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
Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 2 Jan. 2026
If reindeer are grazing under the trees, the soil still traps carbon — even when there’s no snow.
—Maggie Koerth, CNN Money, 25 Dec. 2025
Imagine herds of guanacos, native llama-like creatures, grazing below dramatic peaks; flocks of flamingos swimming across lagoons; and not another traveler in sight.
—Jeaninne Sanz, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2025
The strongest sustained wind speed in the Atlantic on record occurred in 1980’s Hurricane Allen, which hit 190 mph, nearly grazing the researchers’ suggested Category 6.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 29 Oct. 2025
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To try it out, lay flat on your back with your knees bent, feet resting on the floor and hands by your side grazing the back of your heel.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 2 Jan. 2026
If reindeer are grazing under the trees, the soil still traps carbon — even when there’s no snow.
—Maggie Koerth, CNN Money, 25 Dec. 2025
Imagine herds of guanacos, native llama-like creatures, grazing below dramatic peaks; flocks of flamingos swimming across lagoons; and not another traveler in sight.
—Jeaninne Sanz, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2025
The strongest sustained wind speed in the Atlantic on record occurred in 1980’s Hurricane Allen, which hit 190 mph, nearly grazing the researchers’ suggested Category 6.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 29 Oct. 2025
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“Grazing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grazing. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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