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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With the Hai Kun nearing delivery, the modernization of the Chien Lung-class submarines nearing completion, and advanced torpedoes scheduled to arrive next year, Taiwan’s navy is steadily expanding its undersea warfare capabilities and strengthening its maritime deterrence posture.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
2 June 2026
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Russia’s Main Directorate of Deep Sea Research has developed specialist submarines for such surveillance missions, according to previous CNN reporting.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
Noun
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This new warfare has new heroes.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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They are considered heroes for interrupting the gunmen at the Islamic Center and are credited with likely saving the lives of schoolchildren and teachers.—
Roxana Popescu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
Noun
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Autonomous task forces of drones could be assigned to defend against specific threats — Russian subs sneaking into the Atlantic Ocean, say, or a possible amphibious landing on Taiwan.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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No vet days, no breather subs late in a game.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
27 May 2026
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“Grinders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grinders. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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