be grated and used as a garnish. Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 20 Oct. 2025 King’s calm way of dealing with racist slights grated on Tony Coleman, a Black drummer 30 years his junior who joined his band in 1978. Todd Longwell, Variety, 18 Sep. 2025 Traditionally, the onions are grated with a box grater, but Fargian says the blender creates a similar effect. Samantha Husted, Charlotte Observer, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for G-rated
Adjective
  • Just the pure joy of motion and music.
    Marcus Thompson II, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
  • That verisimilitude functioned as a solvent, lending credibility and urgency to elements of the show that might otherwise register as pure cheese; the medical realism and sentimental flourishes were mutually reinforcing.
    Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 6 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Luis is frankly annoyed by this type of music.
    Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Vulnerability is currency on reality television, and after a season of exposing their own struggles and embarrassments, the other women are annoyed that Meredith wants to keep up appearances.
    Tom Smyth, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • In October alone, shoppers were attacked in a supermarket, a Spanish tourist was scratched by a cub at a heritage site, and a trail runner was forced to wrestle a bear in the woods before sprinting to safety.
    Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
  • Six Central and North American teams scratched, leaving Cuba to qualify.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • The Carolina Panthers gritted out a 13-6 win over the New York Jets on the road thanks to a two-interception day from Jaycee Horn, a turnover-free performance from the offense and a close-to-flawless day on special teams.
    Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 19 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • The best time to prune chaste tree is in late winter.
    Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2025
  • Chihiro and Hiruhiko were engaging in the sort of passionate but chaste dude-bro melodrama that takes place only in shōnen manga.
    Matt Alt, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • The song, which reclaims a derogatory term for Venezuelan female migrants, was interpreted as defiant and irritated the Venezuelan president, then facing widespread reports of electoral fraud.
    Leonor C. Suárez, Rolling Stone, 4 Jan. 2026
  • Other signs your skin is being irritated by a beauty product include redness or flaking.
    Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 30 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • Except for that victory at the Etihad — Amad was in a position to cause such damage because Amorim played him in an unusual role infield, which City never got to grips with — those moments came when Amorim essentially tore up his system, went rogue, and United scraped their way over the line.
    Michael Cox, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
  • Hawk told investigators Cruz was upset with him because Hawk had scraped his vehicle, according to the probable cause statement.
    Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 31 Dec. 2025
Adjective
  • In Gaza’s Shati refugee camp, my grandfather built a modest shack, brick by brick, on the spot where his tent was erected.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Nov. 2025
  • Despite its status as a bustling urban center, Nya Lödöse clearly retained its agricultural roots; consequently, the open, semi-rural structure of the southern section included agricultural plots, modest houses, and gardens.
    Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 9 Nov. 2025

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“G-rated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/G-rated. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.

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