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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Recent Examples of grazing
Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026
The pieces were found on grazing land about 18 inches deep.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
According to The Athletic, video replay of the incident did show Homan’s finger grazing the rock.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 15 Feb. 2026
The tip of his tongue was grazing her ear now, teasing it with dampness.
—Literary Hub, 9 Feb. 2026
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The Bechtel family allowed cattle grazing on the ranch, which POST will continue.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026
The pieces were found on grazing land about 18 inches deep.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
According to The Athletic, video replay of the incident did show Homan’s finger grazing the rock.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 15 Feb. 2026
The tip of his tongue was grazing her ear now, teasing it with dampness.
—Literary Hub, 9 Feb. 2026
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“Grazing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grazing. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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