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as in to brush
to pass lightly across or touch gently especially in passing
the volleyball just grazed my face, so I'm okay
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Recent Examples of graze
ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
These crustaceans, worms, fish, and others keep their home clean by grazing on the algae that encrusts seagrass leaves.
—David George Haskell, Big Think, 27 Mar. 2026
Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 18 Feb. 2026
Her 12-year-old old son suffered a graze wound to his head and was taken to a hospital in Maywood where he was listed in fair condition, Chicago police said.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
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Verb
After the uppercut, Itauma threw one final right that seemed to graze the falling Franklin.
—ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
These crustaceans, worms, fish, and others keep their home clean by grazing on the algae that encrusts seagrass leaves.
—David George Haskell, Big Think, 27 Mar. 2026
Noun
Two Disneyland guests in the area were treated by Disneyland First Aid for minor grazes and released, according to Disneyland officials.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 18 Feb. 2026
Her 12-year-old old son suffered a graze wound to his head and was taken to a hospital in Maywood where he was listed in fair condition, Chicago police said.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for graze
Noun
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Look, the Royals are better equipped to handle some rotation bumps and bruises.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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An autopsy by the Lake County Coroner’s Office determined the boy was malnourished and had numerous bruises on his body.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Light scratches and abrasions will occur at the finish level rather than on the wood, and moisture and water won’t absorb through the topcoat.—
Dan Simms,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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The victim suffered a brain bleed, a fractured toe and abrasions, according to court officials.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Graze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/graze. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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