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
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.
—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
Others — the dreamers and grinders, as Spencer Nusbaum described yesterday — have to take second jobs to make ends meet while toiling away in minor-league baseball.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Manageable weight Some heavy-duty angle grinders can weigh as much as 16 pounds.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2026
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
Others — the dreamers and grinders, as Spencer Nusbaum described yesterday — have to take second jobs to make ends meet while toiling away in minor-league baseball.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Manageable weight Some heavy-duty angle grinders can weigh as much as 16 pounds.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grinders
Noun
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China has successfully tested a huge airborne electromagnetic detection system that could locate hidden nuclear submarines operating deep beneath the ocean surface.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
9 June 2026
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Everyone expected bombing, submarines, battleships, and all hell to break loose at any moment.—
Robert McGreevy,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
Noun
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The unsung heroes behind the state’s 28 ski areas are the patrollers.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Meteorologists were among the unsung heroes of this history changing moment.—
William Lambers,
Hartford Courant,
6 June 2026
Noun
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The company reported a loss of 51,000 residential video customers in the first quarter, which counts as a massive upgrade from the 167,000 subs that bolted in the year-ago period.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
10 June 2026
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As well as going out on Netflix, episodes are still on YouTube where the dedicated Masha channel has 55M subs.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
9 June 2026
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“Grinders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grinders. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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