grinders

plural of grinder
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 Season in Layers Adjacent to tasting and adjusting, seasoning in layers encourages cooks to keep those salt pigs and pepper grinders handy. Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 16 July 2026 Truly excellent drip coffee makers for the multiple mugs a day crowd from Technivorm, coffee grinders from Oxo, and travel cups from Zojirushi. Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 June 2026 Bungie also then nerfed Cradle progression so players felt the ladder had been pulled up from behind the early grinders. Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026 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. 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 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
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Noun
  • Building submarines is far harder than designing them While completing the basic design is an important milestone, Indefence Magazine notes that the real challenge lies in transforming the design into an operational submarine built largely in Peru.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 23 July 2026
  • Saab, whose products range from Gripen fighter jets and submarines to missiles and advanced electronics, has seen exponential order growth since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in early 2022.
    Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 17 July 2026
Noun
  • Wide Brim Hats Hats are the other heroes of eye protection—and can elevate your style at the same time.
    Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 22 July 2026
  • With it, fans of the franchise will finally get the chance to meet a whole host of new heroes, villains, monsters, and gods as Percy and his pals embark on their greatest — and most dangerous — adventure thus far.
    Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 21 July 2026
Noun
  • The three-course dinner, $39, subs in a Fritto Misto appetizer and a Mary’s Chicken entree selection.
    Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 9 July 2026
  • Belgian boss Rudi Garcia, perhaps looking to make a statement after FIFA’s handling of the Balogun red card incident, unleashed a pair of super subs in the form of Manchester City’s attacking midfielder Jérémy Doku and Napoli striker Romelu Lukaku.
    Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 6 July 2026

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“Grinders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grinders. Accessed 26 Jul. 2026.

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