as in pure
free from any trace of the coarse or indecent
the comic's G-rated routine is something that the whole family can enjoy
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as in annoyed
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 G-rated
Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
Place grated zucchini in a colander set over a bowl.
—Laura McLively, Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2026
Use vegetables not for bulk but as bold flavor flourishes—grated, blitzed, or shaved—to finish off a dish.
—Chadwick Boyd, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2026
The cloud of cream cheese over the top is light as air, weighed down with a heap of Parmesan cheese grated so finely the curls disappear on your tongue.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
They can also be blended into soups or dips, grated or chopped into salads and slaws, and even pickled for a bright, tangy pop of flavor in sandwiches or wraps.
—Sarah Bradley, Health, 16 Feb. 2026
Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup grated Parmesan on top.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 11 Feb. 2026
Everything grated is trapped inside the box grater and can be lifted (still on its side) from the counter to a bowl.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 27 Jan. 2026
Verb
Remove sauce from heat and mix in 2 garlic cloves, finely grated, and pasta, then gently fold in reserved leeks.
—Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
Place grated zucchini in a colander set over a bowl.
—Laura McLively, Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2026
Use vegetables not for bulk but as bold flavor flourishes—grated, blitzed, or shaved—to finish off a dish.
—Chadwick Boyd, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2026
The cloud of cream cheese over the top is light as air, weighed down with a heap of Parmesan cheese grated so finely the curls disappear on your tongue.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
They can also be blended into soups or dips, grated or chopped into salads and slaws, and even pickled for a bright, tangy pop of flavor in sandwiches or wraps.
—Sarah Bradley, Health, 16 Feb. 2026
Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup grated Parmesan on top.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 11 Feb. 2026
Everything grated is trapped inside the box grater and can be lifted (still on its side) from the counter to a bowl.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for G-rated
Adjective
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With speed on the right wing as essentially a pure winger rather than her usual right-back role, Oke gave Reign’s defense fits, especially when another midfielder joined and created overloads.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
5 Apr. 2026
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Researchers in Germany are developing a new electrochemical method to coat fusion reactors with pure tungsten.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Apr. 2026
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The platform’s staff has seemed minorly annoyed at the shots Denk and others at Beehiiv have taken as Substack has moved from disruptor to incumbent.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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One who grew up respectful but annoyed by the success the league previously had in Seattle.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2026
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Dodgers shortstop Miguel Rojas was scratched shortly before the first pitch to attend to a family matter.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Hunt has been scratched 17 games in a row since March 1.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 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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The 6-foot-6, 260-pound Westlake graduate missed just one game earlier this season but gritted his way through an undisclosed injury.—
Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
12 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Most notable of these other wives is Vrinda, the chaste wife of the demon Jalandhar.—
Jessica Vantine Birkenholtz,
The Conversation,
24 Mar. 2026
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The best time to prune chaste tree is in late winter.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Even minimal exposure to artificial lights irritated his burns, and recovery took months.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
26 Mar. 2026
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Many people have come out of the woodwork and jumped on the bandwagon, which irritated me.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Bird poop scraped off a man’s car appeared on a drug test as cocaine.—
Holly Yan,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2026
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The next day, the eggs bonded tightly to the metal and could be neither folded nor rolled nor, indeed, actually extracted from the pan or even scraped from it.—
Jeffrey Steingarten,
Vogue,
5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Such an arrangement would be modest by design.—
Comfort Ero,
Time,
3 Apr. 2026
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Finally, 388 Abbott Street will be a more modest 402-ft (122-m) tower that will contain social housing, plus an art gallery and daycare.—
Adam Williams
April 03,
New Atlas,
3 Apr. 2026
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“G-rated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/G-rated. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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