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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
Paulina Berges, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2025
New shops opened in the market, and plump goats began to graze in the pasture.
—Erika Page, Christian Science Monitor, 8 Apr. 2025
Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2025
The cows that provide the milk for Gruyère graze on an alpine meadow.
—Betsy Andrews, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Their length, which usually grazes the ankle area, evokes the stylings of chic women from decades gone by and a sartorial sense of nostalgia, the close fit and flash of an ankle, together, a moment of sensuality.
—Paulina Berges, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2025
New shops opened in the market, and plump goats began to graze in the pasture.
—Erika Page, Christian Science Monitor, 8 Apr. 2025
Noun
The 15-year-old was found by officers with a graze wound on his leg as others ran from the area, police told WGN.
—Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2025
The cows that provide the milk for Gruyère graze on an alpine meadow.
—Betsy Andrews, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for graze
Noun
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Mom to Myles, now 14, and Rondell Jr., now 17, she was used to bumps and bruises from her active sons.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
People.com,
15 May 2025
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The court was shown large photos of the bruises Ventura Fine had on her lower back and thigh, taken not long after the alleged incident.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
Noun
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Corbett’s autopsy report revealed abrasions on his forehead, under his eye, and on his shoulder blades.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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Medical examiner found Nichols' cause of death was homicide Dr. Marco Ross, the chief medical examiner for the West Tennessee Regional Forensic Center, said Nichols had multiple injuries including abrasions and bruises across his body.—
Jack Armstrong,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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“Graze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/graze. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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