as in submarines
a large sandwich on a long split roll
ordered a meatball grinder from the beach's concession stand
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Recent Examples of grinders
Actually, these are anything but those same White Sox that wallowed in all that misery the last three years — but rather a team of young, energetic grinders, the product of a near-total roster overhaul by general manager Chris Getz.
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Bill Madden,
New York Daily News,
13 June 2026
Between the metropolitan cathedral and presidential palace, Juan Carlos, one of the city’s many organ grinders, says tourists are starting to arrive from the world over.
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Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
10 June 2026
Entry-level burr grinders run $30 to $150 and pay for themselves within weeks.
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Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
20 May 2026
Burr grinders can get expensive.
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Noah Kaufman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 May 2026
The line features a range of countertop essentials, including coffee/spice grinders, slow cookers, air fryers, rice cookers, blenders, toasters, waffle makers, and more, all available exclusively on Amazon.
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Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
14 May 2026
Best nail grinders for dogs Thanks to its powerful motor, this tool is strong enough to take on large dogs with dark nails, as well as working effectively for smaller pooches.
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Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
One prominent tweak for the Ducks in Game 2 was the insertion of now-healthy grinders Ross Johnston and Jansen Harkins, who had patiently awaited their opportunity through seven playoff matches.
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Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
7 May 2026
However, buffers, die grinders, and sanders require more air volume and larger, high-capacity compressors.
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Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
Bill Madden,
New York Daily News,
13 June 2026
Between the metropolitan cathedral and presidential palace, Juan Carlos, one of the city’s many organ grinders, says tourists are starting to arrive from the world over.
—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
10 June 2026
Entry-level burr grinders run $30 to $150 and pay for themselves within weeks.
—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
20 May 2026
Burr grinders can get expensive.
—
Noah Kaufman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 May 2026
The line features a range of countertop essentials, including coffee/spice grinders, slow cookers, air fryers, rice cookers, blenders, toasters, waffle makers, and more, all available exclusively on Amazon.
—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
14 May 2026
Best nail grinders for dogs Thanks to its powerful motor, this tool is strong enough to take on large dogs with dark nails, as well as working effectively for smaller pooches.
—
Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
One prominent tweak for the Ducks in Game 2 was the insertion of now-healthy grinders Ross Johnston and Jansen Harkins, who had patiently awaited their opportunity through seven playoff matches.
—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
7 May 2026
However, buffers, die grinders, and sanders require more air volume and larger, high-capacity compressors.
—
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grinders
Noun
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The North Korean naval fleet has long been eclipsed by South Korean and United States naval forces, which field modern warships and submarines with sophisticated electronics and powerful missile launch capabilities.
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Attack submarines help control the seas.
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As the inscription had been damaged, researchers couldn’t decipher whether this tablet had cursed four slaves or whether four slaves had cried out to the Egyptian gods and demi-heroes, who knows?
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Look, Letterman is one of my all-time comedy heroes.
Noun
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The seasonal produce—refreshing watermelon, ripe peaches, sweet silver queen corn, juicy heirloom tomatoes; pub subs on the beach; and anything coming off the grill.
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Substitutions brought fresh life to Switzerland's team in the second half, and those subs scored three goals in a matter of minutes — two by Johan Manzambi and one by Rubén Vargas.
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“Grinders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grinders. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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