1
as in scratching
to damage by rubbing against a sharp or rough surface
I grazed my elbow diving for the ball
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2
as in brushing
to pass lightly across or touch gently especially in passing
the volleyball just grazed my face, so I'm okay
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Starr Bowenbank, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
Most workshops can go on citing examples (and from each other’s writing, too, which is fun to do)―any perusal of course reading lists or an hour spent grazing the literature shelves of a bookstore yields numerous possible stories for discussion.
—Douglas Unger
august 29, Literary Hub, 29 Aug. 2025
Kardashian, 44, wore a head-turning lilac-gray gown designed with a high neckline, floor-grazing cape sleeves and a body-hugging silhouette that cinched her waist.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The 70-acre farm, cafe, and shop has grazing chickens and a counter service cafe.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2025
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The menswear designer's ensemble consisted of a knee-grazing black cardigan with a contrasting denim collar and button trim, matching black pants and black leather loafers.
—Starr Bowenbank, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
Most workshops can go on citing examples (and from each other’s writing, too, which is fun to do)―any perusal of course reading lists or an hour spent grazing the literature shelves of a bookstore yields numerous possible stories for discussion.
—Douglas Unger
august 29, Literary Hub, 29 Aug. 2025
Kardashian, 44, wore a head-turning lilac-gray gown designed with a high neckline, floor-grazing cape sleeves and a body-hugging silhouette that cinched her waist.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The 70-acre farm, cafe, and shop has grazing chickens and a counter service cafe.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2025
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“Grazing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grazing. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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