GRATED Synonyms: 180 Similar and Opposite Words

G-rated 1 of 2

adjective

ˈjē-ˈrā-təd

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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grated

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verb

past tense of grate

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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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

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Add 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped or grated, zest of 1 lemon, ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature, 1 tsp. —

Alexia Duchêne, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 May 2026 In this recipe from The Vegetable Butcher cookbook, Cara Mangini sautes grated carrot, pine nuts, and garlic in olive oil, then stirs the mixture into Greek yogurt. —

Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 21 May 2026 Michael Malone lost the locker room largely because his fire-and-brimstone approach to the job grated on players. —

Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 13 May 2026 Cream cheese, vanilla bean paste, and grated orange zest come together to create this melt-in-your-mouth confection. —

Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026 Divide grated Gruyere cheese and bacon evenly among muffin cups. —

Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 13 Apr. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for G-rated

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There are other ETFs branded under the space investing theme that have been in the market for years already, building portfolios of stocks that include pure-play, high-risk space exploration companies, satellite companies, and broader aerospace and defense sector names.

— Krysta Escobar, CNBC, 30 May 2026
The introduction of this tournament helped transform football from a pure enjoyment into a competitive sport, first played by amateurs and later by professionals.

— Thomas Adam, The Conversation, 29 May 2026