as in dirt
foul matter that mars the purity or cleanliness of something
this new product really cuts through grime
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as in to stain
to make dirty
countless hours of work were needed to clean the floors of the old warehouse that had been grimed from a century of use
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Recent Examples of grime
Bestreviews, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2025
The statue, which was covered in grime and grease, initially didn't reveal its historical significance.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
Frequently Asked Questions What causes bathtub rings to form?
Bathtub rings form from a variety of elements, like grime, body oils, and water minerals that stick to the sides of the tub.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 2 May 2025
Overall, the extra grime, which necessitates an extra level of offensive execution, has added to the product.
—The Athletic Nba Staff, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Brushes Some pool cleaners are equipped with brushes that help scrub away grime, algae and other unsightly material that has accumulated on the surfaces of your pool.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2025
The statue, which was covered in grime and grease, initially didn't reveal its historical significance.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
Frequently Asked Questions What causes bathtub rings to form?
Bathtub rings form from a variety of elements, like grime, body oils, and water minerals that stick to the sides of the tub.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 2 May 2025
Overall, the extra grime, which necessitates an extra level of offensive execution, has added to the product.
—The Athletic Nba Staff, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grime
Noun
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The family was traveling in a 2012 Dodge Ram pickup truck that darted right for unknown reasons, left the road, and overturned numerous times on a dirt shoulder in the desert region, according to the Victorville Daily Press and CW affiliate KTLA.—
Jillian Frankel,
People.com,
13 May 2025
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Remove any surface dirt, empty the pockets, close zippers to prevent snags, and turn the jacket inside out to protect the outer fabric.—
Katelyn Squiers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 May 2025
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Water can stain or fade many silk fabrics, leaving a permanent mark if it isn't taken care of quickly.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 May 2025
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Tuesday’s attack – during which men were singled out and gunned down from close range, according to survivors’ testimony – was the latest in a list of bloody incidents to stain the region.—
Aishwarya S Iyer,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2025
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Sovereignty’s Kentucky Derby victory in the muck at Churchill Downs sparked curiosity over whether the colt can build on his signature win over a possibly drier, faster surface on the Triple Crown trail.—
Gary B. Graves,
Baltimore Sun,
4 May 2025
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The town of Grand Isle was stuck in the muck of disaster.—
Mark Strassmann,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2025
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Crème Brûlée Steve Granitz Crème brûlée is like butter blonde, but dirtied up a bit for a browned, warm tint.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
2 May 2025
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He’s come through with timely hits, dirtied his uniform on the bases and made an impact with his arm in the outfield.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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Brazil were awarded the hosting rights for World Cup 1950 and were therefore considered favourites to win it on home soil, just as Uruguay and Italy had done in 1930 and 1934 respectively.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
11 May 2025
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The news release said the researchers found the larvae were far more prevalent in places where soil was extremely dry and a lot of organic matter was present.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
10 May 2025
Verb
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If a vigorous plant begins to blacken at the top or whole branches are dying back, this is a sign that something is wrong.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 May 2025
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Ice, for serving Lime wedges, optional garnish Mint sprigs, optional garnish Roast the pepper until the skin is uniformly blackened.—
Kelly Brant,
Arkansas Online,
6 May 2025
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Thanks for all the laughs, the Kiki, the listening hear, shoulder the cry, the reading for filth, the masterful shade and endless love.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Pedro Pascal is reading anti-trans author J.K. Rowling for filth.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Grime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grime. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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